News On French Fries and Potato Specialties

McCain invests GBP 2.5m (USD 3m) in optical sorter

December 02, 2022

McCain Foods invests GBP 2.5m (USD 3m) in an optical sorter for seed potato grading

Frozen potato giant McCain is investing GBP 2.5 million in its site in Montrose, Scotland, to install a new optical sorting seed potato grading system.

December 02, 2022

Potato sector gets together en masse for record-breaking edition of Interpom attracting 20,254 visitors

Over the past few days, a large number of people involved in the potato sector attended this record-breaking edition of Interpom held in Kortrijk Xpo (B).

Fluvius brings extra power to fast-growing Agristo Wielsbeke

November 24, 2022

More electrical power for fast-growing potato processor Agristo Wielsbeke

In recent weeks, power network company Fluvius has carried out important construction works near the West Flemish producer of potato products Agristo in Wielsbeke.

Lamb Weston launches Sergio Herman's Frites Atelier-Frites for the catering segment

November 24, 2022

Lamb Weston launches Sergio Herman's Atelier-Frites for the catering segment

Lamb Weston is launching a new potato product in the Netherlands and Belgium in collaboration with Sergio Herman: Atelier-Frites . The product is intended for chefs who want to serve french fries of the same high quality as their meat, fish or vegetarian dishes.

November 23, 2022

Must-see PEF innovation of Pulsemaster at Interpom 2022

Visit us at Pulsemaster Stand R30 at Interpom 2022 and meet their team of PEF experts to discoverour cutting edge PEF-technology. We will be happy to discuss your upcoming PEF projects.

November 12, 2022

Foodservice Operators Turn to Frozen Foods to Meet their Business Needs

New research finds that more than 90% of foodservice operators use frozen foods in their menus, with the healthcare, convenience store and fast casual categories reporting the greatest increase in use since 2019.

November 03, 2022

EUPPA Conference focuses on sustainability in the potato processing sector

The Conference main theme was 'EUPPA driving sustainability across the potato processing sector'. It was the first gathering of the kind since the Covid-19 outbreak.

McCain Foods (Canada) and Farm Credit Canada (fcc) support potato farmers financially to boost investment in regenerative agriculture

November 02, 2022

McCain Foods and Farm Credit Canada support potato farmers financially to boost regenerative agriculture

Potato Processor McCain Foods (Canada) teams up with agricultural lender Farm Credit Canada (fcc) to support potato farmers financially when they investment in regenerative agriculture.

October 31, 2022

Cavendish Farms Lethbridge tax fight: what 'Machinery and Equipment' is part of a French Fry Line

The Alberta Court of Appeal has overturned an assessment of what constitutes "machinery and equipment" in frozen food production facility for tax purposes for an 'unreasonable chain of analysis'.

McCain Foods Enters the Metaverse with Regen Fries

October 30, 2022

McCain Foods launches Regen Fries: Fries from potatoes grown using regenerative farming methods - but mostly in cyberspace

McCain Foods, the world’s largest manufacturer of prepared potato products, is entering the Metaverse and introducing new Regen Fries as part of the #SaveOurSoil initiative. Regen Fries are made with potatoes that are grown using regenerative farming methods

October 30, 2022

Potato Industry expo Interpom 2022 (Themed: Towards Healthy Growth) fully booked

Interpom will take place on 27, 28 & 29 of November and will once again be the ultimate international meeting place in Kortrijk Xpo (Belgium) for all the professionals involved in the potato sector!

October 30, 2022

Gourd news for fright night fries freaks!

Here’s some scary Halloween food news for you from Lamb Weston, Cambridgeshire-based producer of potato products and fries for the UK’s most popular burger chain: In the UK up to 8 million pumpkins will come to a grave end this year.

Lamb Weston Holdings Announces Agreement to Acquire Remaining Interest in European Joint Venture Lamb-Weston/Meijer

October 22, 2022

Lamb Weston Holdings Agrees to Acquire Remaining Interest in European Joint Venture Lamb-Weston/Meijer

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) has announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase the remaining equity interests in its European joint venture Lamb Weston Meijer

McCain Foods India ropes in Piyush Patnaik as the new MD

October 16, 2022

Piyush Patnaik appointed Managing Director at McCain Foods India

McCain Foods India has appointed Piyush Patnaik as the new Managing Director. In this role, Piyush will be managing end-to-end India operations which will include manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and distribution for McCain.

October 09, 2022

Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2023 Results; Reaffirms Fiscal Year 2023 Outlook

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its fiscal first quarter 2023 results and reaffirmed its fiscal 2023 outlook.

Simplot Selects Dugdale to Lead New Global Food Effort

October 07, 2022

Simplot Selects Graham Dugdale to Lead its New Global Foods business group

The J.R. Simplot Company has named Graham Dugdale president of its newly formed Global Foods business group. Dugdale previously led Simplot Australia and will now assume the role of merging that business group with Simplot International Food Group

October 06, 2022

Trends in palletising and handling logistics of frozen food

The European Frozen Food business is reported to be in excess of EUR 75 billion (USD 81 billion) and all indications are of strong continued growth across all the markets. The vast majority of those products, together with those in the Chilled Foods sector

PNZ Frozen Potatoes Trade Report No.3 Sept. 2022

September 30, 2022

Potatoes New Zealand: Frozen Potatoes Trade Report September 2022

Exports of frozen fries from Belgium and the Netherlands to New Zealand have more than doubled in the quarter ending July 2022. These exports will be arriving presently, given shipping lead-times.

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News On French Fries and Potato Specialties

McCain Foods invests GBP 2.5m (USD 3m) in an optical sorter for seed potato grading

Potato sector gets together en masse for record-breaking edition of Interpom attracting 20,254 visitors

More electrical power for fast-growing potato processor Agristo Wielsbeke

Lamb Weston launches Sergio Herman's Atelier-Frites for the catering segment

Must-see PEF innovation of Pulsemaster at Interpom 2022

Foodservice Operators Turn to Frozen Foods to Meet their Business Needs

EUPPA Conference focuses on sustainability in the potato processing sector

McCain Foods and Farm Credit Canada support potato farmers financially to boost regenerative agriculture

Cavendish Farms Lethbridge tax fight: what 'Machinery and Equipment' is part of a French Fry Line

McCain Foods launches Regen Fries: Fries from potatoes grown using regenerative farming methods - but mostly in cyberspace

Potato Industry expo Interpom 2022 (Themed: Towards Healthy Growth) fully booked

Gourd news for fright night fries freaks!

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