Noticias sobre las Papas Fritas y Especialidades de Papa de América del Norte

A taste test of six frozen sweet potato fry brands ranked Alexia as the best overall for flavor and texture, Ore-Ida as the crispiest, and Sprouts as the top honorable mention, highlighting top picks for burgers, sandwiches, and more.

La demanda mundial de papas fritas congeladas crece de forma sostenida en 2026, impulsada por la expansión de las cadenas de comida rápida, las ventas minoristas de alimentos congelados y las tendencias de conveniencia. El aumento del consumo sostiene la demanda de papa para procesamiento, pese a la volatilidad de la oferta, los mayores costos y los riesgos climáticos.

Jesse & Ben’s raised USD 10 million in Series A funding led by Greycroft to expand retail distribution, strengthen its supply chain, and grow its team. The seed-oil-free French fry brand will also launch new sweet potato and crinkle-cut varieties.

J.R. Simplot has expanded its Beef Tallow Fries & Formed range with new Beef Tallow Tater Gems. Par-fried in real beef tallow, the foodservice-exclusive product delivers rich flavor, deeper umami, and flexible preparation by baking or frying.

Agristo has extended construction of its frozen potato processing plant in Grand Forks by one year, with production now scheduled for fall 2029. Construction and hiring continue as the facility prepares to process 275,000 tons of potatoes annually.

McCain Foods has released its inaugural McCain Spud Report, providing a global snapshot of how consumers interact with fries and potato products in different markets.

NOAA has confirmed El Niño, expected to strengthen through 2026–27. The global potato industry is monitoring impacts on yields, disease pressure, processing quality, storage, and supply chains while accelerating climate resilience efforts.

Lamb Weston ha nombrado a Ashley H. como vicepresidenta de Agricultura Global. Con más de 20 años en la compañía, liderará la estrategia y las operaciones agrícolas globales para garantizar un suministro sostenible y confiable de papas de alta calidad en todo el mundo.

Lamb Weston’s FY2025 Sustainability Report highlights progress toward its 2033 goals, including a 15% reduction in injury rates, USD 830K+ in community donations, 6% lower freshwater use, 85% sustainable packaging, and 98% waste diversion.

Antes del Día Internacional de la Papa, el 30 de mayo, McCain Foods publicó la edición inaugural del McCain Spud Report, un estudio global de consumidores que explora cómo las personas disfrutan de las papas fritas y de la papa en su vida cotidiana.

McCain Foods released its first Spud Report, surveying 12,000 people across 11 countries. The study found fries are the world’s favourite potato dish, bringing joy, comfort and connection across cultures.

Lamb Weston, one of the world’s largest suppliers of frozen potato products, has introduced refreshed packaging and updated branding for its Grown in Idaho retail potato products.

The National Potato Council (NPC) has filed formal comments with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), urging action against China’s rapidly growing frozen French fry export capacity.

Americold’s 2025 Sustainability Report highlights a 21% emissions cut since 2021, expanded renewable energy use, USD 23 Million in efficiency upgrades, improved safety metrics, and strong facility reliability driven by data and engineering.

Groundbreaking took place for a 200,000 cwt (20M lb) potato storage site near Linton, North Dakota. Led by Troy Hansen, the project will support Jamestown processing and aims to be operational by Sept. 2026.

McCain Foods, a global leader in prepared potato and appetizer products, announced the launch of Brew City® Beer Battered Potato Waves, the company's latest beer-battered potato side.

The J.R. Simplot Company received the 2026 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award at the annual meeting of the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation on Thursday, March 26, at the Alerus Center.

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) ha anunciado sus resultados del tercer trimestre del ejercicio fiscal 2026 y ha actualizado sus objetivos financieros para el conjunto del año fiscal 2026.