News On French Fries and Potato Specialties from Europe

Lutosa celebrated a key milestone in its development at Waregem, with the official inauguration of a vast industrial investment project.

“El aumento en el consumo de productos de patata se debe a la demanda de soluciones prácticas, la preferencia por lo tradicional y la revalorización de sus propiedades nutricionales"

Clarebout Potatoes, a top Belgian frozen fries producer, is in advanced talks with US giant J.R. Simplot for a major deal, possibly worth billions. The move could expand both firms’ global reach amid rising industry competition.

Around the world, celebrations are well underway for the 2nd International Day of the Potato, Friday, May 30th. Launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and themed 'Shaping History, Feeding the Future'

Warmth and service life of French fries in catering and fastfood are more and more challenged. Here are the best ways French fries to keep you warm for a long time & French fries products who help you with their properties! 

IFCG-Egypt, a prominent player in the frozen food industry, will participate in two of Europe's most prestigious international food trade shows in 2025.

Lutosa, the Belgian producer of frozen potato products, is about to complete an investment in Waregem worth more than 200 million (USD 216 million). 

Lamb Weston launches Frenzy Fries, a unique 3-sided, skin-on fry designed to enhance sensory dining experiences and help UK foodservice operators stand out. With a 20-minute hold time and extra crispy texture, they offer innovation, quality, and reduced waste.

IFCG-Egypt has announced its participation as an exhibitor at the IFE Food Event in London 2025, a premier gathering for the global food and beverage industry. As a key player in the frozen food sector, IFCG-Egypt is proud to showcase its premium-quality frozen sweet potato fries, crafted to meet the highest international standards

Tras polémicas decisiones por parte de los industriales, los precios de las patatas caen más del 10% repentinamente.

French fries consumption ison the rise: per capita consumption of frozen potato products has been increasing for many years now. As a result, potato processing specialist Aviko Germany has been working at full capacity to meet the demand for frozen fries from retailers and food service alike.

En Castilla y León los costos de producción previstos son casi un 50% más altos que los precios de venta acordados con las industrias.

DCA Market Intelligence strengthens its position as a leading Price Reporting Agency (PRA) in the international potato market with the introduction of the DCA Potato Platform and three new exclusive Frozen Fries Indices. 

Aviko, Europe's largest producer of potato products in the out-of-home segment and one of the top five world market leaders, has signed a trade agreement for seed potatoes together with Averis, a subsidiary of potato starch group Royal Avebe and specialised in the development, propagation and trade of starch potato varieties.

Nanna Tate, a new potato brand from leading supplier, Branston, has expanded its offering, with the launch of its range of prepared potato dishes, set to land in Tesco stores in February.

Parmentine wants to enable the French to continue eating 100% natural potatoes while reducing the number of problems associated with preparing them. To this end, it created a new range of fresh, pre-cooked potatoes in 'Easy & Good' trays.

Agristo, a global leader in potato products, is targeting an ambitious milestone: producing 1.3 million tons annually by 2030. Agristo has partnered with Polysense, a cutting-edge AI innovator specializing in food industry solutions to achieve this sustainably.

McCain Foods United Kingdom has revolutionized the frozen food aisle with its latest innovation—a potato snack that perfectly combines the crispiness of a crisp with the fluffiness of a fry. This bold new creation offers a fresh take on potato snacks, designed to deliver an irresistible texture and flavor experience.