News On French Fries and Potato Specialties

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.

Nepal's Potato Industry Seeks Innovation and Growth Amid Challenges

July 30, 2024

The Potato Industry of Nepal Seeks Innovation and Growth Amid Challenges

Despite challenges, the potato Industry in Nepal is undergoing significant developments. Among them: the opening of the first large scale French fry production facility in the country.

Pizzoli's Commitment to Sustainability: From Field to Packaging

July 26, 2024

Italian Potato Processor and Packer Pizzoli is Committed to Sustainability: CSR report From Field to Packaging

Sustainability has always been a key value in our business model, and we make every effort to limit our impact on the ecosystem and on natural resources. This commitment can be seen at every stage of our production chain, from the field to production and packaging.

The Nacho Fries Lover’s Pass makes a comeback, unlocking 30 days of a regular order of Nacho Fries for just USD 10 exclusively through the Taco Bell app.

July 07, 2024

Nacho Fries season continues! Taco Bell® brings back Nacho Fries lover's pass and debuts Jalapeño Ranch Nacho Fries

Forget National Fry 'Day' – Taco Bell is celebrating Nacho Fries all month long by giving fans the chance to unlock 30 days of Nacho Fries in addition to an entirely new flavor!

July 07, 2024

How to Cook Frozen French Fries: Expert Advice

Everyone in your kitchen knows how to cook frozen french fries, right? With the extraordinary turnover in kitchen staff driven by the pandemic, fry-cooking competency isn’t a given any more. Simplot shared this extensive advice and a lot of tips!

July 01, 2024

Cultivating Resilience: McCain Foods Expands Network of Innovation Hub Farms in North America

McCain Foods is embarking on an expansion of its network of Innovation Hub farms across North America.

Lamb Weston Issues FY23 Global Sustainability Report

June 30, 2024

Potato processor Lamb Weston publishes 2023 Global Sustainability Report

With a focus on making fries and making strides, Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. issued its fifth annual Global Sustainability Report, providing updates on the company’s performance against key sustainability and people initiatives during its fiscal year 2023.

Farmers and stakeholders at Iscon Balaji Foods' Himmatnagar plant, the largest French Fries processing plant in India, participating in a training session as part of the Iscon Balaji Gyan Yatra.

June 27, 2024

Iscon Balaji Foods holds exhaustive Iscon Balaji Gyan Yatra for farmers

In a first of its kind initiative by any food processor on the Indian subcontinent, the biggest potato processor from the country, Iscon Balaji Foods, has organised a month-long exhaustive farmers’ training programme to share the best agricultural practices for sustainability in the value chain.

McCain Foods launches two new and exciting flavours of McCain Medleys (Courtesy: CNW Group/McCain Foods Canada)

June 25, 2024

McCain Foods offers more ways for Canadians to enjoy their veggies, with new McCain Medleys

McCain Foods Canada has expanded their category offerings by launching two new flavours of McCain Medleys.

June 23, 2024

Hungritos wraps up first half of busy 2024 trade show schedule with SFB Food & Hotel Seoul

Indian-origin premium frozen food brand Hungritos wrapped up the first half of the current calendar with a hugely successful SFH Food and Hotel Seoul 2024, in June.

Peter Dawe, Chief Growth & Strategy Officer of McCain Foods, delivering his address at the Digital Innovation Summit.

June 11, 2024

UNB’s McKenna Institute announces investment in digital agriculture led by potato processor McCain Foods

The McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) announced a CAD 3.75 million (USD 2.7 million) investment from a partnership led by potato processor McCain Foods that will revolutionize digital agriculture, progress regenerative farming practices and minimize the impact of climate change on farmland.

Gdansk, Poland is the location where World Potato Congress 2026 will be held

June 05, 2024

World Potato Congress announces Host Countries for the 2026 and 2028 Events

As the world shares its stories of celebration around the first International Day of Potato, and as WPC sets their sights on the 12th World Potato Congress to be held in Adelaide, Australia, the World Potato Congress has announced the locations of the 13th and 14th World Potato Congress events.

Hungritos (Iscon Balaji Foods) at THAIfex

June 04, 2024

Hungritos' successful stints at Thaifex Anuga Asia and The Saudi Food Show

Hungritos, the premium frozen food brand from India has had a successful run at the recently concluded Thaifex Anuga Asia 2024, and The Saudi Food Show 2024.

John Sedgwick, new Board Chair of the UK Potato Processors’ Association (PPA).

May 23, 2024

Leadership change at the UK Potato Processors Association: John Sedgwick takes helm as Chair

John Sedgwick, the UK Potato Supply Manager at Lamb Weston, has been officially named the new Board Chair of the UK Potato Processors’ Association (PPA).

Leith Forrest, Congress MC at World Potato Congress 2024

May 21, 2024

World Potato Congress Announces Dr. Anika Molesworth as WPC24 Ambassador and Leith Forrest as Congress MC

World Potato Congress has announced the appointment of Dr. Anika Molesworth as a Congress Ambassador and Leith Forrest as the Congress MC of the World Potato Congress to be held in Adelaide from June 23rd to 26th, 2024.

May 21, 2024

From Vision to Reality: Aljouf’s French Fries Factory Officially was opened

Abdulmohsin Aljarallah, General Manager of Al-Jouf, announced the official opening of the company's French Fries Factory. This achievement marks the culmination of an ambitious idea that has evolved from concept to execution to full-scale production.