Simplot Canada (II) Limited

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Potato wedges
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.

The plant began operations in 2003, and is among the most efficient facilities of its kind in the world. It was built to accommodate future expansion that could double its initial capacity.

The Portage plant serves large quick-service-restaurant chains and other U.S. customers in the East, Southeast, and Midwest.
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J.R. Simplot

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The economic impact of the potato industry in Manitoba
December 01, 2014

The economic impact of the potato industry in Manitoba

The economic importance of the Manitoba Potato Industry comes to light in a study prepared by Informa Economics, The Economic Contributions of the Manitoba Potato Complex.
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Dan Sawatzky, Keystone Potato Producers Association
May 11, 2014

Manitoba potato growers still in talks with Simplot

Keystone Potato Producers Association based in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, has yet to complete negotiations with Simplot Canada II over a contract for 2014 production.
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McCain Foods: Manitoba highest-cost processing potato producer in North America
March 09, 2014

McCain Foods: Manitoba highest-cost processing potato producer in North America

Manitoba potato farmers could face steeper cuts in contracted potato production unless they can become more cost competitive with other areas of North America, a senior official with McCain Foods says.
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November 07, 2007

Canadian french fry manufacturers grapple with strong dollar

The continuing strength of the Canadian dollar is posing some problems for Portage La Prairie french fry manufacturers. For Simplot Canada Ltd.’s Portage plant, unit director Chris Tompkins said the high dollar is having an impact on his operation. “W...
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