News On French Fries and Potato Specialties

tna’s new energy-efficient freezer fan design reduces energy consumption for a more sustainable french fry production

August 31, 2017

Energy-efficient freezer tna reduces energy consumption production frozen french fries

Processing and Packaging Equipment manufacturer tna has introduced a new energy-efficient fan design for its Ferguson ener-freeze® FFV 3 to reduce energy consumption by more than 30%

United States potatoes and potato product export reaches new records

August 31, 2017

United States Export of Potatoes and Potato Products Sets New Records

Exports of all United States potatoes and potato products reached a record $1,758,130,172 for the July 2016 – June 2017 marketing year. U.S. exports also achieved a record volume level of 1,712,364 metric tons (MT).

August 31, 2017

Mydibel Groep versterkt management met Marc Van Herreweghe

Mydibel versterkt management ter ondersteuning nationale én internationale groeiambities:
Marc Van Herreweghe wordt CEO van de Mydibel Groep.

August 30, 2017

El mercado mundial de procesamiento de papas alcanzará los 30 mil millones de dólares en 2022

Se prevé que el mercado de procesamiento de papas crecerá a una tasa anual compuesta de crecimiento del 5,3% a partir de 2017, para alcanzar un valor proyectado de 30,85 millones de dólares estadounidenses para 2022.

August 24, 2017

French Fry manufacturer in China receives Heat and Control fryer with integrated batter coating and de-oiling system

Equipment manufacturer Heat and Control has delivered a high performance fryer for battered french fries to a large potato processor in China

August 21, 2017

Ennio Pizzoli, passed away at the age of 90.

Ennio Pizzoli, founder of the leading Italian potato company named after him, has passed away at the age of 90.

August 15, 2017

Indian FMCG conglomerate ITC Limited plans launch of (frozen) potato products

As Indian FMCG powerhouse ITC rolls out frozen prawns in select cities in the country, the company has lined up a few more product offerings - including frozen (?) processed potatoes.

August 11, 2017

Inventan en Chile una alternativa saludable de las papas fritas

Una investigadora de la Universidad de Santiago de Chile dio a conocer un producto alimentario similar a las papas fritas. Creado con papas y subproductos del pulido de arroz, el producto absorve hasta tres veces menos la cantidad de aceite en la fritura.

August 10, 2017

McDonald's plans to add 2000 Restaurants in China in the next 5 years

Earlier this week McDonald’s announced the successful completion of a strategic partnership with CITIC and The Carlyle Group. The partnership will operate and manage McDonald’s businesses in mainland China and Hong Kong and ramp up growth and innovation using the combined expertise.

August 10, 2017

Potato Corner CEO shares secrets to food cart success

Potato Corner CEO Joe Magsaysay shares the secret behind the french fries brand that he built into a global franchise business with annual sales of P1 billion (almost 20 million USD).

August 08, 2017

Finding opportunities to save energy in potato processing: McCain Foods Timaru

Management at one of McCain Foods’ processing plants in Timaru, New Zealand, has found over 100 opportunities for improvement in its logistics following a two day “energy blitz” from employees.

August 06, 2017

Nigeria: Plateau, BlackPace sign $65m MoU to increase potato production

BlackPace Africa, an Africa-focused investment management and advisory firm, and the Plateau State government have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) towards a joint development arrangement to upscale potato production in the state and set up a potato processing facility in Jos, the state capital.

August 02, 2017

Research: Less food waste when using frozen produce

Consumers create less waste from frozen vegetables, potato products and berry fruit than from fresh, or alternatives in cans or jars.

August 02, 2017

McCain Foods appoints Max Koeune as President and CEO as Dirk Van de Put leaves for Mondelēz International

McCain Foods Limited’s Board of Directors has appointed Max Koeune to the role of President and CEO effective November 1st, 2017. He will succeed Dirk Van de Put who is leaving after seven years to become CEO of Mondelēz International.

July 26, 2017

Potato Processor Lamb Weston Reports FQ4 and Full Year 2017 Results

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LW) has announced its fourth quarter and full year 2017 results, and provided its outlook for fiscal year 2018.

July 26, 2017

Lamb Weston Announces changes of its Board of Directors

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today the appointments of Andre J. Hawaux, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc., and Hala G. Moddelmog, President and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber, to its Board of Directors, effective July 19, 2017.

July 25, 2017

Nominations now open for British Potato Industry awards

Nominations for the coveted ‘British Potato Industry Award’ and ‘AHDB Above and Beyond Award’ are now open.

July 24, 2017

Cavendish Farms invests in more efficient centralized potato storage on Prince Edward Island

Canadian Potato Processing company Cavendish Farms is investing in major potato storage upgrades at its New Annan French Fry plant, Prince Edward Island.