News On French Fries and Potato Specialties

September 20, 2019

Canadian Potato Crop Report September 11, 2019

The United Potato Growers of Canada (UPGC) has released its most recent Canadian Potato Crop Report.

September 14, 2019

Dutch Potato Processing company Aviko builds greenfield french fry factory in Belgium

Dutch-based company Aviko, one of Europe’s biggest producers of fresh, frozen, dried and specialty potato products, has announced a major investment in its production capacity in Poperinge, Belgium.

September 10, 2019

Tasmanian McCain potato growers gain price increase

A long-awaited price increase has come for the state's McCain potato growers. Grower Beau Gooch said the $33 per tonne increase would help put profitability back in the paddock.

Analyst Insight: No deal Brexit in the fresh chipping sector

September 09, 2019

Analyst Insight: No deal Brexit impact on the fresh chipping sector

The fresh chipping sector makes up about 12% of total potato production in Great Britain. The market follows season trends with demand driven by chip shop footfall throughout the year.

McCain Foods Recognizes Guest Farms Ltd. As Champion Grower

September 04, 2019

McCain Foods Recognizes Guest Farms Ltd. As Champion Potato Grower (Florenceville plant)

Guest Farms Ltd. of Holmesville was named the 2018-2019 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Florenceville-Bristol during the 46th Annual McCain Growers’ Banquet held August 22.

September 02, 2019

Potato Europe 2019, an international fair at the heart of the Belgian potato sector.

On 4 and 5 September the international potato fair PotatoEurope 2019 will take place in
Tournai. That the fair continues to grow is demonstrated by the fact that there are almost
20% more exhibitors from 17 different countries.

August 28, 2019

Tasmanian Potato Farmers accepted Simplot's latest price offer

More than 80 potato growers in Tasmania, Australia felt a sense of relief when receiving Simplot's second offer for their processing potatoes, says Nathan Richardson, chairperson of the Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association (TFGA) Vegetable Council.

August 27, 2019

McCain Foods to increase capacity of French Fry line in Florenceville, New Brunswick

McCain Foods Canada, a division of McCain Foods Limited, shared today the company’s plan to further invest CAD 12 Million dollars in its potato processing facility in the French fry capital of the world, Florenceville, New Brunswick.

August 16, 2019

Canadian Potato Crop Report August 15, 2019

The United Potato Growers of Canada have released an update on the condition of the Canadian Potato Crop, as per August 15, 2019

August 15, 2019

El secreto de la tortilla de patata ganadora

229 cocineros se animaron a participar en el certamen que organiza 'Contigo en la playa'

August 14, 2019

Filial de McCain en Argentina, afectada por las retenciones, apunta a Brasil

La compañía de origen canadiense, con el retorno de este impuesto, perdió alrededor de u$s 17 millones. En breve comenzará la construcción de la primera fábrica de la firma en territorio brasileño.

August 13, 2019

Waterleau announcing New Shareholder

Waterleau Group NV has successfully executed an important capital increase which secures the ambitious plans of the company for the future.

August 07, 2019

McCain Foods Subsidiary in Argentina, Affected by Retention Taxes, Looks to Brazil

Frozen French Fry manufacturer McCain Foods prioritises its Latin America investments in Brazil, sending waves of concern to its Argentinian subsidiary about its future.

July 31, 2019

Steaming (Blanching) and Cooling of Ready-To-Cook Potato Products

Processing Equipment Manufacturer FoodeQ has developed a system that first steams (blanches) the products very hygienically and then cools it.

July 30, 2019

Getting to the Root of Food Safety in the Potato Industry

Sensor-based sorter manufacturer TOMRA offers their insights on the impact of sorting technology on food safety in the Potato Processing Industry

July 23, 2019

Canadian Potato crop 2019: acreage and status mid July

Statistics Canada has published an estimate of the potato acreage for 2019. An update on the current condition of the crop was provided by United Potato Growers Canada.

July 19, 2019

McCain Foods to build a frozen French Fry factory in Araxá, Brazil

Following the McCain Foods investments in Brazilian companies Forno de Minas and Sérya Alimentos McCain now announces the construction of a frozen French Fry factory in Brazil.

July 16, 2019

Hello Hot2HomeTM Skin On Fries for extra taste and crunch!

Hot2Home, launched in the United Kingdom last year, keeps fries hot and crispy for an amazing 20 minutes! And starting in September, you can get Hot2Home Skin-On Fries!