News On French Fries and Potato Specialties

Quotations by Belgapom for potato variety Bintje in the growing season 2015-2016
August 28, 2016
Belgapom now provides pricing for potato varieties Challenger and Fontane in addition to Bintje
Starting from the 2016 – 2017 season, the Belgapom quotation will be made up of three parts, each supplemented by their own market sentiment: Bintje, Challenger and Fontane.
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2016 Crop Progress for the potato variety Agria in The Netherlands
August 23, 2016
Aviko Potato provides detailed information on the development of the 2016 potato crop
Yearly Aviko Potatoes follows the progress of the potato crop through regular sampling and the resulting data are shared publicly based on their commitment to transparency. PotatoPro took a closer look.
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Lamb Weston's new Innovation Center in Richland, with co-creation spaces, fully functioning kitchens and a pilot line. (Courtesy: Fisher Construction Group)
August 22, 2016
A closer look at Lamb Weston's new Innovation Center
Earlier this year, Lamb Weston's opened its new Innovation Center in Richland, with co-creation spaces, fully functioning kitchens and a pilot line. The interior was designed by Lamb Westons design agency, Williams Murray Hamm brand agency (WMH), also responsible for Lamb Weston's new global branding
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Potato Field on Prince Edward Island near the coast.
August 20, 2016
Prince Edward Island Potato Industry to improve marketable yield, profitability and sustainability in 'Enhanced Agronomy Initiative'
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board, Cavendish Farms, and the PEI Department of Agriculture and Fisheries have announced the creation of the 'Enhanced Agronomy Initiative'.
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Packaging French Fries at the family owned Belgian Potato Processing Company Mydibel(Courtesy: Bosch Packaging Technology)
August 15, 2016
Belgium's family potato business vital force in land of fries
Potatoes are the second largest cultivated crop in Belgium and a key ingredient in Belgian cuisine. It's the base of the world-famous French fries, and is considered by Belgians as part of their national pride.
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The Srebreničanka french fry factory in Srebrenica is the only French fry factory in the territory of the former Yugoslavia
July 28, 2016
Srebreničanka, the only French fry factory in the territory of the former Yugoslavia
The Srebreničanka french fry factory, the only French fry factory in the territory of the former Yugoslavia is expected to start production shortly
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AHDB Potatoes’ Next Generation continued to explore GB’s diverse potato industry with a processing-focussed, whole supply chain day at McCain GB Foods Ltd Headquarters in Scarborough recently
July 25, 2016
AHDB Potatoes Next Generation education program follows supply chain relationships from field to fork
AHDB Potatoes’ Next Generation educational programme continued to explore GB’s diverse potato industry with a processing-focussed, whole supply chain day at McCain GB Foods Ltd Headquarters in Scarborough recently.
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Amazon va a 'transformar' el mercado de las frutas y hortalizas en España
July 22, 2016
Amazon va a 'transformar' el mercado de las frutas y hortalizas en España
La multinacional ha lanzado esta semana en Madrid su nuevo servicio de entrega ‘ultra-rápida’ de alimentos frescos. La iniciativa abre una nueva puerta a las comercializadoras, pero supone una amenaza para la distribución.
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The new fries are made-to-order in McDonald's kitchens where restaurant employees toss French fries in stainless steel bowls with a purée mix of garlic from Gilroy, California as well as other ingredients including olive oil, parmesan cheese, parsley and
July 21, 2016
McDonald's Gilroy Garlic Fries now available throughout Greater Bay Area
Starting today, McDonald's owner/operators are rolling out Gilroy Garlic Fries throughout the Greater Bay Area.
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3D rendering of the JR Simplot Grand Forks, ND potato processing plant (Courtesy: Google Maps). We marked the location that is under consideration for the high bay freezer construction
July 19, 2016
Simplot is planning a High Bay Freezer at its Grand Forks potato processing plant
J.R. Simplot is planning a High Bay Freezer for frozen potato products adjacent to its Grand Forks plant, according to a discussion in the city's Planning and Zoning Commission.
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From left to right: Jonathan Young from Merlin Produce Group, Bill Smith from Park Farm and Richard Mussett of McCain Foods GB
July 16, 2016
Potato supplier Park Farm named Southern Champion Grower by McCain Foods UK
McCain Foods GB has recognised Park Farm near Leominister for its exceptional achievements over the potato crop year. Bill and Nicky Smith, of Park Farm, have received the Southern Champion Grower Award from popular chip brand McCain.
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13 de julio: Día Nacional de la Papas Fritas
July 15, 2016
13 de julio: Día Nacional de la Papas Fritas
Aunque normalmente se combina con una hamburguesa, las patatas fritas son uno de los alimentos más queridos en el mundo. Nosotros comemos unos 2 millones de toneladas cada año! En Gran Bretaña, las patatas se han convertido parte del plato nacional conocido como pescado y patatas fritas.
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This Kiremko 'fry-by-wire' potato specialty fryer - loaded on a truck for transport to the customer - gives a good impression of the enormous size of this equipment.
July 14, 2016
Kiremko 'Fry by Wire' system addresses challenges of frying formed potato products
As demands increase, the needs for more intelligent frying control systems have become more apparent. The Kiremko ‘fry by wire’ system is a fryer specifically designed to deal with the challenges of frying formed potato products.
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Aerial view of today's National French Fry day activities at Potato World, in the French Fry Capital of the World, Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick
July 13, 2016
National French Fry day celebrated at Potato World in the French Fry Capital of the World
A festive crowd of over 1500 French fry fans from far and wide gathered at Potato World in the French Fry Capital of the World, Florenceville-Bristol, NB on July 13 to celebrate National French Fry Day!
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Upon completion of the spin-off, current ConAgra Foods director Timothy R. McLevish (left) will become the executive chairman of the board of directors of Lamb Weston, while Thomas P. Werner (right), currently president of Commercial Foods at ConAgra Food
July 13, 2016
Conagra Foods moves ahead with spin-off Lamb Weston and announces leadership
Conagra Foods initiates the spin-off of Lamb Weston and announces the Chairman of the Board and CEO upon the completion of the spin-off.
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One of McCain Foods signature potato specialties are the McCain smiles. Now, McCain Foods taken these potato specialties beyond 'Smiles' and offers in Brazil a full range of Emoji's
July 07, 2016
McCain Foods brings Emoji shaped Potato Specialties to Brazil
One of McCain Foods signature potato specialties are the McCain smiles. Now, McCain Foods taken these potato specialties beyond 'Smiles' and offers in Brazil a full range of Emoji's
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The Interpom | Primeurs 2016 Tradeshow truly covers the entire potato production chain: potato varieties and seed potatoes, crop protection, agricultural machinery, storage, processing and packaging equipment and processed potato products.
July 06, 2016
Potato Trade show Interpom | Primeurs 2016 focuses on Precision Technology
Interpom | Primeurs 2016 promises to be the biggest edition of this potato event ever and the 2016 theme is: 'Growing through precision technology'.
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Currently Serya Alimentos offers a hash brown style (Rustí, right) and a mashed potato based product (Batatinha Quando Assa, left), “but for sure in a short term we will bring new products to the market”.
July 01, 2016
Sérya Alimentos Promises New Specialty Potato Products 'inspired by Brazilian consumers'
Inspired by Brazilian consumers eager to new products, Serya Alimentos decided to go beyond the traditional pre-fried French-Fries and created the first Brazilian factory dedicated to producing potato specialties.
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