The J. R. Simplot Company is one of the largest privately held food and agribusiness companies in the United States.
Simplot's products include animal feed, feed ingredients, agricultural fertilizers, turf fertilizers, herbicides and combinations, spreaders, tees, greens, seeds, and grass.
The company offers food products, such as avocado, fruits, potatoes, vegetables, vegetable blends, French fries, and potato products
It's industrial products include sulfuric acids, phosphoric acids, anhydrous ammonia, nitric acid, and sulfate, as well as silica.
Founded in 1929, J.R. Simplot Company is headquartered in Boise, Idaho and has operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and China, marketing products to more than 40 countries worldwide.
Revenue of the J. R. Simplot Company is estimated at USD 6 Billion (2017).
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J.R. Simplot India
J.R. Simplot India is a subsidiary of the global J.R. Simplot Company, which operates in agriculture and food processing. The company's product line includes frozen fries, specialized potato cuts, and value-added potato solutions that are engineered for consistent quality, convenience of preparation, and large-scale food production.
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June 28, 2026
Simplot Expands Beef Tallow Potato Portfolio with New Beef Tallow Tater Gems for Foodservice
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.
June 25, 2026
Agristo extends timeline for Grand Forks frozen potato processing plant to 2029
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.
June 03, 2026
Argentina: nuevas variedades presentadas durante el Día Internacional de la Papa
En Mendoza, el encuentro “Habemus Papas II” impulsó la creación de un clúster papero orientado a mejorar la productividad, diversificar la producción con papines andinos y articular al sector a través de innovación, sostenibilidad y vínculos entre productores, industria e instituciones.
April 09, 2026
J.R. Simplot Company receives 2026 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award in Grand Forks
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.Make This Page Even Better!
This content was last updated on May 5, 2026
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