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Simplot is one of the three larger french fry manufacturers in the United States.
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April 18, 2008
Mr. Chips delisted from NZ stockmarket if takeover by Simplot succeeds
The NZX looks set to have another bite taken out of it as potato products maker Mr Chips faces the prospect of a takeover. Food manufacturer Simplot Australia intends to delist Mr Chips if its takeover offer is successful. Majority shareholder Sincla...From the archive
April 17, 2008
Mr Chips Holdings Expects Bid From Simplot Australia
Mr Chips, a New Zealand maker of french fries and processed vegetables, advised shareholders not to sell their shares because Simplot Australia Pty plans to make an offer for the company. The offer will be at a substantial premium to the last sale pri...From the archive
February 14, 2008
Simplot transfers Pasco processing plant to joint venture with Washington Potato Company
The J. R. Simplot Company is transferring its vegetable processing plant in Pasco, Wash., to a new manufacturing joint venture to be managed and co-owned by Washington Potato Company. Washington Potato Company (WPC) will run the plant and continue to p...From the archive
January 23, 2008
Australian water shortages lead to rise in potato imports
Vegetable processor Simplot Australia will import a third of its potatoes this year, more than it has ever had to before. Concerns over water shortages in Tasmania meant that not enough farmers were able to sign contracts to supply potatoes to Simplot...From the archive
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