News On French Fries and Potato Specialties

North American potato processors either have or will be bringing at least 1.3 billion pounds of new processing capacity online between October 2018 and December 2019.
March 25, 2019
Will added North American potato processing capacity lead to increased acreage?
North American potato processors either have or will be bringing at least 1.3 billion pounds of new processing capacity online between October 2018 and December 2019. In Potato Country, Bruce Huffaker of NAPMN discusses the impact.
Food processing and packaging solutions provider tna has appointed Matthew Walters as branch manager to head up its African operations.
March 13, 2019
Matthew Walters to lead tna's African operations
Food processing and packaging solutions provider tna has appointed Matthew Walters as branch manager to head up its African operations.
Robert Irving, president of Cavendish Farms, delivers a speech to the Prince Edward Island Young Farmers Association. Irving said the company is currently working on developing potatoes that can withstand dry growing conditions.
March 05, 2019
Cavendish Farms invests in potato breeding to deal with climate change
Cavendish Farms is working to develop potato varieties that can thrive in dry growing conditions on Prince Edward Island, says the company’s president Robert Irving.
Lamb Weston Hot2Home™ fries picked up a Gold Award at the Casual Dining Show’s Innovation Challenge.
March 05, 2019
Lamb Weston's Hot2Home™ Fries win Gold at the Casual Dining Show
Lamb Weston Hot2Home™ fries picked up a Gold Award at the Casual Dining Show’s Innovation Challenge.
Aerial view of the McCain Foods french fry plant in Smithton, Tasmania, Australia
March 05, 2019
McCain Foods to upgrade its Smithton French Fry Plant
McCain Foods is to spend AUD 37 million (USD 26 million) to upgrade its french fry plant in Smithton, Tasmania (Australia).
The Nile Egyptian Co. for Foodstuff Ind is offering a range of frozen vegetables and plans to add frozen potato products
March 04, 2019
The Nile Egyptian Co. for Foodstuff Industries awaits potato factory licenses
The Nile Egyptian Co. for Foodstuff Ind is planning to invest worth EGP 10m (about USD 6 million) in a new factory to process potatoes next year.
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One of the many serving suggestions Aviko offers for their 1/4 and 1/2 Potato Skins newly introduced to UK Foodservice
March 03, 2019
Aviko launches Handmade, British Grown Potato Skins in the UK
Potato processor Aviko has launched its latest product to the UK and Irish foodservice market, ¼ and ½ Potato Skins.
McCain Foods South Africa claims in this advert that it produces the country's 'number one' chip.
February 28, 2019
McCain Foods South Africa can't claim they are 'SA's NO.1 Chip'
McCain Foods South Africa claims in this advert that it produces the country's 'number one' chip. However, the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) told them to remove the ads with immediate effect because the claim is simply not true.
In 2018, total retail frozen food sales in the United States hit nearly $57 billion.
February 26, 2019
AFFI: Frozen Food Aisle making a strong comeback
A recent research report, the Power of Frozen by the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and Food Marketing Institute (FMI) examines drivers for growth in retail frozen foods.
Snow shuts down Simplot's Portage La Prairie, Manitoba potato processing plant (Courtesy: Mike Blum)
February 22, 2019
Snow shuts down Simplot's Portage La Prairie potato processing plant
The build-up of snow and ice on the roof at Simplot's potato processing facility just west of Portage la Prairie in Manitoba, Canada has led to a shutdown.
Rite Stuff Foods offers naked and filled potatoes in flavours such as triple cheese, sour cream and chives, broccoli and cheese, sour cream and chives.
February 22, 2019
Rapidly expanding Finger Food manufacturer Frostkrone acquires Rite Stuff Foods
European Frozen Finger Food manufacturer Frostkrone Group announced earlier this month it had completed the acquisition of the Idaho based company Rite Stuff Foods Inc., a manufacturer specialised in the production of potato snacks.
Philippe Muyters, Minister of commerce for Flanders personally prepared some Belgian Fries for the Mexican Press to enjoy.
February 19, 2019
Belgapom brings James Bint and Belgian Fries to Mexico, a growing export market
As the export of frozen Belgian Fries to Mexico skyrockets, Belgapom took the ambassador of Belgian Fries - James Bint - on a recent economic mission to this growing export market
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McCain Foods USA is for a second time considering to buy a property in the Sky Ranch Business Center in Caldwell, Idaho. (Courtesy: Google Streetview)
February 10, 2019
Is a second French Fry Plant coming to Caldwell, Idaho?
McCain Foods USA is looking to buy a property for a 100,000 square feet facility in Caldwell, Idaho, for what we assume would be production plant for frozen french fries.
Leading frozen potato brand McCain is set to launch Lighter Home Chips, a brand-new version of UK’s favourite chips for the past 20 years, McCain Home Chips.
February 04, 2019
McCain Foods introduces 'lighter' Home Chips version in the United Kingdom
Leading frozen potato brand McCain is set to launch Lighter Home Chips, a brand-new version of UK’s favourite chips for the past 20 years, McCain Home Chips.
Prince Edward Island French Fry Manufacturer Cavendish Farms is importing a larger than usual amount of potatoes from other parts of Canada and the United States to make up for a local shortfall in supply.
February 04, 2019
Potato Processor Cavendish Farms imports millions of pounds of potatoes to P.E.I.
Prince Edward Island French Fry Manufacturer Cavendish Farms is importing a larger than usual amount of potatoes from other parts of Canada and the United States to make up for a local shortfall in supply.
Lamb Weston / Meijer announced the investment in a new factory for its Ambient Potato Business, the production of dehydrated potato products.
January 31, 2019
Lamb Weston Meijer to build processing plant for dehydrated potato products
Lamb Weston / Meijer announced the investment in a new factory for its Ambient Potato Business, the production of dehydrated potato products.
McCain Foods USA announced the closure of its production plant in Colton, California, laying off about 100 workers. The processing facility produces roasted, caramelized and sauteed frozen fruits and vegetables (Courtesy: Google Streetview; 2018)
January 31, 2019
McCain Foods USA to close Colton frozen vegetables plant
McCain Foods USA announced the closure of its production plant in Colton, California, laying off about 100 workers. The processing facility produces roasted, caramelized and sauteed frozen fruits and vegetables.
Lamb Weston / Meijer's current office location in Breda, the Netherlands.
January 29, 2019
Potato Processor Lamb Weston Meijer reorganizes offices in the Netherlands
European potato processor Lamb Weston / Meijer (LW/M) is to establish its Corporate Center at a new office location in Breda, while its Operations & Services Center will be located at the company’s current office location in Kruiningen

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