Potato News from Oregon

Resolution to recognize potato as official Oregon vegetable packs a peel
March 29, 2023

Oregon Senate Recognizes Potato as Official State Vegetable in 'Spudtacular' Display

On Wednesday last week, the Oregon Senate adopted a resolution declaring an official state vegetable and yes, you guessed it, it is the Potato!
Re-branded Rosti Stuft Spuds Showcased at Fancy Food Show
June 12, 2022

Re-branded Rosti Stuft Spuds Showcased at Fancy Food Show

Crispy Filled, Inc. is pleased to announce the re-branding of its Rösti brand of crispy filled potato products, under the new brand name, Rösti Stuft Spuds™.
Employees laid off after fire guts Oregon potato chip plant
March 17, 2022

All employees laid off after fire guts Oregon potato chip plant

Two weeks after a fire severely damaged a plant that produced chips and salty snacks in northeast Oregon the company says it will lay off all of the site’s employees.
Ore-Ida golden fries and mini tater tots in stand-up pouches
March 16, 2022

Simplot becomes exclusive manufacturer of Ore-Ida potato products, takes ownership of the Ore-Ida plant.

Simplot is to become the exclusive manufacturer of the Ore-Ida retail brand of potato products. Kraft-Heinz will continue to own the Ore-Ida brand. However, Simplot will take ownership of the Ore-Ida plant in Ontario, Oregon.
SpudLove Snacks Celebrates National Potato Chip Day with One-of-a-Kind 'Chip Bowl' made from Actual Potato Chips
March 07, 2022

SpudLove Snacks Celebrates National Potato Chip Day with One-of-a-Kind 'Chip Bowl' made from Actual Potato Chips

SpudLove™ Organic Thick-Cut Potato Chips is celebrating National Potato Chip Day by offering potato chip lovers the ultimate serving accessory – a first-of-its-kind "chip bowl" made out of actual potato chips.
Boiler explosion guts Hermiston potato chip plant
February 28, 2022

Boiler explosion guts Hermiston potato chip plant

One of the area’s largest manufacturers is gone, after a boiler explosion at Shearer’s Foods plant south of Hermiston sparked a dramatic fire Tuesday afternoon.
Sun Sets on 55-Year Potato Co-op
September 17, 2019

Sun Sets on 55-Year Potato Co-op

The mood was upbeat and confident at the Malin Potato Cooperative in February of 2015. The Merrill, Oregon, agricultural co-op was preparing to open a brand-new, $7 million state-of-the-art potato packing plant.
Campbell to Sell Europe Potato Chips Business for $80 Million
September 03, 2019

Campbell to Sell Europe Potato Chips Business for $80 Million

Campbell Soup Co. agreed to sell its European potato chips business to Valeo Foods Group Ltd. for about 66 million pounds ($80 million), the soupmaker’s latest divestment as it simplifies operations.
Oregon Potato Company to acquire assets of bankrupt NORPAC Foods
August 22, 2019

Oregon Potato Company to acquire assets of bankrupt NORPAC Foods

NORPAC Foods, Inc., a grower-owned fruit and vegetable cooperative founded in 1924, announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Oregon Potato Company (OPC) under which OPC will acquire substantially all of the Company's assets.
Lamb Weston Opens Expanded Operations in Hermiston, Oregon
June 19, 2019

Lamb Weston Opens Expanded Operations in Hermiston, Oregon

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) joined with community and civic leaders on June 13 to celebrate the completed expansion of its operations in Hermiston, Oregon.
Gary Roth new Executive Director of the Oregon Potato Commission
May 05, 2019

Gary Roth new Executive Director of the Oregon Potato Commission

On May 1, Gary Roth started as the new Executive Director of the Oregon Potato Commission (OPC).
New type of zebra chip disease discovered in potato fields of Oregon
April 20, 2019

New type of zebra chip disease discovered in potato fields of Oregon

ARS Researchers studied potato tubers from the Klamath Basin in Oregon infected with the causal bacteria of zebra chip disease. They confirmed the presence of the pathogen but did not identify the sample as one of the six known varieties (haplotypes).
Lamb Weston saves energy with installation efficient refrigeration equipment
May 06, 2018

Lamb Weston saves energy with installation efficient refrigeration equipment

Potato Processor Lamb Weston recently implemented new refrigeration equipment in its Hermiston plant, which company executives said will save 12 million kilowatt hours annually.
Oregon Governor visits Lamb Weston - Hermiston expansion
April 29, 2018

Oregon Governor visits Lamb Weston - Hermiston expansion

Lamb Weston Hermiston welcomed the Oregon Governor Kate Brown, who got a look at the site where workers are busy constructing the $250 million expansion of the existing french fry factory.
Fight over water in Klamath Basin affects potato growers
April 11, 2018

Fight over water in Klamath Basin affects potato growers

Farmers, fish advocates, tribes and government officials are headed to federal court in California on Wednesday (today) to argue who will get water — and when — in the Klamath Basin.
Lamb Weston expansion in Hermiston comes with millions in tax break.
February 07, 2018

Lamb Weston expansion in Hermiston comes with millions in tax break.

Lamb Weston's $220 million plan for its french fry making operation in Hermiston will come with a 15-year property tax break.
Northwest Food Processors Association (NWFPA) renamed Food Northwest
January 08, 2018

Northwest Food Processors Association (NWFPA) renamed Food Northwest

The Northwest Food Processors Association (NWFPA) has renamed itself Food Northwest, to better reflect the composition of its membership.
Vanmark Expands its Line of Peelers, Scrubber and Washers with the lower capacity 1820 Series
January 07, 2018

Vanmark expands its Peeler-Scrubber-Washer line with lower capacity 1820 Series

Equipment manufacturer Vanmark now offers with the 1820 series a lower capacity continuous Peeler/Scrubber/Washer suitable for potatoes. The new machinery is ideal for processors that increase automation or are upgrading from batch processing

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