News On French Fries and Potato Specialties from South America

Bolivia has inaugurated its first potato processing plant.
October 10, 2024

Bolivia Inaugurates First Potato Processing Plant

Under the leadership of the president, Bolivia inaugurated the countries first potato processing, collection, and storage plant near la Paz.
The United States based potato processor acquired the remaining 10% of its operations in Argentina, which until now were held by Alimentos Modernos S.A.
October 08, 2024

Lamb Weston acquired remaining shares in Lamb Weston Alimentos Modernos S.A. (Argentina)

Lamb Weston acquired the remaining shares (10%) of its operations in Argentina, Lamb Weston Alimentos Modernos S.A., which until now were held by Alimentos Modernos S.A.
The Intralox Series 1750 Flush Grid belt is designed to optimize potato washer outfeed systems, offering superior abrasion resistance and reliability for high-volume potato processing lines.
September 10, 2024

Bem Brazil Optimizes Potato Washer Outfeed Belt With Intralox S1750 Belting

Potato washing, rock removal, and debris removal is one of the most challenging applications for French fry manufacturers globally. This is certainly true for BEM Brazil’s Minas Gerais plant, where 110 tons of product go through the washer on a main line every hour.
A selection of the thousands of native potato varieties that grow in Peru
July 31, 2024

Perú: industrializar para agregar valor

Con apoyo gubernamental se busca generar alianzas entre los productores y empresas capaces de agregar valor a la cadena.
Luis Míquel - Gerente General del Consorcio de la papa
July 31, 2024

Chile: gran producción, poca industria

Aun no se logra aprovechar el potencial productivo y el país continua importando lo que podría producir localmente.
Lamb Weston actualmente ocupa decenas de cuadrillas de operarios de la construcción. (Cortesía: 0223)
May 13, 2024

Argentina: Lamb Weston retrasada con la apertura de su nueva planta industrial

Las trabas en las importaciones han dificultado el cumplimiento de los tiempos previstos para la inauguración. La nueva fecha tentativa sería en el 2025.
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Funcionarias apilan los productos para las cajas
November 08, 2023

Crac: la primer industria de papas pai del mundo es brasileña

En el Brasil de 1980 se construyo la primer fabrica de 'batata palha' del mundo, un producto que hoy es denominador común para el consumo de papa frita en Brasil.
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November 04, 2023

The steady expansion of Brazilian French fry manufacturer Bem Brasil

Since 2006, Brazilian Potato processor Bem Brasil has grown from a single line to four. Built in partnership with Idaho Steel and Kiremko, Bem Brasil's fourth processing line features a capacity of 30 tons of french fries per hour
La presencia de McCain en Colombia se consolida
October 19, 2023

La presencia de McCain en Colombia se consolida

McCain Foods llego a Colombia en el año 1996 con la compra de la fábrica de papas fritas Mekato, y cuatro años más tarde, en el año 2000, adquiere la planta de la empresa local Congelagro por USD 40 millones, haciéndose así de una moderna planta industrial capaz de suplir no solo al mercado local, sino también a los mercados regionales.
Nueva fábrica de Lamb Weston en Argentina
March 01, 2023

Lamb Weston Invierte USD 250 millones en una fábrica de papas fritas en Mar del Plata

Funcionarios K y de Juntos presentaron la construcción de la planta, que funcionará en julio del año que viene, en el parque industrial de la ciudad balnearia.
Lamb Weston Holdings Announces USD 240 Million Capital Investment in New French Fry Processing Line in Argentina.
September 12, 2022

Lamb Weston Holdings Announces USD 240 Million Capital Investment in New French Fry Processing Line in Argentina

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today an expansion of french fry processing capacity in Argentina with the planned construction of a new manufacturing facility in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires.
PEF Advantage for Potato Processor 'Frozen Express' in Colombia
January 30, 2022

PEF Advantage for Potato Processor 'Frozen Express' in Colombia

Frozen Express is one of the largest potato processors and manufacturers of Frozen French fries in Colombia. The family-owned company has been producing potato products for more than 25 years and is committed to Colombian farmers.
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McCain tiene como principal cliente a McDonald's y también es dueña de la marca de pizzas Sibarita.
August 31, 2021

Argentina: El negocio de las papas congeladas repunta tras la apertura de bares y restaurantes

A medida que la pandemia va permitiendo la apertura de los distintos sectores de la economía argentina, uno de los negocios con perspectivas de crecimiento en el corto plazo, es el de las papas congeladas. En este contexto, la canadiense McCain, espera crecer en volumen más del 35 porciento en el próximo año.
Una apuesta millonaria a las papas fritas congeladas para que vayan desde Mendoza a Brasil
July 13, 2021

Simplot: Una apuesta millonaria a las papas fritas congeladas para que vayan desde Mendoza a Brasil

Simplot comenzó a pensar en la Argentina en 2014 y recién en 2019 de la mano de Fabio Calcaterra y tras una inversión de USD 140 millones que involucró la compra de campos, se instaló en Mendoza.
Lamb Weston Announces Arrival of its French Fries brand in Mercosur
March 16, 2021

Lamb Weston Announces Arrival of its French Fries brand in Mercosur

Lamb Weston is pleased to announce the arrival of Lamb Weston branded french fries in Mercosur. This was made possible through a joint venture with Sociedad Comercial del Plata in Argentina, called Lamb Weston Alimentos Modernos S.A.(AMSA).
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January 10, 2021

Dênio de Oliveira appointed CEO of potato processor Bem Brasil Alimentos, succeeding founder João Emílio Rocheto

Brazilian potato processor Bem Brasil Alimentos starts 2021 with a new president: Dênio de Oliveira
Bem Brasil goes PEF
November 04, 2020

Bem Brasil goes PEF

Elea GmbH, the world leader in Pulsed Electric Field systems for food processing, has supplied a first PEF Advantage system for potato processing suitable for processing up to 30 t/h.
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August 12, 2020

Key Technology announces multimillion dollar purchase by Bem Brasil for their new 30 t/h frozen french fries production line

Key Technology announces they are contributing six VERYX® digital sorters, an ADR EXOS® automatic defect removal system, three Sliver Sizer Removers and 57 Iso-Flo® vibratory conveyors to Bem Brasil new processing line designed to produce 30 metric tons of frozen french fries per hour.

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