J.R. Simplot

J.R. Simplot

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The J. R. Simplot Company is one of the largest privately held food and agribusiness companies in the United States.

Simplot's products include animal feed, feed ingredients, agricultural fertilizers, turf fertilizers, herbicides and combinations, spreaders, tees, greens, seeds, and grass.

The company offers food products, such as avocado, fruits, potatoes, vegetables, vegetable blends, French fries, and potato products
It's industrial products include sulfuric acids, phosphoric acids, anhydrous ammonia, nitric acid, and sulfate, as well as silica.

Founded in 1929, J.R. Simplot Company is headquartered in Boise, Idaho and has operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and China, marketing products to more than 40 countries worldwide.

Revenue of the J. R. Simplot Company is estimated at USD 6 Billion (2017).

Subsidiaries
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Aardevo B.V
Aardevo B.V. is a new joint venture company between KWS SAAT SE and the J.R. Simplot Company, to deliver top performing potato varieties through hybrid breeding.
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Simplot Argentina
Simplot Argentina is a pioneer company in the production of pre-fried potato. Their pillars are the fundamental bases for the optimal development and growth of the company.
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Simplot Australia
Simplot Australia is a leading Australian food manufacturer and the home of Australia's favourite food brands.
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Simplot Brazil
A lot has changed at Simplot over the years, but JR's fundamental vision remains: work hard, honestly, be a good partner, and, today more than ever, treat the land and its bounty as a precious resource.
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Simplot Canada (II) Limited
The J. R. Simplot Company potato processing plant in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, has an annual capacity of more than 300 million pounds (135 million kilos) of frozen french fries and formed potato products.
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Simplot China Ningxia Yujing Food Co. Ltd
Simplot China Ningxia Yujing Food Co. Ltd is a Chinese manufacturer of frozen french fries and potato specialties
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Simplot Food Group
Simplot is one of the three larger french fry manufacturers in the United States.
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Simplot Japan
Simplot Japan manufactures Simplot products as a wholly owned subsidiary of JR SIMPLOT in the United States. Their representative potato products are world-famous.
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Simplot Korea
Simplot Korea is a Korean manufacturer of frozen french fries and potato specialties who relies on stable supply and consistent quality, starting with potato raw material management through constant efforts and growth for 80 years.
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Simplot Mexico
Simplot Mexico is a leading company in the distribution of frozen foods for Mexico and Central America, offering 5 main categories such as frozen potatoes, vegetables, fruits, avocado pulp, and American snacks.
Simplot Simply Gold

Simplot Simply Gold
Simplot Simply Gold is a brand of J.R. Simplot company which offers french fries.
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White Russet™ potatoes
The White Russet™ potato is a better potato with reduced bruising and fewer black spots than typical Russets.
  • Innate Potatoes
  • Simplot Skincredibles
  • Simplot Sweets
  • Simplot Tater Pals
  • Simplot Thunder Crunch
  • Simplot Traditional
  • Simplot Bent Arm Ale
  • Simplot Classic Fries
  • Simplot Conquest
  • Simplot Conquest Delivery+
  • Simplot Farmhouse Originals
  • Simplot Freezerfrige
  • Simplot Infinity
  • Simplot Megacrunch
  • Simplot Old Fashioned Way
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The Sainsbury Laboratory received approval for a four-year trial of genetically modified (GM) potatoes
May 11, 2017

The Sainsbury Laboratory received approval for a four-year trial of genetically modified (GM) potatoes

In the United Kingdom, farming minster George Eustice (DEFRA) has approved a four-year trial of genetically modified (GM) potatoes at The Sainsbury Laboratory in Norwich.
United Kingdom
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After decades of absence, genetically engineered potatoes will return to Canada
March 23, 2017

After 15+ years of absence, genetically engineered potatoes will return to Canada

Since Monsanto took their genetically modified Newleaf /Naturemark potatoes of the market in 2001, no GM potatoes have been grown commercially in Canada. But Simplot's Innate potatoes are going to change that in 2017.
Canada
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US government approved 3 more Simplot GMO potato types for cultivation and sale
March 20, 2017

US government approved 3 more Simplot GMO potato types for cultivation and sale

The US federal government has given the final OK to three more types of potatoes genetically engineered by Boise’s J.R. Simplot Co. to resist Phytophthora - the pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine.
United States
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J.R. Simplot to court to seek control of troubled affiliates
December 12, 2016

J.R. Simplot turns to court to seek control of troubled affiliates

Agribusiness giant J. R. Simplot is seeking receivership over two of its vegetable suppliers, claiming mismanagement of the $400-million-grossing companies threatens 2,000 jobs and could end in bankruptcy without court intervention.
United States
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