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Simplot is one of the three larger french fry manufacturers in the United States.
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May 27, 2008
Simplot family to keep firm unchanged
After the death of its founder, the J.R. Simplot Co. will continue as a family owned agricultural company with no anticipated changes, said Scott Simplot. "It would be a surprise to me if we change anything,"said Simplot, the company chairman...From the archive
May 26, 2008
J.R. Simplot, agribusiness giant, dies in Idaho
J.R. Simplot left home in 1923 at age 14 with four gold coins given to him by his mother. He ended his life as the spud king of America and one of the nation's richest men. The Idaho farmer, who dominated the state's business and political landscape ...From the archive
May 25, 2008
Profile of J.R. Simplot, inventor of the frozen french fry.
This profile of J.R. Simplot, inventor of the frozen french fry, was previously published in 1996. J.R Simplot died Sunday, May 25, 2008, at his home in Boise at the age of 99.From the archive
May 15, 2008
More shareholders agree to accept takeover offer Mr Chips by Simplot
The takeover of potato products maker Mr Chips is inching towards certainty after more institutional shareholders agreed to accept Simplot Australia's impending takeover offer. Agreements with Balle Bros and Jon Davison gives food manufacturer Simplo...From the archive
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