News On French Fries and Potato Specialties

Rosenqvists and Ferskvarehuset signs contract for production of french fries

October 19, 2019

Rosenqvists and Ferskvarehuset sign contract for production of french fries

Gardemoen, Norway: A new state-of-the-art processing line for classic and coated French
Fries, with inauguration in mid-2020, is planned by Ferskvarehuset AS in Norway. Design
and equipment will be sourced from Rosenqvists Food Technologies.

October 17, 2019

Potato Processor Lamb Weston forms Joint Venture in Argentina

Lamb Weston has formed a joint venture with Sociedad Comercial del Plata in Argentina, to serve the nearly 2-billion-pound South American market. Each partner will own 50% of the joint venture, Lamb Weston Alimentos Modernos S.A..

October 17, 2019

McCain Foods USA Celebrates Groundbreaking of Major Expansion in Othello, Washington

McCain Foods USA, a leading supplier of frozen potato and snack food products across the country, celebrated the official start of construction of a 170,000-square-foot expansion at its Othello, Washington potato processing facility.

S-MASHING Iceland is selling McCain Unicorn-shaped potatoes for £1 and they're perfect for kids

October 15, 2019

British supermarket chain Iceland is selling McCain Unicorn-shaped potatoes for £1: perfect for kids

PARENTS who struggle to get little ones to eat any veg might want to head down to Iceland as it's going to be selling UNICORN-shaped potato pieces. The crispy treats have been created by McCain and will be sold exclusively in store and online at Iceland.

October 05, 2019

New french fry production line of Farm Frites in Egypt officially opened

In Egypt, the ministers of investment and trade last month opened the new production line of the Dutch Farm Frites company in the 10th of Ramadan City in Sharqia governorate.

Frozen Potato Processing Plant of Cavendish Farms in Alberta oficially open

October 03, 2019

Frozen Potato Processing Plant of Cavendish Farms in Alberta officially open

Cavendish Farms’ newest plant is officially open for business. The announcement was made at a ceremony held today at the new Lethbridge frozen potato processing facility.

Spudulike store re-opens nine weeks after closure in rescue deal by potato saviour

October 03, 2019

Spudulike store re-opens nine weeks after closure in rescue deal by potato company Albert Bartlett

Spud lovers are being given back a store in Norfolk after closing in August - after the business was rescued by potato giant firm Albert Bartlett.

October 02, 2019

Agrarfrost presents Crunchy Riffled Frites and 3D Potato Minions at Anuga 2019

German potato company Agrarfrost will present its new Crunchy Riffled Frites and its highly successful Minions 3D potato figures at an International audience at world's largest food trade show, the Anuga in Koln, Germany, held next week.

October 02, 2019

El snack que invade las calles del Centro de Lima y reivindica la papa nativa

Papas Queen’s es el nombre del negocio que, en solo unos meses, ha ganado cientos de fanáticos. El local no tiene mesas: todo es para llevar.

Artist impression of new production site for Mydibel (Chilled French Fries)

October 01, 2019

New production site for Mydibel for the production of chilled french fries

The Service Public de Wallonie has granted a building permit for 'Mydibel Fresh', a new plant in Mouscron for the production of chilled french fries. The construction of Mydibel Fresh is part of the company’s strategy of sustainable development.

October 01, 2019

Potato Processor Lutosa debuts new Product Lineup ahead of Anuga

With Anuga 2019 coming up, Lutosa has revealed a whole new lineup of products which will be on display during the event. First off, the company has unveiled the Lutosa Dipsters, which are French fries made from carefully selected potatoes.

September 28, 2019

US-Japan trade deal a positive for potato industry, even without inclusion of fresh

Farmers, ranchers and many others involved in U.S. agriculture are welcoming an announcement of a mini-trade deal between the United States and Japan, a long-time, steady customer of U.S. ag products.

September 23, 2019

McCain Foods joins OP2B, an initiative to enhance biodiversity in agricultural supply chains

McCain Foods joins the 'One Planet Business for Biodiversity' (OP2B) coalition as a founding member. This initiative to protect and restore biodiversity in agricultural supply chains was launched today at the United Nations Climate Action Summit

September 20, 2019

Canadian Potato Crop Report September 11, 2019

The United Potato Growers of Canada (UPGC) has released its most recent Canadian Potato Crop Report.

September 14, 2019

Dutch Potato Processing company Aviko builds greenfield french fry factory in Belgium

Dutch-based company Aviko, one of Europe’s biggest producers of fresh, frozen, dried and specialty potato products, has announced a major investment in its production capacity in Poperinge, Belgium.

September 10, 2019

Tasmanian McCain potato growers gain price increase

A long-awaited price increase has come for the state's McCain potato growers. Grower Beau Gooch said the $33 per tonne increase would help put profitability back in the paddock.

Analyst Insight: No deal Brexit in the fresh chipping sector

September 09, 2019

Analyst Insight: No deal Brexit impact on the fresh chipping sector

The fresh chipping sector makes up about 12% of total potato production in Great Britain. The market follows season trends with demand driven by chip shop footfall throughout the year.

McCain Foods Recognizes Guest Farms Ltd. As Champion Grower

September 04, 2019

McCain Foods Recognizes Guest Farms Ltd. As Champion Potato Grower (Florenceville plant)

Guest Farms Ltd. of Holmesville was named the 2018-2019 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Florenceville-Bristol during the 46th Annual McCain Growers’ Banquet held August 22.