News On French Fries and Potato Specialties from the United States

Bernadette Madarieta, new senior vice president and chief financial officer of Lamb Weston.
May 25, 2021

Lamb Weston Announces Chief Financial Officer Succession

Robert McNutt, Senior Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer, to Retire and Bernadette Madarieta, Vice President and Controller, Promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Effective August 6, 2021.
U.S. Potato Imports Continue to Increase.
May 19, 2021

United States Potato Imports Continue to Increase; More frozen potato products imported from Europe

Strong demand for potatoes and potato products and tight domestic supplies continues to drive increases in imports for the current (July – June) marketing year. For July 2020 – March 2021 total imports are up 9 percent, led by an 18% increase in chips and a 15 percent increase in dehydrated potatoes.
January – March 2021 retail sales: A year after unparalleled growth
May 04, 2021

January – March 2021 potato sales in US retail: A year after unparalleled growth

Potato sales for Q3 (January – March 2021) of Marketing Year 2021 have caught up to the changed buying habits that the pandemic brought about.
Lamb Weston Introduces Packaging Made From Sustainable Biomaterial
April 16, 2021

Lamb Weston Introduces Biobased (potato, corn) Packaging for two Alexia products

Driving toward a goal of using more sustainable materials in packaging, two Lamb Weston Alexia brand products will use corn and potato starch in their packaging beginning this month.
Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2021 Results; Provides Update for Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2021
April 08, 2021

Potato Processor Lamb Weston Reports F2021 Q3 Results;

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its third quarter fiscal 2021 results and provided a business update for the fourth quarter fiscal 2021.
Sweet potato fry and frozen vegetable manufacturer Trinity Frozen Foods receives ISO Certification
March 13, 2021

Sweet potato fry manufacturer Trinity Frozen Foods receives ISO Certification

Trinity Frozen Foods, a sweet potato fry and frozen vegetable manufacturer, announced today that it had achieved certification by the International Standards Organization (ISO) for ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015.
Cardinal Foods and Russet House Announce Joint Venture Expansion, Becoming One of the Largest Sweet Potato Fry Manufacturers in the World
March 13, 2021

New construction and Joint Venture make Cardinal Foods and Russet House One of the Largest Sweet Potato Fry Manufacturers in the World

Cardinal Foods LLC of Burgaw NC and Russet House of Huntingdon Quebec announce today a joint venture in a processing facility in Burgaw NC to become one of the world’s largest sweet potato fry manufacturers.
Lamb Weston appoints John Hatto as Senior VP, Strategy and Growth
January 26, 2021

Lamb Weston appoints John Hatto as Senior VP, Strategy and Growth

Potato Processing company Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced today that John Hatto has been promoted to the role of Senior Vice President, Strategy and Growth, as of Jan. 25, 2021.
Burger King® Evolves Visual Brand Identity Marking the First Complete Rebrand in Over 20 Years
January 08, 2021

Burger King introduces new logo in first complete rebrand in over 20 years

New Modernized Branding and Logo Signals the Brands Evolution in Food Quality, Sustainability, and Digital
Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2021 Results; Provides Update for Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021
January 08, 2021

Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2021 Results; Provides Update for Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its fiscal second quarter 2021 results and provided a business update for the third quarter of fiscal 2021.
Aerial view of the McCrum French Fry plant in Belfast, Maine
December 22, 2020

Maine French Fry manufacturer McCrum: 'Kiremko and Idaho Steel are our partners.'

McCrum: 'This project with Kiremko and Idaho Steel was a big project for our family. Trust with Kiremko and Idaho Steel has grown from day one. Our family considers them as partners now.'
Walking In A Cheesy Wonderland: Taco Bell® Nacho Fries are Home for The Holidays
December 17, 2020

Taco Bell® brings back its Nacho Fries for The Holidays!

Taco Bell's Nacho Fries were incredibly popular and the fans of these tasty fries were highly disappointed when they were discontinued. Now they are back! But only for a limited time during the holidays, starting December 24.
US potato imports surge
November 29, 2020

US potato imports surge

US potato imports for the first quarter of the July 2020 – June 2021 marketing year were up 19% in total, according to a news release issued by Potatoes USA.
United States Retail Potato sales exceed 5-year records
November 20, 2020

US Potato sales in retail exceed 5-year records

Record potato sales continued at US retail from July through September 2020. Total store potato sales increased by 13.6% in dollar sales and 10.6% in volume sales, compared to the same time frame in 2019.
Supported by potato industry stakeholders, Washington State University expands research on soil health
November 13, 2020

Supported by potato industry stakeholders, Washington State University expands research on soil health

Launching new research in support of Washington potato growers, Washington State University is partnering with industry leaders to study healthier, more sustainable, and productive soils.
U.S. Potato Exports Still Impacted by Pandemic, but beginning to Recover
November 12, 2020

U.S. Potato Exports Still Impacted by Pandemic, but beginning to Recover

U.S. potato exports for the July – September quarter were down significantly compared to the same period in 2019. This drop is a result of the pandemic's continuing impact on the demand in many markets, particularly in SE Asia and Central America, and the tight supplies of U.S. frozen potato products.
AFFI Outlines Why Frozen Foods Will Continue Trending Up in 2021
November 10, 2020

Frozen Foods Will Continue Trending Up in 2021, predicts industry association

From fruits and snacks to entire meal solutions, the frozen category in the USA is experiencing all-time sales highs over the past year.
Key Technology Introduces Zephyr™ Next-Generation Horizontal-Motion Conveyor
October 20, 2020

Key Technology Introduces Zephyr™ Next-Generation Horizontal-Motion Conveyor

Featuring a patented direct drive with a counterbalance system, Zephyr's unique motion profile gently moves product with no segregation or stratification and at higher capacities than can be achieved with other horizontal motion conveyors.

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