News On French Fries and Potato Specialties from China

Lamb Weston Celebrates the Grand Opening of Greenfield Facility in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, China
November 07, 2023

Lamb Weston Celebrates the Grand Opening of its new French Fry factory in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, China

Members of the executive team of Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. joined with distinguished guests to celebrate the grand opening of the company’s new processing facility in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, China.
Grisnich receiving, cleaning and sorting plant in China
October 02, 2023

Tolsma-Grisnich supplies potato receiving, cleaning and sorting section for french fries and potato specialty plant in China

By the end of 2022, in a well-known potato growing area in China, the factory buildings were ready to be furnished with a Grisnich receiving, cleaning and sorting plant.
China: Average Wholesale Prices of Fresh Potatoes (RMB/kg) (Figure 1)
July 18, 2023

China: Frozen French Fry Exports Exceed Imports

Fresh potato production for MY 2022/23 (September to August) is forecast at 93 million metric tons (MMT), a small decrease from the estimated 95 MMT produced in MY 2021/22 owing to reduced acreage.
Grand opening ceremony for potato processing line 3 with 2nd PEF system at Snow Valley in China
August 30, 2022

Grand opening ceremony for potato processing line 3 with 2nd PEF system at Snow Valley in China

SnowValley Agriculture is one of the largest potato industrial chain groups in China, with potato seed as the core, modern agricultural service as an extension, and food processing as the leader
Potato processor Snow Valley Food benefits from an efficient collaboration with TOMRA Food
May 05, 2022

Potato processor Snow Valley Food benefits from an efficient collaboration with TOMRA Food

Snow Valley Food is the owner of a leading frozen french fries processing industry group of companies in Asia. The parent company, Snow Valley Agricultural Development co., ltd., is a large organization that operates across the whole industrial chain in the potato industry
 Historic display of U.S. chipping potatoes at a tradeshow in China
November 27, 2021

Historic display of US chipping potatoes at tradeshow in Shanghai, China

This historic event, which is helping to pave the way for commercial shipments of U.S. chip-stock to China, was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and speeches by U.S. government officials and representatives from Potatoes USA.
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October 04, 2021

Frozen French Fries Production in China Expands

In a recent report USDA-FAS forecasts a fresh potato production in China of 94 million tons for marketing year 2021/22. This is a 5% decrease from the estimated 99 million tons in the previous year, a result of decreased acreage.
Lamb Weston to build second French Fry Processing Facility in China, an investment of USD 250 Million
March 26, 2021

Lamb Weston to build second French Fry Processing Facility in China, an investment of USD 250 Million

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announces an expansion of its french fry processing capacity in China.
McCain Foods Limited, China - Harbin, Heilongjiang French Fry plant
December 13, 2020

McCain Foods announces the construction of a second potato processing plant in China

McCain Foods announces the construction of a second potato processing plant in China. The new plant, located in the Yangling Agriculture Hi-Tech Development Zone, Shaanxi Province, will be producing french fries and involves an investment of USD 150 Million
Dutch Potato Processor Aviko acquires Chinese French Fries Producer Hongyuan Louis
January 15, 2020

Dutch Potato Processor Aviko acquires Chinese French Fries Producer Hongyuan Louis

Aviko, one of Europe’s largest producers of fresh, frozen, dried and specialty potato products has reached an agreement with Hongyuan Agriculture to acquire 90% of its shares in Hongyuan Louis
China Hikes Tariffs on U.S. Goods After Trump Warning. (Courtesy: Capital Watch)
May 16, 2019

China to hit US frozen fries, dehy potatoes with more tariffs

As the Trump administration’s trade fight with China twists and turns, exporters of frozen and dehy potatoes are facing a hit.
Aviko ends Snow Valley cooperation in China
November 30, 2018

Aviko ends Snow Valley cooperation in China

French Fry manufacturer Aviko, a subsidiary of Royal Cosun and Snow Valley Agriculture have agreed to end their joint venture in China.
Potato Production in China to rebound this marketing year
January 01, 2018

Potato Production in China to rebound this marketing year

According to a GAIN-report prepared by the USDA staff in Beijing, China’s fresh potato production in marketing year 2017-2018 is forecast at 97 million metric tons, a five percent increase from the estimated 92 million metric tons in the previous year.
New Aviko Snow Valley French Fry factory equipped with TOMRA sorters and peeler
October 02, 2017

New Aviko Snow Valley French Fry factory equipped with TOMRA sorters and peeler

The new Aviko Snow Valley French Fry factory in China will be equipped with TOMRA's Eco steam peeler and its newest optical sorters.
Fuzz in Taiwan about French Fries with green patches at McDonald's
September 11, 2017

Fuzz in Taiwan about French Fries with green patches at McDonald's

Taiwan's health authorities will conduct stringent checks of potato suppliers after reports that French fries served at fast food restaurants were found with green patches.
French Fry manufacturer in China receives Heat and Control fryer with integrated batter coating and de-oiling system
August 24, 2017

French Fry manufacturer in China receives Heat and Control fryer with integrated batter coating and de-oiling system

Equipment manufacturer Heat and Control has delivered a high performance fryer for battered french fries to a large potato processor in China
McDonald's plans to add 2000 Restaurants in China in the next 5 years
August 10, 2017

McDonald's plans to add 2000 Restaurants in China in the next 5 years

Earlier this week McDonald’s announced the successful completion of a strategic partnership with CITIC and The Carlyle Group. The partnership will operate and manage McDonald’s businesses in mainland China and Hong Kong and ramp up growth and innovation using the combined expertise.
New Kaida potato processing facilities include TOMRA Peelers and Sorters
April 26, 2017

New Kaida potato processing facilities include TOMRA Peelers and Sorters

In response to the 13th National Five-Year Plan, Kaida invested in two large agricultural product processing plants in Beijing and Inner Mongolia. For these (potato) processing plants Kaida selected one of TOMRA’s state-of-the-art steam peeling and optical sorting solutions.

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