News On French Fries and Potato Specialties

Wanjiru Mambo is the founder of Wedgehut Foods Limited, a potato value addition, and processing company in Ruiru.
April 03, 2023
Serial entrepreneur carves a niche with potato processor
The potato value chain has been the main pain point for Kenyan farmers for decades now. After a bumper harvest, thousands of tonnes go to waste. And this is where Wedgehut Foods carved a niche.
Penobscot McCrum potato factory
March 27, 2023
Penobscot McCrum Potato Factory Won't Be Rebuilt After Fire, Company Shifts Focus to Washburn Facility
The Penobscot McCrum potato factory in Belfast will not be rebuilt after a massive fire destroyed the facility one year ago.
Cavendish Hash Browns
March 23, 2023
Cavendish Farms Wins 2023 Product of the Year Canada Award
It is time to update your shopping list. Cavendish Farms announced that it has won the prestigious Product of the Year Canada Award for its All-Day Breakfast Mini Quick Cook Hash Brown Patties.
McCain facility in Canada
March 20, 2023
McCain Foods Largest Investment ever: Doubling the capacity of its Coaldale potato processing plant
McCain Foods is making a substantial investment in Coaldale Alberta, doubling the size of its potato processing facility and output in Coaldale, Alberta.
Potato Trade
March 19, 2023
Export value increases for all US potato types from July – Dec. 2022
With international markets across the globe showing solid signs of recovery, it’s no surprise that the value of U.S. potato exports was up for all potato types July – Dec. 2022, compared with the same six months in 2021.
TOMRA 5B Sorting Machine
March 04, 2023
TOMRA Provided sorting solution to Simplot Australia
Simplot was looking for a full turnkey solution for their french fries line in Tasmania. TOMRA Food was able to provide sorting solutions that could be implemented while keeping some of their existing equipment.
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Lamb Weston new Factory in Argentina
March 01, 2023
Lamb Weston Invierte USD 250 millones en una fábrica de papas fritas en Mar del Plata
Funcionarios K y de Juntos presentaron la construcción de la planta, que funcionará en julio del año que viene, en el parque industrial de la ciudad balnearia.
Charlie’s Churros (GF & V)
February 25, 2023
Potato Processor Lamb Weston offers UK restaurants recipe suggestions to celebrate the King’s coronation
As the United Kingdom is starting to make plans to get together at restaurants, bars and street parties to celebrate the King’s coronation on May 6th, Lamb Weston is helping restaurant operators with some coronation inspiration!
Aviko products
February 14, 2023
Royal Cosun: Significant upturn of results in turbulent 2022 Dirk de Lugt, Chairman of the Board of Royal Cosun
At Aviko, sales in frozen and chilled potato products grew strongly, partly due to the recovering foodservice market. The new Aviko factory in Poperinge in Belgium, which opened last year, and Aviko’s operations in China are contributing to this growth.
GEA animation tunnel freezer
January 29, 2023
GEA’s tunnel vision offers sustainable freezing solutions for French fries
Global sales of French fries are being driven by the rising number of online food delivery service companies. According to projections published by Fact.MR, French fries are forecast to register a whopping 5.8% value CAGR over the next 10 years.
McCain Foods 2022 Sustainability Report
January 26, 2023
Potato Processor McCain Foods releases 2022 Sustainability Report
McCain Foods Limited (McCain) released its Sustainability Report for 2022, underpinning its commitment to producing delicious, planet-friendly food
Potatoes USA Pulse
January 26, 2023
Diners will pay more for meals that include potatoes
A recent study of 1,500 patrons (consumers who eat out at restaurants) identified habits and opinions of restaurant patrons related to potatoes.
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January 17, 2023
Australian potato shortage now impacting potato chips as well as frozen fries
Australian supermarket chain Woolworths has confirmed a major potato shortage has caused the price of potato-based snacks to soar – resulting in 'insane prices' for a single bag of chips.
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January 13, 2023
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