August 08, 2013
McCain Foods USA to expand Burley, Idaho plant with third french fry line.
McCain Foods USA has announced plans to expand its Burley, Idaho manufacturing plant with the addition of a third production line.From the archive
March 05, 2013
Idaho Potato growers approve contracts with Simplot, McCain
Idaho potato growers at a Monday meeting in Burley approved processing contracts with J.R. Simplot and McCain Foods that both include payment increases averaging 1.6 percent.From the archive
September 27, 2012
McCain Foods USA renovates Burley Idaho French Fry Plant
McCain Foods USA has announced it will begin a major capital improvement and renovation project for its Burley 2 potato plant in Idaho. The project is slated to begin this fall and will be completed over the next 2 years. The renovation of Burley 2 w...From the archive
September 11, 2012
JR Simplot Company plans to build new headquarters in Boise, Idaho
The J. R. Simplot Company is planning to begin construction in late 2013 or early 2014 of a new headquarters building in Boise, Idaho. Company officials anticipate the building will be about 10 stories high and measure roughly 300,000 sq. ft. Final si...From the archive
September 10, 2012
Simplot launches 'Spray Guide' app for farmers
Plant Health Technologies (PHT), the proprietary products division of Simplot Growers Solutions (SGS), launched an innovative application for iPhone and Android smartphones customized for crop advisors, applicators, and growers.From the archive
February 15, 2012
The amazing tale of Idaho's J.R. Simplot
As with any megafortune, John Richard (J.R.) Simplot's wealth was built from a few simple but revolutionary ideas, much sweat, and a generous glossing of luck. The details of his experience, however, are singular in the extreme.From the archive
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November 09, 2011
Simplot plans New Potato Processing plant in Idaho, closing 3 existing plants
The J. R. Simplot Company is planning to build a state-of-the-art potato processing plant in Caldwell, Idaho, with site preparation anticipated to begin next May and start-up expected by spring of 2014.From the archive
April 17, 2011
Tavern Traditions help operators to use social media to find customers interested in Tavern Heritage Food
New Lamb Weston Tavern Traditions™-brand Beer Battered Onion Rings, Fries, and Mozzarella Sticks allow foodservice operators to tap the heritage of the American tavern renaissanceFrom the archive
February 21, 2010
No more 'Would you like fries with that'
It's time to bury that negative fast-food cliché, "Would you like fries with that?" In today's restaurant world, whether it's quick service or full service, operators are finding new ways to present and flavor fries, and customers are eating...From the archive
July 19, 2009
SIPCO Potato Growers seek investigation of Conagra Lamb Weston
Southern Idaho potato growers filed a request with the United States Department of Justice on Friday seeking an investigation into allegations that ConAgra violated anti-trust laws.The Idaho Office of the Attorney General confirmed that it relieved, si...From the archive
April 06, 2009
Potato Prices
What is the 'right' price for potatoes for processing?In the classic model price is determined by supply and demand. Several models exist.
But the reality is even more complex.
From the archive
August 06, 2008
ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston, Ochoa Foods Announce New Joint Venture
ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston, the largest potato company in North America with annual sales exceeding $2 billion, and Ochoa Foods, a privately owned potato processing company based in Boise, Idaho, announced today that they have entered into a new joint ...From the archive
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