Diepvriesfrites en aardappelspecialiteiten uit Amerika

april 24, 2019

Kraft-Heinz said to consider sale of Ore-Ida frozen potato business

According to reporting by CNBC, Kraft Heinz is considering the sale of its Ore-Ida potato brand in order to pay down its debt

maart 25, 2019

Will added North American potato processing capacity lead to increased acreage?

North American potato processors either have or will be bringing at least 1.3 billion pounds of new processing capacity online between October 2018 and December 2019. In Potato Country, Bruce Huffaker of NAPMN discusses the impact.

maart 05, 2019

Cavendish Farms invests in potato breeding to deal with climate change

Cavendish Farms is working to develop potato varieties that can thrive in dry growing conditions on Prince Edward Island, says the company’s president Robert Irving.

februari 26, 2019

AFFI: Frozen Food Aisle making a strong comeback

A recent research report, the Power of Frozen by the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and Food Marketing Institute (FMI) examines drivers for growth in retail frozen foods.

februari 22, 2019

Snow shuts down Simplot's Portage La Prairie potato processing plant

The build-up of snow and ice on the roof at Simplot's potato processing facility just west of Portage la Prairie in Manitoba, Canada has led to a shutdown.

februari 22, 2019

Rapidly expanding Finger Food manufacturer Frostkrone acquires Rite Stuff Foods

European Frozen Finger Food manufacturer Frostkrone Group announced earlier this month it had completed the acquisition of the Idaho based company Rite Stuff Foods Inc., a manufacturer specialised in the production of potato snacks.

februari 19, 2019

Belgapom brings James Bint and Belgian Fries to Mexico, a growing export market

As the export of frozen Belgian Fries to Mexico skyrockets, Belgapom took the ambassador of Belgian Fries - James Bint - on a recent economic mission to this growing export market

februari 10, 2019

Is a second French Fry Plant coming to Caldwell, Idaho?

McCain Foods USA is looking to buy a property for a 100,000 square feet facility in Caldwell, Idaho, for what we assume would be production plant for frozen french fries.

februari 04, 2019

Potato Processor Cavendish Farms imports millions of pounds of potatoes to P.E.I.

Prince Edward Island French Fry Manufacturer Cavendish Farms is importing a larger than usual amount of potatoes from other parts of Canada and the United States to make up for a local shortfall in supply.

januari 31, 2019

McCain Foods USA to close Colton frozen vegetables plant

McCain Foods USA announced the closure of its production plant in Colton, California, laying off about 100 workers. The processing facility produces roasted, caramelized and sauteed frozen fruits and vegetables.

januari 24, 2019

Now Serving At A Taco Bell® Near You: Nacho Fries Are Officially Back

Taco Bell kicks off 2019 with the return of fan-favorite Nacho Fries and an all-new movie trailer that is out of this world

januari 09, 2019

Key Technology Introduces Enhanced FMAlert for VERYX Digital Sorters

Key Technology, introduces their enhanced FMAlert™ software for VERYX® digital sorters. FMAlert captures and saves digital images of foreign material (FM) contaminants

januari 04, 2019

Potato Processor Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2019 Results

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today its fiscal second quarter 2019 results and updated its full year outlook.

Biogas from potato waste cuts reduces greenhouse gas emissions Cavendish Farms french Fry plant

december 29, 2018

Biogas from potato waste cuts greenhouse gas emissions Cavendish Farms French Fry Plant

Potato Processor Cavendish Farms in New Annan, Prince Edward Island, turns potato material not suitable for french fries into biogas, reducing the plant's dependency on fuel oil by 30 per cent.

december 19, 2018

McCain Foods in Manitoba prepares for 40th Anniversary Celebrations in 2019

Beginning in the New Year, McCain Foods (Canada) will celebrate 40 years of sustained operation and investment in Manitoba together with employees, growers and neighbours in the local communities where it operates: Carberry and Portage la Prairie.

december 03, 2018

Idaho Potato Commission hires Alan Kahn to lead its Foodservice Division

Today the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) welcomes Alan Kahn as the new Vice President of Foodservice. His extensive foodservice and marketing experience will help him to develop and implement attention-grabbing campaigns focused on foodservice.

McCain Foods (Canada) announced Stiekema-Kolhorn Joint Venture as 2017 Crop Year Champion Potato Grower for Alberta

december 02, 2018

McCain Foods named Stiekema-Kolhorn Joint Venture as Champion Potato Grower for Alberta

McCain Foods (Canada) announced Stiekema-Kolhorn Joint Venture as 2017 Crop Year Champion Potato Grower for Alberta during the annual Growers’ Appreciation Banquet.

november 26, 2018

McCain Foods Commits $75 Million to Manitoba Production Facilities

McCain Foods (Canada) announced infrastructure
investments totaling $75 million for its Portage la Prairie and Carberry, Manitoba facilities. The
investments further strengthen the company’s potato processing presence in Western Canada.