News On French Fries and Potato Specialties

Lutosa debuts new Product Lineup ahead of Anuga
October 01, 2019
Potato Processor Lutosa debuts new Product Lineup ahead of Anuga
With Anuga 2019 coming up, Lutosa has revealed a whole new lineup of products which will be on display during the event. First off, the company has unveiled the Lutosa Dipsters, which are French fries made from carefully selected potatoes.
US-Japan trade deal a positive for potato industry, even without inclusion of fresh
September 28, 2019
US-Japan trade deal a positive for potato industry, even without inclusion of fresh
Farmers, ranchers and many others involved in U.S. agriculture are welcoming an announcement of a mini-trade deal between the United States and Japan, a long-time, steady customer of U.S. ag products.
Today, an initiative to protect and restore biodiversity in agricultural supply chains named 'One Planet Business for Biodiversity' (OP2B) – was formally launched on stage at the United Nations Climate Action Summit.
September 23, 2019
McCain Foods joins OP2B, an initiative to enhance biodiversity in agricultural supply chains
McCain Foods joins the 'One Planet Business for Biodiversity' (OP2B) coalition as a founding member. This initiative to protect and restore biodiversity in agricultural supply chains was launched today at the United Nations Climate Action Summit
Canadian Potato Crop Report September 11, 2019, provided by the United Potato Growers of Canada.
September 20, 2019
Canadian Potato Crop Report September 11, 2019
The United Potato Growers of Canada (UPGC) has released its most recent Canadian Potato Crop Report.
Artist impression of the greenfield potato processing facility Aviko is planning in Poperinge, Belgium
(Courtesy: Luc Vandewynckel Architect)
September 14, 2019
Dutch Potato Processing company Aviko builds greenfield french fry factory in Belgium
Dutch-based company Aviko, one of Europe’s biggest producers of fresh, frozen, dried and specialty potato products, has announced a major investment in its production capacity in Poperinge, Belgium.
Potato growers for McCain Foods in Tasmania gain price increase.
September 10, 2019
Tasmanian McCain potato growers gain price increase
A long-awaited price increase has come for the state's McCain potato growers. Grower Beau Gooch said the $33 per tonne increase would help put profitability back in the paddock.
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Analyst Insight: No deal Brexit impact on the fresh chipping sector
September 09, 2019
Analyst Insight: No deal Brexit impact on the fresh chipping sector
The fresh chipping sector makes up about 12% of total potato production in Great Britain. The market follows season trends with demand driven by chip shop footfall throughout the year.
McCain Foods Recognizes Guest Farms Ltd. As Champion Grower
September 04, 2019
McCain Foods Recognizes Guest Farms Ltd. As Champion Potato Grower (Florenceville plant)
Guest Farms Ltd. of Holmesville was named the 2018-2019 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Florenceville-Bristol during the 46th Annual McCain Growers’ Banquet held August 22.
An international fair at the heart of the Belgian potato sector.
September 02, 2019
Potato Europe 2019, an international fair at the heart of the Belgian potato sector.
On 4 and 5 September the international potato fair PotatoEurope 2019 will take place in
Tournai. That the fair continues to grow is demonstrated by the fact that there are almost
20% more exhibitors from 17 different countries.
Nathan Richardson, Chairperson of the Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association (TFGA) Vegetable Council.
August 28, 2019
Tasmanian Potato Farmers accepted Simplot's latest price offer
More than 80 potato growers in Tasmania, Australia felt a sense of relief when receiving Simplot's second offer for their processing potatoes, says Nathan Richardson, chairperson of the Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association (TFGA) Vegetable Council.
McCain Foods Invests 12 Million Dollars in its Florenceville, New Brunswick Potato Processing Facility
August 27, 2019
McCain Foods to increase capacity of French Fry line in Florenceville, New Brunswick
McCain Foods Canada, a division of McCain Foods Limited, shared today the company’s plan to further invest CAD 12 Million dollars in its potato processing facility in the French fry capital of the world, Florenceville, New Brunswick.
Canadian Potato Crop Report August 15, 2019, provided by the United Potato Growers of Canada
August 16, 2019
Canadian Potato Crop Report August 15, 2019
The United Potato Growers of Canada have released an update on the condition of the Canadian Potato Crop, as per August 15, 2019
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August 07, 2019
McCain Foods Subsidiary in Argentina, Affected by Retention Taxes, Looks to Brazil
Frozen French Fry manufacturer McCain Foods prioritises its Latin America investments in Brazil, sending waves of concern to its Argentinian subsidiary about its future.
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July 31, 2019
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Processing Equipment Manufacturer FoodeQ has developed a system that first steams (blanches) the products very hygienically and then cools it.
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