News On French Fries and Potato Specialties

International Food & Consumable Goods (IFCG) Egypt S.A.E recently introduced two new products at the SIAL Paris 2024: Sweet Potato Wedges in both skin-on and skin-off variations.

Lamb Weston opened its second production facility in Kruiningen the Netherlands, joined by employees directly involved in the project, suppliers, and regional/local authorities.

The J.R. Simplot Company has named G.Rey Reinhardt as President of its AgriBusiness Group. Reinhardt will take over for Doug Stone who announced his retirement earlier this year.

The World Potato Congress Inc. continues to grow and develop partnerships with potato organizations from around the world and has added Cavendish Farms as part of this portfolio of partners.

Grandes jugadores están invirtiendo en desarrollos industriales en Francia. Los productores de patatas deberán estar a la altura de la circunstancias para cumplir con la creciente demanda de materia prima.

Himalaya Food International Ltd. (listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange under ticker HIMIN), formerly known as Himalya International Ltd., is India's largest frozen and canned food processing company

Governor Josh Shapiro visited start-up company Folkland Foods, located in Waterford, Erie County, to announce a USD 3 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) investment in the company.

Marel, a global leader in food processing solutions, will hold an event entirely dedicated to Potato Specialties production equipment at its state-of-the-art Boxmeer Demo Center on November 27 and 28, 2024 (Right after Interpom)

Hungritos will be showcasing it's wide range of delicious finger food range and flavorful potato treats in the upcoming SIAL Paris 2024 at Booth 5A L208, starting from October 19-23.

Discover this versatile high-capacity French fry cutter and potato dicer at Interpom. FAM STUMABO has added the SureTec 240P to its wide range of potato cutting solutions.

Under the leadership of the president, Bolivia inaugurated the countries first potato processing, collection, and storage plant near la Paz.

Lamb Weston acquired the remaining shares (10%) of its operations in Argentina, Lamb Weston Alimentos Modernos S.A., which until now were held by Alimentos Modernos S.A.

In the wake of Lamb Weston’s decision to close its potato processing plant in Connell, McCain Foods is offering career opportunities at its Othello facility to the affected workers.

Mart Frozen Foods, a subsidiary of The Mart Group, has cut the ribbon on a USD 65 million high-tech food manufacturing facility in Rupert for the production of frozen, fully baked Idaho Potatoes (OH!Tatoes).

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. has announced its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and updated its full year earnings targets for fiscal 2025. In addition a restructuring plan was announced that includes a.o. the closing of the Connell facility.

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced the appointment of Norman Prestage to its Board of Directors.

What a day it was on Monday, June 24! The Adelaide Convention Centre was packed with over 900 delegates, all excited to hear from leaders and innovators of the global potato industry.

Potato washing, rock removal, and debris removal is one of the most challenging applications for French fry manufacturers globally. This is certainly true for BEM Brazil’s Minas Gerais plant, where 110 tons of product go through the washer on a main line every hour.