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Simplot is one of the three larger french fry manufacturers in the United States.
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February 29, 2012
Simplot, McCain adapt to cope with Manitoba potato shortage
SOME employees at the Simplot potato- processing plant in Portage la Prairie will see their hours cut in coming months due to a looming shortage of locally grown processing potatoes, industry officials say. Simplot spokesman David Cuoio said the Idaho...From the archive
February 28, 2012
American Frozen Food Institute Elects New Board Leadership
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) today announced the election of four officers and nine members to the AFFI Board of Directors. The elections took place on Feb. 20 at the AFFI Annual Meeting in San Diego held in conjunction with the 2012 AFFI...From the archive
February 15, 2012
The amazing tale of Idaho's J.R. Simplot
As with any megafortune, John Richard (J.R.) Simplot's wealth was built from a few simple but revolutionary ideas, much sweat, and a generous glossing of luck. The details of his experience, however, are singular in the extreme.From the archive
January 30, 2012
Potato shortage in Manitoba results in production cuts and potato imports from the US
A shortage of locally grown processing potatoes is threatening to make the Canadian province of Manitoba an importer of spuds for the first time in more than two decades and will lead to production cuts in at least one local processing plant.From the archive
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