News On French Fries and Potato Specialties

Frozen Foods Will Continue Trending Up in 2021, predicts the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI)
November 10, 2020
Frozen Foods Will Continue Trending Up in 2021, predicts industry association
From fruits and snacks to entire meal solutions, the frozen category in the USA is experiencing all-time sales highs over the past year.
Lockdown 2.0 (UK) is here – AHDB reflects on what it means for the potato industry
November 10, 2020
Lockdown 2.0 (UK) is here – AHDB reflects on what it means for the potato industry
In the United Kingdom, Lockdown 2.0 is happening and it brings widespread closure of pubs and restaurants once again. AHDB reflects on what it means for the potato industry
Dr. André Jooste, an agricultural economist who joined Potatoes South Africa eight years ago.
November 10, 2020
André Jooste is leaving Potatoes South Africa
Dr. André Jooste, an agricultural economist who joined Potatoes South Africa eight years ago as chief executive officer, is leaving the organization at the end of the month for personal reasons.
Impression of the facilities of Brazilian French Fry manufacturer Bem Brasil.
November 04, 2020
Bem Brasil goes PEF
Elea GmbH, the world leader in Pulsed Electric Field systems for food processing, has supplied a first PEF Advantage system for potato processing suitable for processing up to 30 t/h.
Lamb Weston Meijer wants to increase its stake in Belaya Dacha's Lipetsk plant
November 03, 2020
Lamb Weston Meijer wants to increase its stake in Belaya Dacha's Lipetsk plant
The leadership of the Dutch company Lamb Weston Meijer, LWM CIS B.V., asked the Federal Antimonopoly Service to give it preliminary consent to acquire 39,38% of LLC Lamb Weston Belaya Dacha.
Romain Cools
November 02, 2020
Belgapom restarts search for a successor to Romain Cools as CEO of the Belgian potato industry association
With a new board, Belgapom starts its new search for a successor to Romain Cools as CEO of the Belgian potato trade and processing industry
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Morrocan potato processor Fun Fries line started up by 'Augmented Reality' headset out of Kiremko HQ in Holland
October 30, 2020
Kiremko starts up Fun Fries French fry line in Morocco remotely using AR
A new experience for both Kiremko and Morrocan potato processor Fun Fries; the French fry line that was installed last summer was started up entirely remotely using augmented reality.
Damien Botha from Sweet Potatoes Australia, says the new Edgell Sweet Potato Fries are crunchy and spectacular.
October 21, 2020
Bundaberg Sweet Potato Chips (Fries) go Australia-wide
A taste of Bundaberg will be served around the country as Sweet Potatoes Australia partners with Edgell to launch their new Sweet Potato Fries .
McCain Foods breaks ground for expansion of Lelystad factory
October 20, 2020
McCain Foods breaks ground for expansion of Lelystad factory
McCain Foods broke ground last week for the expansion of their French fry factory in Lelystad, The Netherlands
NewCold 'On Course' With Second UK Cold Storage Facility
October 20, 2020
NewCold 'On Course' With Second UK Cold Storage Facility
Preparations for NewCold's second UK deep freeze storage facility are fully on course, says the company and following the build commencement next month, the operation is expected to go live just one year later.
Key Technology Introduces Zephyr™ Next-Generation Horizontal-Motion Conveyor
October 20, 2020
Key Technology Introduces Zephyr™ Next-Generation Horizontal-Motion Conveyor
Featuring a patented direct drive with a counterbalance system, Zephyr's unique motion profile gently moves product with no segregation or stratification and at higher capacities than can be achieved with other horizontal motion conveyors.
Harvesting, prices and future plans: the potato situation in the regions of Russia
October 10, 2020
The 2020 potato harvest in the various regions of Russia
Since the start of autumn, potato producers in the regions of Russia have been facing many challenges, new and old. In the Russian Federation, the average annual volume of potatoes used for food purposes is estimated to be at 13-14 million tons, which makes potato one of the most important crops in Russia. In this article, we present information about the potato situation in various regions of Russia.
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McCain plant operator Rodney Smith at the new refrigerated Burnie potato storage facility, with 1000 tonnes of potatoes in a pile behind him. (Courtesy: Sandy Powell)
October 07, 2020
McCain Foods opens potato storage facility in Tasmania
A storage facility capable of storing 11,000 tonnes of potatoes has opened in Burnie, Tasmania. The facility, which can hold 9,000 tonnes in cold-storage long term as well as a further 2,000 tonnes in short term storage, is run by McCain.
Lutosa is a proud Belgian Brand, selling its Belgian Fries and a wide range of additional potato products to no less than 136 countries. No less than 94% of its production is exported.
October 07, 2020
Lutosa rebranding emphasizes worldwide ambition: Potatoes to the world
Lutosa is a proud Belgian Brand, selling its Belgian Fries and a wide range of additional potato products to no less than 136 countries. No less than 94% of its production is exported.
Postponed: World Potato Congress and Europatat events in Ireland postponed to 2022 due to pandemic crisis
October 01, 2020
World Potato and Europatat Congress, Ireland, 2021 – Postponed until 2022
World Potato Congress Inc., Europatat and the Irish Potato Federation have announced the postponement of the World Potato Congress (WPC) and the Europatat Congress planned for May/June in Dublin in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
McCain Foods USA, a leading supplier of frozen potato and appetizers across the United States, announced the restart of construction of its 170,000-square-foot expansion at its Othello, Washington potato processing facility.Paused due to COVID-19 restrict
September 29, 2020
Expansion Potato Processing Plant McCain Foods in Othello to resume early October
McCain Foods USA announced the restart of construction of its 170,000-square-foot expansion at its Othello, Washington potato processing facility. Paused due to COVID-19 restrictions, construction will resume in early October.

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