News On French Fries and Potato Specialties

January 10, 2022

Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2022 Results; Updates Fiscal Year 2022 Outlook

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its fiscal second-quarter 2022 results and updated its fiscal 2022 outlook. Second Quarter Fiscal 2022 Highlights

January 09, 2022

Real-time measurement of dry matter content of french fries during processing now feasible

Dry matter is a key quality parameter for French fries and other potato-based food products. Aquantis now offers inline measurement of dry matter content of french fries during processing.

January 08, 2022

Simplot's outlook: 4 Operational Trends for Restaurants in 2022

Potato Processor Simplot looks ahead at 2022. What should restaurant operators expect? An experts view on the supply chain crisis, labor shortages, new technology and restaurants’ innovative solutions.

January 08, 2022

APH Group closes major contracts in China, Romania and Saudi Arabia

APH Group, a distributor of farm equipment, recently closed several multi-million contracts in China, Romania, and Saudi Arabia. APH Group will supply storage-, grading and washing installations for three new French fries factories.

December 23, 2021

Only small fries for McDonald's customers in Japan, as floods in Western Canada disrupt supply

Fans of McDonald's Fries in Japan are out of luck next week. The restaurant chain will only offers its small size portions, as flooding in Western Canada and COVID-19 disrupts the global supply chain for 'McDonald's potato'.

McCain Foods Mozzarella cheese sticks, one of several cheese based appetizers offered by the company.

December 23, 2021

McCain Foods USA to expand its appetizer processing plant in Plover, Wisconsin

McCain Foods USA will expand its appetizer processing plant in Plover, Wisconsin with an additional production line to produce cheese based appetizers.

December 18, 2021

Recognition for The Dukes of Chippingdom grows!

Lamb Weston is proud to announce further recognition of their exciting proper British chip as The Dukes of Chippingdom are shortlisted for the Plant-Based Product of the Year Category in The Caterer Supplier Awards 2021!

Strong Roots will remain independent with McCain Foods investing USD 55 million to help the company to grow and further drive its work in sustainability

December 13, 2021

McCain Foods invests USD 55 million in Strong Roots to help grow the company and expand its work in sustainability

Strong Roots, a leading plant-based frozen food company, and McCain Foods, the family-owned world leader in frozen potato specialties and appetizers, announced a strategic partnership, with McCain Foods

December 05, 2021

Interpom 2021 ended on a positive note despite unusual circumstances

The 20th edition of Interpom, the trade fair for the entire potato chain, was finally held a year later on 28, 29, and 30 November 2021 in Kortrijk Xpo.

December 01, 2021

Lamb Weston partners with the Master Chefs of Great Britain

Lamb Weston is very excited to announce it’s now officially a corporate partner of the Master Chefs of Great Britain!

November 27, 2021

The New Belt Drying System from Rosenqvists Food Technologies

Convinced that there is room for improvement for the drying process part of the production of french fries, Rosenqvists Food Technologies optimized the drying process and now introduces a new belt drying system.

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.

United States frozen potato export continued to improve

November 20, 2021

United States export of frozen potato increased by 30 percent in Q3 (YOY)

U.S. exports of frozen potato products increased by 30% for the July – September 2021 quarter compared to 2020. These increases were led by a 63% increase to Mexico

November 09, 2021

World Potato Congress call for nominations for the industry awards-11th World Potato Congress May 30 to June 2, 2022

The World Potato Congress Industry Award ceremony is an important and prestigious event on the international potato scene. The award recognizes a lifetime of contributions to the potato industry.

French Fry manufacturer Agristo has ordered two more Pulsemaster PEF-Systems

November 08, 2021

French Fry manufacturer Agristo orders two more Pulsemaster PEF-Systems

Pulsemaster, №1 provider of Pulsed Electric Field systems for potato processing, announces that it has entered into an agreement for the sale of two 100 kW Pulsed Electric Field systems to Agristo, a major producer of high-quality French fries and potato specialties.

November 08, 2021

2021 Q1 potato sales at US retail see increases compared to 2019

During the first quarter of Potatoes USA’s Marketing Year 2022 (July - September 2021), potato sales decreased in dollars by 1.1% and in volume by 5.7% compared to the same period in 2020.

Miso Robotics Announces Flippy 2 Next Generation Flagship Product

November 02, 2021

Miso Robotics Foodservice Robot Flippy is growing up

Miso Robotics, the startup transforming the foodservice industry with intelligent automation, unveiled the newest model of Flippy, its flagship product, aptly named Flippy 2.