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United States potato imports continue to grow
August 27, 2021
United States potato imports continue to grow
United States imports of potatoes and potato products for the July 2020 – June 2021 marketing year increased by 12% in fresh weight equivalent volume and 16% in value, compared to the previous marketing year.
 U.S. potato exports recover in Marketing Year 2020/21
August 23, 2021
U.S. potato exports recover in Marketing Year 2020/21
Exports from the U.S. were impacted by reduced demand and shipping problems starting in January 2020; this reduced demand carried through the end of 2020.
Taco Bell® Nacho Fries Just Got Hotter With New Limited Time TRUFF Partnership
August 19, 2021
Taco Bell® Nacho Fries Just Got Hotter With New Limited Time TRUFF Partnership
Last month, the fan-favorite Nacho Fries made its seventh debut to menus nationwide. Now, Taco Bell is spicing things up through a new partnership with fellow SoCal brand TRUFF.
Annual Report: McCain Foods in Britain impacted by pandemic and poor potato crop
August 08, 2021
Annual Report: Results McCain Foods in Britain impacted by pandemic and poor potato crop
McCain Foods (GB) Ltd is a leading manufacturer of frozen potato products in Great Britain. The company recently released its 'Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended June 2020'.
Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results; Provides Fiscal Year 2022 Outlook
July 29, 2021
Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results; Provides Fiscal Year 2022 Outlook
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2021 results and provided its outlook for fiscal 2022.
Lamb Weston Meijer: Expanding production capacity with new state-of-the-art french fry plant in Kruiningen - the Netherlands
July 28, 2021
Lamb Weston Meijer expanding production capacity with new state-of-the-art french fry plant in Kruiningen, The Netherlands
Lamb Weston / Meijer (LW/M) announced plans to build a new french fry plant, expanding its existing production facility in Kruiningen, the Netherlands.
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Willie Jacobs, CEO of Potatoes South Africa (Courtesy: Potatoes South Africa)
July 28, 2021
Expiration of anti-dumping tariffs on fries leaves South African potato industry vulnerable
Anti-dumping tariffs on frozen French fries imported from the Netherlands and Germany have expired, leaving the South African potato industry vulnerable to ‘dumping’.
Industry Awards Call for Nominations - 11th World Potato Congress, Dublin, Ireland, May 30 to June 2, 2022
July 26, 2021
World Potato Congress calls for nominations for the Industry Award ceremony at their next conference in Dublin, Ireland
Romain Cools, President and CEO, World Potato Congress Inc., and Tamas Houlihan, Chairman, WPC Industry Awards Committee, are now requesting nominations for the 2022 World Potato Congress Industry Awards.
Lamb Weston Seashore Style Fries Flat (Courtesy: Lamb Weston)
July 22, 2021
Lamb Weston to Invest USD 415 Million in French Fry Processing Line in American Falls, Idaho
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today an expansion of french fry processing capacity at its facility in American Falls, Idaho, and the declaration of its quarterly dividend.
PotatoEurope Netherlands - outdoor exhibition September 1-2 2021 - cancelled due to the COVID-19 situation.
July 21, 2021
PotatoEurope Netherlands - outdoor exhibition September 1-2 2021 - cancelled
Due to the current developments in regard to the coronavirus pandemic in the Netherlands and the associated lack of official approval from Dutch authorities to hold the event, PotatoEurope 2021 has been cancelled.
'Creme de la Creme Pommes Frites' cost a whopping USD 200, setting a Guinness World Record for the 'Most Expensive French Fries'
July 21, 2021
NYC Restaurant Sets Guinness World Record for Most Expensive French Fries
Serendipity3, an iconic Upper East Side restaurant in NYC, set a Guinness World Record for making the 'Most Expensive French Fries'
Extension product capacity at Farm Frites Poland SA
July 19, 2021
Potato Processor Farm Frites Poland SA plans expansions
Farm Frites Poland SA, the joint venture of Farm Frites and Aviko, located in the North of Poland in Lębork, announces its capacity expansion plans.
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Iraq: New agricultural project to create more than 500 jobs.
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Iraq: New potato processing project to create more than 500 jobs
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Thursday laid the foundation stone of a potato production factory in Duhok, set to provide 500 jobs and make use of local potato products.
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