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juni 18, 2025
United States Potato Exports 2024–2025: Frozen, Fresh, and Seed Grow While Dehydrated and Chips Decline
United States potato exports fell 4% in volume and 1% in value (July 2024–March 2025), mainly due to lower dehydrated and chip exports. Frozen, fresh, and seed exports rose, with strong gains in Japan, Taiwan, and Guatemala despite China-India competition.
juni 12, 2025
Potato Processor Lamb Weston Issues F2024 Global Sustainability Report
With a focus on Making Fries and Making Strides, Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. issued its annual Global Sustainability Report, providing updates on the company’s performance against key sustainability and people initiatives during its fiscal year 2024.
april 26, 2025
Lamb Weston faces a class action lawsuit for failing to give Washington workers proper breaks
Lamb Weston faces a $14M class action lawsuit in Washington over unpaid breaks and overtime at its potato processing plants, including a closed Connell french fry facility. Workers seek damages; Lamb Weston denies the claims. Sponsored Content
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maart 01, 2025
Blackfoot, Idaho: The 'Potato Capital of the World' Where Comfort Food Reigns Supreme
Blackfoot, Idaho, known as the "Potato Capital of the World," is home to the Idaho Potato Museum and delicious comfort food spots like Rupe’s Burgers. Visitors can enjoy potato-themed attractions, the annual Potato Festival, and outdoor adventures at Hell’s Half Acre. This underrated city offers a perfect mix of food, history, and nature.
januari 10, 2025
Belgian Fries manufacturer Agristo selects North Dakota to build first production plant in the United States
Agristo is investing up to USD 450 million to build its first U.S. production facility in Grand Forks, North Dakota, driven by increasing demand for frozen potato products in North America.
december 20, 2024
Urschel Unveils the New CCLL Lattice Slicer: Precision Cutting for Lattice Chips and Waffle Fries
Urschel Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in food cutting technology, is excited to introduce the CCLL (Chip Cutter Large Lattice) Slicer, an advanced and high-performance solution for producing perfect lattice chips and thick potato waffle fries.
december 19, 2024
Lamb Weston Appoints Michael J. Smith as President and Chief Executive Officer
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. has announced the appointment of Michael J. Smith, current Chief Operating Officer of Lamb Weston, as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the company’s Board of Directors, effective January 3, 2025.
december 15, 2024
Cavendish Farms plans USD 150 million investment in Jamestown potato processing plant
Cavendish Farms is planning a nearly USD 150 million investments at its Jamestown potato processing plant. Breaking ground in spring 2025 is an USD 100 million expansion that will increase the annual production capacity from 410 to 450 million pounds.
december 13, 2024
Lamb Weston has requested demolition permits for its Connell French Fry processing plant closed in October
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. is moving to tear down its french fry plant in Connell, dashing local hopes that another company might take it over and bring fresh industry and jobs to the small city.
november 22, 2024
Alleged 'potato cartel' accused of conspiring to raise price of frozen French fries, tater tots across the United States
Four major potato processing companies, McCain Foods, Cavendish Farms, Lamb Weston, and J.R. Simplot, are accused of price-fixing in a class-action lawsuit filed in the United States District Court.