News On French Fries and Potato Specialties

February 03, 2020

Los 30 años de Mcdonald's en Rusia: aquel primer bocado de capitalismo en la URSS

30 años después, frente al ruido de la globalización, muchos moscovitas han de recordar estos días aquella tarde remota en la que la Perestroika los llevó a conocer el Big Mac.

January 24, 2020

Taco Bell® Unveils New Innovation In Nacho Fries Epic Return: Buffalo Chicken

To kick off 2020, Taco Bell confirmed the critically-acclaimed Nacho Fries were set to return to menus for the fifth time. Nacho Fries have been a fan-favorite at Taco Bell since their initial debut in January 2018.

January 21, 2020

Idaho Potato Conference to include technology training

Understanding soil health is a central theme of the 52nd annual Idaho Potato Conference and Trade Show, scheduled for Jan. 22-23 at Idaho State University’s Pond Student Union Building.

January 15, 2020

Dutch Potato Processor Aviko acquires Chinese French Fries Producer Hongyuan Louis

Aviko, one of Europe’s largest producers of fresh, frozen, dried and specialty potato products has reached an agreement with Hongyuan Agriculture to acquire 90% of its shares in Hongyuan Louis

January 08, 2020

Lamb Weston launches 'The DUKES', a Proper British Chip that is a cut above the average!

It’s the moment the entire country has been waiting for – discerning citizens rise up and prepare to rejoice in this great British occasion as Lamb Weston launches ‘The DUKES’,elegantly exciting, perfect pub chips.

January 07, 2020

McCain Foods Announces 2018 Top Potato Growers at Annual Manitoba Awards Banquet

Annual event caps off 40th Anniversary celebrations in 2019 highlighted by CAD 75 Million in investments at facilities in Portage la Prairie and Carberry.

January 06, 2020

Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2020 Results

Last week Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) published its fiscal Second Quarter 2020 results. Highlights: Net sales increased 12% to $1,019 million, Income from operations increased 11% to $194 million, Net income increased 18% to $140 million...

December 20, 2019

25th Anniversary of Farm Frites Poland

The 25th anniversary of the establishment of the company was a great opportunity for celebration. On October 30, a jubilee gala took place in Gdańsk with the participation of the company's employees and a wide range of business partners.

December 10, 2019

Maine potatoes expected to be in 'strong demand' after disappointing harvest elsewhere

Don Flannery, executive director of the Maine Potato Board, said that poor harvests elsewhere in North America would create a 'strong demand' for Maine-grown potatoes.

December 10, 2019

Chris Deen new CEO at potato processor Aviko

Royal Cosun will appoint Chris Deen (52) as CEO of the Aviko Group with effect from January 15th, 2020. Chris will succeed Ton Christiaanse who holds this position on an interim basis.

December 03, 2019

Simplot strengthens agricultural retail presence with acquisition of Pinnacle Agriculture

The combined complementary footprint of Simplot Grower Solutions and Pinnacle stores will grow to more than 200 locations across North America.

December 03, 2019

Albert Bartlett Buys 40% Stake in Frozen Food Brand Kiddyum

Manchester-based frozen food brand for children Kiddyum has sold a 40% stake to Albert Bartlett, a grower and packer of potatoes reports BusinessLive.

December 02, 2019

Extreme weather hits potato processors in the UK for the second year in a row

Potato processors in the United Kingdom and their growers express again extreme concern about the potato supply, due to wet weather and potato varieties grown for processing in particular affected.

November 25, 2019

McCain Foods (GB) proposes to cut 230 jobs in the United Kingdom at its PAS Grantham plant

McCain Foods (GB) Ltd announced today it is proposing, subject to consultation, to reduce the employee numbers at its subsidiary PAS Grantham in the United Kingdom. It says the proposal puts 230 McCain employees at risk of redundancy.

November 23, 2019

New Lamb Weston / Meijer headquarters in Breda almost ready

Early this year potato processor Lamb Weston / Meijer announced it would move its corporate headquarters to a new office location in Breda, The Netherlands. Now it is only weeks before this new Corporate Center will be ready.

New potato product in foodservice: Lamb Weston Waffled Hash Browns

November 23, 2019

Lamb Weston offers new potato product in foodservice: Waffled Hash Browns

Lamb Weston is introducing Waffled Hash Browns to foodservice operators. This new potato product is made with real Idaho shredded potatoes and can be baked or fried

November 14, 2019

Apply for 2020 'Next Generation' training for potato professionals at BP2019

BP2019 marks the start of the sign up for the next batch of up-and-coming potato professionals to take part in the 2020 Next Generation training programme.

November 13, 2019

Elea cuts record length potato strip during PEF Advantage Days Demo

To demonstrate the capabilities of Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) systems in french fry production, Elea cut and fried a record length potato strip in a demo during its recent Elea PEF Advantage Days at their headquarters in Quakenbrueck, Germany.