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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News for this Company

Potato Processing company J.R. Simplot acquires license for CRISPR-CAS9 gene editing technology
August 06, 2018

Potato Processing company J.R. Simplot acquires license for CRISPR-CAS9 gene editing technology

J.R. Simplot has acquired a license for CRISPR-Cas9 and related gene editing tools. This provides Simplot with another avenue to add desirable traits to fruits and vegetables, including potatoes.
United States
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ARS scientists streamline process to introduce multiple genes - as is required to make potatoes resistant to late blight
August 06, 2018

ARS scientists streamline process to introduce multiple genes - as is required to make potatoes resistant to late blight

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Albany, California, have found a way to streamline the process that scientists use to insert multiple genes into a crop plant. Simplot is planning to use it to introduce multiple genes into potatoes to make them resistant to late blight
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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
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Hapka Farm receives prestigious National Potato Council Award
February 15, 2018

Hapka Farm receives prestigious National Potato Council Award

The National Potato Council, at their 2018 annual meeting, held January 12 in Orlando, Florida, presented the 2017 Environmental Stewardship Award to HFC, INC of Halma, Minnesota.
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