News On French Fries and Potato Specialties from the Americas

McCain Foods Recognizes Les Fermes FC Daigle As Champion Grower; a 42 year partnership

September 10, 2018

McCain Foods recognizes Les Fermes FC Daigle as Top Potato Grower for its Grand Falls Plant

Les Fermes FC Daigle Inc. of Drummond was named the 2017-2018 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Grand Falls, New Brunswick. The Daigle family has been contracting with McCain Foods for 42 years

Leavitt Farms recognized as top potato grower for McCain Foods Easton

September 03, 2018

Leavitt Farms recognized as Champion potato grower for McCain Foods Easton

The Top 10 Potato Growers for the McCain Foods Easton, Maine French Fry plant were recognized at the annual McCain Grower Barbecue at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center in Presque Isle last month

August 30, 2018

Prince Edward Island introduces 'Fries with the Works' to the world

Prince Edward Island has never kept its unique potato dish 'Fries With The Works' a closely guarded secret. But with the publication of a dedicated website and an online map, it is clear Islanders want to proudly invite EVERYONE to start enjoying.

McCain Foods Limited appoints new President of Canadian division

August 22, 2018

McCain Foods Limited appoints Danielle Barran as new President of Canadian division

McCain Foods announces the appointment of Danielle Barran to country president, McCain Foods (Canada).

August 21, 2018

Idaho Potato Commission website redesigned

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is thrilled to announce the launch of its redesigned website with more mobile-friendly formats, scroll features, modified layouts and a load-on-demand feature.

August 06, 2018

Potato Processing company J.R. Simplot acquires license for CRISPR-CAS9 gene editing technology

J.R. Simplot has acquired a license for CRISPR-Cas9 and related gene editing tools. This provides Simplot with another avenue to add desirable traits to fruits and vegetables, including potatoes.

July 30, 2018

Cavendish Farms closes Fresh Pack Facility on PEI: not enough potatoes on the island

Cavendish Farms announced today that they will close their fresh pack facility in O’Leary, Prince Edward Island due to the limited availability of potatoes on Prince Edward Island

July 25, 2018

Productos de papa prefritos y congelados podrán certificarse

A través de la Resolución 50/2018, la Secretaría de Alimentos y Bioeconomía del Ministerio de Agroindustria de Argentina, oficializó el protocolo de calidad para productos de papa prefritos y congelados.

July 19, 2018

Buscan mantener el factor crujiente de las papas fritas

La papa a la francesa perfecta es crujiente por afuera y esponjosa por dentro. Pero una papa que se entrega a domicilio con frecuencia es fría, blanda y mustia. Lamb Weston, el fabricante número uno de esos manjares de papa en Estados Unidos, quiere mejorar la comida rápida.

Por que las papas argentinas no pueden ser perfectas

July 18, 2018

Por qué las papas argentinas no pueden ser perfectas

La variedad Spunta no es la ideal para freír pero es la que mejor crece. Entonces, aunque se sigan todos los pasos de la triple cocción, el resultado nunca será del todo exitoso (La nota incluye, además, otros datos para los fans de las papas fritas).

July 01, 2018

McCain Foods USA subsidiary announces closure of Monroe, NC appetizer plant

Great American Snacks, Inc., a subsidiary of McCain Foods USA, Inc., announced today that it will close operations at its Monroe, North Carolina manufacturing plant due to the age of the building and challenging infrastructure.

June 27, 2018

Colombia: La papa creció en el segmento industrial

Cerca de 15% de la producción total va al sector de la papa procesada congelada.

June 26, 2018

Cold Chain Logistics provider NewCold builds fully automated frozen storage warehouse in Idaho

Dutch frozen storage specialist NewCold is investing $90 million to build a fully automated 140-foot-high, 25 million-cubic-foot frozen storage warehouse in Burley, Idaho.

June 19, 2018

USDA: 9 Percent More Potatoes in Stock than on June 1, 2017

In the United States, there was 9 percent more potatoes in stock on June 1 compared to last year

June 15, 2018

The secret behind our love for french fries

Research has shown that the reward center of the brain values foods high in both fat and carbohydrates - such as french fries - more than foods containing only fat or only carbs.

June 13, 2018

Mexico Puts Tariffs on US Frozen Potato Products in Response to Trump's Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

Effective immediately frozen potato products entering Mexico from the United States under Harmonized code 2004.1 will be assessed a 20% tariff.

June 05, 2018

McCain Introduces New Potato Triangle Patties, Tater Crisps and BBQ Wedges

May 06, 2018

Lamb Weston saves energy with installation efficient refrigeration equipment

Potato Processor Lamb Weston recently implemented new refrigeration equipment in its Hermiston plant, which company executives said will save 12 million kilowatt hours annually.