News On French Fries and Potato Specialties from the United States

Lamb Weston saves energy with installation efficient refrigeration equipment
May 06, 2018

Lamb Weston saves energy with installation efficient refrigeration equipment

Potato Processor Lamb Weston recently implemented new refrigeration equipment in its Hermiston plant, which company executives said will save 12 million kilowatt hours annually.
Oregon Governor visits Lamb Weston - Hermiston expansion
April 29, 2018

Oregon Governor visits Lamb Weston - Hermiston expansion

Lamb Weston Hermiston welcomed the Oregon Governor Kate Brown, who got a look at the site where workers are busy constructing the $250 million expansion of the existing french fry factory.
McDonald's Menu Items from around the World now available in Chicago
April 25, 2018

McDonald's Menu Items from around the World now available in Chicago

McDonald’s announced it’s serving up menu favorites from around the world in a one-of-a-kind global inspired restaurant on the ground floor of its new corporate headquarters, open today.
United States Potato Stocks up 2 percent
April 22, 2018

United States Potato Stocks up 2 percent

The 13 major potato States held 134 million cwt of potatoes in storage April 1, 2018, up 2 percent from April 1, 2017 according to a USDA report released last week.
Potato Processor Lamb Weston reports 12% sales increase to 863 million for Q3 FY 2018
April 16, 2018

Potato Processor Lamb Weston reports 12% sales increase to 863 million for Q3 FY 2018

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its third quarter 2018 results and updated outlook for fiscal 2018 earlier this month.
Lamb Weston expands leadership role of Mike Smith
April 07, 2018

Lamb Weston expands leadership role of Mike Smith

Lamb Weston announced last week that Mike Smith, Senior Vice President, Growth & Strategy, will assume leadership of its Foodservice and Retail Business Units.
Bill Whitacre, CEO of the J.R. Simplot Company announces retirement
April 07, 2018

Bill Whitacre, CEO of the J.R. Simplot Company announces retirement

Bill Whitacre, CEO of the J.R. Simplot Company since 2009, has announced he will retire per August 31, 2018
Global demand for potatoes is up, but US market share is down
April 04, 2018

Global demand for potatoes is up, but US market share is down

Worldwide consumption of potatoes is increasing, according to Blair Richardson, chief executive officer of Potatoes USA during a recent meeting of Wisconsin potato growers
Idaho Potato Commission joins in on the April Fools Fun with a new French Fry truck
April 03, 2018

Idaho Potato Commission joins in on the April Fools Fun with a new French Fry truck

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) said goodbye to their famous titanic tuber and hello to the newly unveiled, 40-foot long Big Idaho French Fry Truck.
Key Technology adds Sort-to-Grade for potato strips to Veryx Sorters
March 28, 2018

Key Technology adds Sort-to-Grade for Potato Strips to its Veryx Sorters

Key Technology introduces VERYX® digital sorters equipped with their patented Sort-to-Grade™ software for both wet and frozen potato strips.
Lamb Weston's Seashore™ French Fry Flavor now available in a great tasting Potato Puff
March 18, 2018

Lamb Weston's Seashore™ French Fry Flavor now available in a great tasting Potato Puff

On April 2, Lamb Weston will introduce the Seashore Puff™, a Potato Puff with the same distinct flavor (Sea-salt, Black Pepper and Garlic) as Lamb Weston's Seashore™ Fries, that have been growing in popularity in the fry category.
7-Eleven adds Potato Tots to its Snacks - TOPPED Potato Tots
March 15, 2018

7-Eleven adds Potato Tots to its Hot Snacks - Topped Potato Tots

Convenience Store Chain 7-Eleven adds potato tots to its hot snacks. The new 7‑Eleven Tots can be customized with toppings from 7‑ Eleven’s condiment and toppings bar - previously used to top nachos and Big Bite® hot dogs
Nacho Fries bestselling product launch in Taco Bell History
March 15, 2018

Nacho Fries Best-selling Product Launch in Taco Bell History

Last Tuesday, Taco Bell said its limited-time Nacho Fries have been crowned the company’s most successful new menu item ever.
Idaho Potato Crop of 2017 valued at $1.2 billion, a 22.7% increase!
March 06, 2018

USDA estimates the 2017 Idaho Potato Crop Value at $1.2 billion, up 22.7 percent

The USDA reported the preliminary estimated value for the Idaho® Potato crop of 2017 at USD 1.2 billion, a 22.7% leap from the previous year.
American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and Food Marketing Institute (FMI) to co-locate headquarters
February 21, 2018

American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and Food Marketing Institute (FMI) to co-locate headquarters

American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) President and CEO Alison Bodor recently announced that AFFI will co-locate its headquarters with the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) in Arlington, Virginia.
Lamb Weston introduces 'Crispy on Delivery': a comprehensive solution concept: special french fries, packaging and best practices - combined to get
February 20, 2018

Lamb Weston introduces 'Crispy on Delivery': Say Goodbye to Soggy Fries!

Today Lamb Weston introduced a solution for french fries that arrive hot and crispy via home delivery – new 'Crispy on Delivery' is a comprehensive solution that goes from store to door.
Lamb Weston expansion in Hermiston comes with millions in tax break.
February 07, 2018

Lamb Weston expansion in Hermiston comes with millions in tax break.

Lamb Weston's $220 million plan for its french fry making operation in Hermiston will come with a 15-year property tax break.
North America's biggest Potato Industry event is happening this week in Orlando
January 10, 2018

North America's biggest Potato Industry event is happening this week in Orlando

This week more than 2,000 growers, suppliers, and experts will converge at the largest conference and trade show for the potato industry held in North America, Potato Expo 2018.

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