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Bill Whitacre, CEO of the J.R. Simplot Company announces retirement
April 07, 2018

Bill Whitacre, CEO of the J.R. Simplot Company announces retirement

Bill Whitacre, CEO of the J.R. Simplot Company since 2009, has announced he will retire per August 31, 2018
Global demand for potatoes is up, but US market share is down
April 04, 2018

Global demand for potatoes is up, but US market share is down

Worldwide consumption of potatoes is increasing, according to Blair Richardson, chief executive officer of Potatoes USA during a recent meeting of Wisconsin potato growers
Adam Klasa New President and CEO of Farm Frites Poland
April 03, 2018

Adam Klasa New President and CEO of Farm Frites Poland

Earlier this year, there was a change in the position of the President and CEO of Farm Frites Poland SA. Ernst Christoph Lehmann-Bärenklau was replaced by Adam Klasa.
Farm Frites' potato processing investment plans in Kazakhstan are taking shape
April 03, 2018

Farm Frites' investment plans for a potato processing plant in Kazakhstan are taking shape

More details on the investment plans of Dutch French fry manufacturer Farm Frites in Kazakhstan have been published on the official website of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan following additional meetings on the topic.
Idaho Potato Commission joins in on the April Fools Fun with a new French Fry truck
April 03, 2018

Idaho Potato Commission joins in on the April Fools Fun with a new French Fry truck

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) said goodbye to their famous titanic tuber and hello to the newly unveiled, 40-foot long Big Idaho French Fry Truck.
Key Technology adds Sort-to-Grade for potato strips to Veryx Sorters
March 28, 2018

Key Technology adds Sort-to-Grade for Potato Strips to its Veryx Sorters

Key Technology introduces VERYX® digital sorters equipped with their patented Sort-to-Grade™ software for both wet and frozen potato strips.
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West Australian Potato Industry supported by State government
March 26, 2018

West Australian Potato Industry supported by State Government

West Australia’s struggling potato industry is poised for recovery after the State Government chipped in nearly $750,000 (USD 580,000) towards expanding processing and exports.
Ireland selected to host World Potato Congress in 2021
March 22, 2018

Ireland selected to host World Potato Congress in 2021

The Irish Potato Federation – with the support of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Bord Bia, Failte Ireland and Teagasc – has won its bid to host the World Potato Congress (WPC) in 2021 in Dublin.
Lamb Weston's Seashore™ French Fry Flavor now available in a great tasting Potato Puff
March 18, 2018

Lamb Weston's Seashore™ French Fry Flavor now available in a great tasting Potato Puff

On April 2, Lamb Weston will introduce the Seashore Puff™, a Potato Puff with the same distinct flavor (Sea-salt, Black Pepper and Garlic) as Lamb Weston's Seashore™ Fries, that have been growing in popularity in the fry category.
Record Investments in the Belgian Potato Processing Sector continued in 2017
March 16, 2018

Record Investments in the Belgian Potato Processing Sector continued in 2017

The record year of 2016 for the Belgian potato processing industry continued into 2017, according to Belgapom, the Belgian potato trade and processing industry association.
7-Eleven adds Potato Tots to its Snacks - TOPPED Potato Tots
March 15, 2018

7-Eleven adds Potato Tots to its Hot Snacks - Topped Potato Tots

Convenience Store Chain 7-Eleven adds potato tots to its hot snacks. The new 7‑Eleven Tots can be customized with toppings from 7‑ Eleven’s condiment and toppings bar - previously used to top nachos and Big Bite® hot dogs
Nacho Fries bestselling product launch in Taco Bell History
March 15, 2018

Nacho Fries Best-selling Product Launch in Taco Bell History

Last Tuesday, Taco Bell said its limited-time Nacho Fries have been crowned the company’s most successful new menu item ever.
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MacFry Academy opens its doors to UK Potato Growers
March 12, 2018

MacFry Academy opens its doors to UK Potato Growers

The potato growers supplying McDonald’s in the United Kingdom can get a free agronomy skills training to improve crop performance and quality with the launch of the MacFry Potato Academy.
Japan’s chicken nugget French fry instant ramen to satisfy all cravings
March 11, 2018

Will Japan’s Chicken Nugget French Fry Instant Ramen Satisfy All Cravings?

Japan's Cup Noodle maker Nissin continues to push the instant ramen envelope in delicious new ways. And now they have waded into PotatoPro territory.
Quick repeat business for Pulsemaster PEF system with major potato processor
March 10, 2018

Quick repeat business for Pulsemaster PEF system with major potato processor

Pulsemaster, a global leader in Pulsed Electric Field systems for potato processing, supplied a PEF system to a major French Fry manufacturer four months ago. Now, Pulsemaster has received another order from the same company to supply a 100kW PEF system for a new processing line.
Agristo starts construction of second french fry line in Wielsbeke within months
March 06, 2018

Agristo starts construction of second french fry line in Wielsbeke within months

An investment of ‎€ 200 million (USD 250 million) in a brand new French Fry plant in Wielsbeke, Belgium. That's what Hannelore Raes and Filip Wallays expect it will take to push their family company Agristo into the top five french fry manufacturers worldwide.
Idaho Potato Crop of 2017 valued at $1.2 billion, a 22.7% increase!
March 06, 2018

USDA estimates the 2017 Idaho Potato Crop Value at $1.2 billion, up 22.7 percent

The USDA reported the preliminary estimated value for the Idaho® Potato crop of 2017 at USD 1.2 billion, a 22.7% leap from the previous year.
Dutch French Fries a hit in South Korea
March 03, 2018

Dutch French Fries gaining ground in South Korea

Dutch potato processing companies are increasing their market share in the South Korean Frozen French Fry market.

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