News On French Fries and Potato Specialties

Hungritos showcased its frozen potato snacks at FHI 2025 in Jakarta, drawing global interest and forging B2B ties. With strong branding, live tastings, and institutional support, the brand reinforced India’s frozen food potential on the world stage.

Entusiasmo a la hora de la siembra combinado con una desaceleración en las ventas de las papas prefritas congeladas en los mercados globales, pone a Europa en una posición delicada.

McPatel Foods Pvt Ltd of Ahmedabad has sued McDonald's for issuing 'groundless threats' over its use of the prefix 'Mc'. The local firm, selling fries under ‘Ohh! Potato’, seeks to stop McDonald’s from objecting to its name in court.

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. has announced its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2025 results and provided its outlook for fiscal 2026. The Company also announced "Focus to Win," a comprehensive plan designed to improve execution and drive profitable growth.

Potatoes top the charts as America's favorite veggie for the 9th year, per the 2025 Consumer Attitudes & Usage study. With 81% eating them weekly, belief in their nutrition and value as performance fuel is at an all-time high.

KRIBHCO and Farm Frites signed a JV to set up a hi-tech potato processing unit in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The project will boost premium potato farming, generate jobs, and enhance farmer incomes, marking KRIBHCO’s entry into agri-processing.

Bem Brasil optimized logistics with Mecalux automation, boosting frozen food storage to 550,000+ tons/year. Two new warehouses improved efficiency, traceability, and cut waste.

Simplot plans to acquire Belgium-based Clarebout Potatoes, uniting two family-owned frozen potato leaders. The move aims to boost European market presence and sustainability, with operations continuing and expanding across 23 global sites.

NSSPL partners with VH Vertical Packaging to offer advanced, efficient packaging solutions for French fries and specialty potato products, combining top-tier processing and VFFS technology for global food industry demands.

HyFun Foods celebrates World French Fries Day by spotlighting Indian farmers and its global potato exports, showcasing innovation, sustainability, and farmer-first growth from Gujarat to 40+ countries.

Ahead of National French Fry Day, McCain Foods found Americans eat over 17 pounds of fries yearly—Virginia leads at 21. Crispy-outside, soft-inside is the top texture. Fry types, seasonings, and dips vary, but 63% say fries can be a main dish.

NSSPL installed a 1TPH French fries plant in under 800 sq. m in Western India. The fully automatic line was custom-designed in-house, showcasing NSSPL’s expertise in delivering high-quality, space-efficient food processing solutions.

Hungritos teams up with KFC India for International French Fries Day on July 11, 2025. Enjoy free Hungritos fries on orders above INR 499 at select KFC outlets. Expect co-branded promos, crispy delights, and a nationwide celebration!

Europatat Congress 2025 in Lille brought together Europe’s potato leaders to tackle challenges like climate change, shifting consumption, and global trade. With optimism, speakers stressed innovation, sustainability, and adapting to consumer demands.

Aviko is expanding its Gansu, China plant, boosting flake capacity by 70% to meet global demand, especially in Asia. The move supports sustainable growth, aligns with Cosun’s strategy, and strengthens Aviko’s global position in potato processing.

If you think making potato snacks is simply a case of slicing spuds and tossing them into hot oil, think again! Behind every perfectly crisp packet of crisps or golden chip lies a world of challenges, clever fixes, and constant innovation.

Una de las historias de éxito más notables en el mundo de la patata donde la visión, el trabajo y la integración vertical convirtieron a una empresa agrícola en un titan de la agroindustria.

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) ('Lamb Weston') has announced that it has entered into a cooperation agreement (the 'Agreement') with JANA Partners Management, L.P. ('JANA') and Continental Grain Company ('Continental Grain').