News On French Fries and Potato Specialties

February 26, 2019

AFFI: Frozen Food Aisle making a strong comeback

A recent research report, the Power of Frozen by the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and Food Marketing Institute (FMI) examines drivers for growth in retail frozen foods.

February 22, 2019

Snow shuts down Simplot's Portage La Prairie potato processing plant

The build-up of snow and ice on the roof at Simplot's potato processing facility just west of Portage la Prairie in Manitoba, Canada has led to a shutdown.

February 22, 2019

Rapidly expanding Finger Food manufacturer Frostkrone acquires Rite Stuff Foods

European Frozen Finger Food manufacturer Frostkrone Group announced earlier this month it had completed the acquisition of the Idaho based company Rite Stuff Foods Inc., a manufacturer specialised in the production of potato snacks.

February 19, 2019

Belgapom brings James Bint and Belgian Fries to Mexico, a growing export market

As the export of frozen Belgian Fries to Mexico skyrockets, Belgapom took the ambassador of Belgian Fries - James Bint - on a recent economic mission to this growing export market

February 10, 2019

Is a second French Fry Plant coming to Caldwell, Idaho?

McCain Foods USA is looking to buy a property for a 100,000 square feet facility in Caldwell, Idaho, for what we assume would be production plant for frozen french fries.

February 04, 2019

McCain Foods introduces 'lighter' Home Chips version in the United Kingdom

Leading frozen potato brand McCain is set to launch Lighter Home Chips, a brand-new version of UK’s favourite chips for the past 20 years, McCain Home Chips.

February 04, 2019

Potato Processor Cavendish Farms imports millions of pounds of potatoes to P.E.I.

Prince Edward Island French Fry Manufacturer Cavendish Farms is importing a larger than usual amount of potatoes from other parts of Canada and the United States to make up for a local shortfall in supply.

January 31, 2019

Lamb Weston Meijer to build processing plant for dehydrated potato products

Lamb Weston / Meijer announced the investment in a new factory for its Ambient Potato Business, the production of dehydrated potato products.

January 31, 2019

McCain Foods USA to close Colton frozen vegetables plant

McCain Foods USA announced the closure of its production plant in Colton, California, laying off about 100 workers. The processing facility produces roasted, caramelized and sauteed frozen fruits and vegetables.

Potato Processor Lamb Weston Meijer reorganizes its office locations in the Netherlands

January 29, 2019

Potato Processor Lamb Weston Meijer reorganizes offices in the Netherlands

European potato processor Lamb Weston / Meijer (LW/M) is to establish its Corporate Center at a new office location in Breda, while its Operations & Services Center will be located at the company’s current office location in Kruiningen

January 24, 2019

Now Serving At A Taco Bell® Near You: Nacho Fries Are Officially Back

Taco Bell kicks off 2019 with the return of fan-favorite Nacho Fries and an all-new movie trailer that is out of this world

January 09, 2019

Key Technology Introduces Enhanced FMAlert for VERYX Digital Sorters

Key Technology, introduces their enhanced FMAlert™ software for VERYX® digital sorters. FMAlert captures and saves digital images of foreign material (FM) contaminants

January 04, 2019

Potato Processor Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2019 Results

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today its fiscal second quarter 2019 results and updated its full year outlook.

January 03, 2019

Albert Bartlett launches branded chilled Rooster Homestyle Chips, Fries at UK retailer Sainsbury

United Kingdom Supermarket Chain Sainsbury introduces 3 chilled potato products of Albert Bartlett: Rooster Homestyle Fries, Rooster Homestyle Chips and Parmentier Potatoes. Each pack serves two and simply needs to be heated in the oven before eating.

Biogas from potato waste cuts reduces greenhouse gas emissions Cavendish Farms french Fry plant

December 29, 2018

Biogas from potato waste cuts greenhouse gas emissions Cavendish Farms French Fry Plant

Potato Processor Cavendish Farms in New Annan, Prince Edward Island, turns potato material not suitable for french fries into biogas, reducing the plant's dependency on fuel oil by 30 per cent.

December 21, 2018

Lamb Weston acquires Australian Potato Processor Marvel Packers

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Marvel Packers Pty Ltd , a frozen potato processor in Australia. Marvel operates frozen potato processing and storage facilities (for frozen product) in Hallam, Victoria.

December 21, 2018

United Kingdom Potato Sales up to 2.2 million tonnes

Shoppers in the United Kingdom bought 1.4 per cent more fresh potatoes this year compared to last year and 3 per cent more than in 2015, new data shows.

Swiss Potato Processor Kadi AG gets a new majority shareholder as Paragon Partners sells its stake to Invision

December 19, 2018

Swiss Potato Processor Kadi AG under new ownership as Paragon Partners sells its share to Invision

Paragon Partners has agreed to sell its shares in potato processing company KADI AG located in Switzerland to Invision, thereby securing KADI’s long-term, independent perspective as leading supplier of premium potato products in Switzerland.