Simplot Food Group

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Company Description

Simplot is one of the three larger french fry manufacturers in the United States.

A subsidiary of:

J.R. Simplot

Subsidiaries and Factory Locations

Simplot - Caldwell

Building on the philosophy of innovation and continuous improvement, Simplot's state-of-the-art factory in Caldwell, Idaho, spans over 425,000 square feet and sets exciting new standards for the industry.

Simplot - Grand Forks

Simplot's Grand Forks operation turns out traditional cuts of french fries, including shoestrings, thincuts, and regulars, as well as tater gems and hashbrowns.

Simplot - Moses Lake

Simplot's Moses Lake plant in Washington processes a variety of products, including tater gems, hashbrowns, dehydrated potato granules, as well as shoestring, thincut, and regular french fries.

Simplot - Othello

Simplot's potato processing plant in Othello, Washington, produces a full line of traditional french fries, including shoestrings, thincuts, regulars, and wedges, as well as tater gems and hashbrown patties.

Product Types offered by this company

Brands

Simplot Conquest® Delivery+™ Fries

News for this Company

January 16, 2012

Potatoes: The misunderstood vegetable

An image problem continues to trouble all sectors of the spud industry, according to the Alliance for Potato Research and Education

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December 21, 2011

New Simplot plant in Idaho could cut pollutants

The new JR Simplot potato processing plant in Caldwell could emit less pollution than the facility it will replace, according to an air quality permit application.

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November 09, 2011

Simplot plans New Potato Processing plant in Idaho, closing 3 existing plants

The J. R. Simplot Company is planning to build a state-of-the-art potato processing plant in Caldwell, Idaho, with site preparation anticipated to begin next May and start-up expected by spring of 2014.

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September 03, 2011

Manitoba Potato producers face challenges

Manitoba potato growers have had a tough go this season, but are pulling through. The threat of late blight and irrigation issues have taken their toll on potato growers, but the direct delivery season is getting underway. Some farmers were forced to...

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