Simplot is one of the three larger french fry manufacturers in the United States.
Subsidiaries
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.
Simplot postpones closure Nampa potato processing plant again
The Simplot potato processing plant in Nampa will again stay open longer than anticipated.
September 11, 2014
Simplot decommissions Aberdeen plant
The J.R. Simplot Co. is decommissioning its potato-processing plant in Aberdeen in Bingham County. Simplot says all processing work there ended over the Labor Day weekend.
August 25, 2014
Strike at Simplot Grand Forks over as deal is reached
Workers at the J.R. Simplot Co. potato processing plant in Grand Forks have reached a contract agreement with the company after being on strike for almost three weeks.
August 11, 2014
Simplot Aberdeen closure delayed once again
The J.R. Simplot plant in Aberdeen is still up and running, after it was scheduled to officially close its doors on July 31, but a delay in the start-up of the production in the new Caldwell plant has it rescheduled to close Sept. 2.