News On French Fries and Potato Specialties from the United States

Lamb Weston headquarters in Eagle, Idaho (Courtesy: Idaho Statesman)
January 04, 2019
Potato Processor Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2019 Results
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today its fiscal second quarter 2019 results and updated its full year outlook.
Alan Kahn, Idaho Potato Commission VP of Foodservice
December 03, 2018
Idaho Potato Commission hires Alan Kahn to lead its Foodservice Division
Today the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) welcomes Alan Kahn as the new Vice President of Foodservice. His extensive foodservice and marketing experience will help him to develop and implement attention-grabbing campaigns focused on foodservice.
Lamb Weston potato products
October 02, 2018
Potato Processor Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2019 Results
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today its fiscal first quarter 2019 results.
View on the Simplot facilities in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Last Wednesday the processing plant racked up an estimated 150.000 USD in damage as a result of fire.
September 23, 2018
Simplot potato processing plant in Grand Forks damaged by fire
An equipment fire at the Simplot potato processing plant in Grand Forks, ND late last Wednesday, forced employees to evacuate and caused an estimated USD 150.000 of damage.
Accounting for 69 percent of the potato production in 2017, Russets are still by far the most important potato type in the United States.
September 18, 2018
Potatoes Annual Summary: 2017 US Potato Production Up Slightly
Earlier this month, USDA-NASS published its annual report 'Potatoes 2017 Summary; September 2018'. The 2017 data indicate a slight increase of the total potato production in the United States compared to the previous year.
Front row, left to right: Field Department Senior Field Rep Brianne O’Leary, Easton Plant Manager Dave Giroux, McCain Champion Growers Lloyd Leavitt, Landen Leavitt, Randy Leavitt, Lori Leavitt, McCain VP of Integrated Supply Chain Dale McCarthy.
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September 03, 2018
Leavitt Farms recognized as Champion potato grower for McCain Foods Easton
The Top 10 Potato Growers for the McCain Foods Easton, Maine French Fry plant were recognized at the annual McCain Grower Barbecue at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center in Presque Isle last month
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Screenshot of the homepage of the Idaho Potato Commission website https://idahopotato.com/
August 21, 2018
Idaho Potato Commission website redesigned
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is thrilled to announce the launch of its redesigned website with more mobile-friendly formats, scroll features, modified layouts and a load-on-demand feature.
Using gene editing technology such as CRISPR-Cas9, bruising and browning of potatoes can be reduced, eliminating some of the 3.6 billion lbs. of potato food waste each year.
August 06, 2018
Potato Processing company J.R. Simplot acquires license for CRISPR-CAS9 gene editing technology
J.R. Simplot has acquired a license for CRISPR-Cas9 and related gene editing tools. This provides Simplot with another avenue to add desirable traits to fruits and vegetables, including potatoes.
Buscan mantener el factor crujiente de las papas fritas
July 19, 2018
Buscan mantener el factor crujiente de las papas fritas
La papa a la francesa perfecta es crujiente por afuera y esponjosa por dentro. Pero una papa que se entrega a domicilio con frecuencia es fría, blanda y mustia. Lamb Weston, el fabricante número uno de esos manjares de papa en Estados Unidos, quiere mejorar la comida rápida.
McCain Foods USA subsidiary announces closure of Monroe, NC appetizer plant
July 01, 2018
McCain Foods USA subsidiary announces closure of Monroe, NC appetizer plant
Great American Snacks, Inc., a subsidiary of McCain Foods USA, Inc., announced today that it will close operations at its Monroe, North Carolina manufacturing plant due to the age of the building and challenging infrastructure.
Artist rendering of the planned NewCold frozen storage facility in Burley, Idaho
June 26, 2018
Cold Chain Logistics provider NewCold builds fully automated frozen storage warehouse in Idaho
Dutch frozen storage specialist NewCold is investing $90 million to build a fully automated 140-foot-high, 25 million-cubic-foot frozen storage warehouse in Burley, Idaho.
Potato store in Idaho (Courtesy: Reddit)
June 19, 2018
USDA: 9 Percent More Potatoes in Stock than on June 1, 2017
In the United States, there was 9 percent more potatoes in stock on June 1 compared to last year
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Lamb Weston saves energy with installation efficient refrigeration equipment
Potato Processor Lamb Weston recently implemented new refrigeration equipment in its Hermiston plant, which company executives said will save 12 million kilowatt hours annually.
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Oregon Governor visits Lamb Weston - Hermiston expansion
Lamb Weston Hermiston welcomed the Oregon Governor Kate Brown, who got a look at the site where workers are busy constructing the $250 million expansion of the existing french fry factory.
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April 22, 2018
United States Potato Stocks up 2 percent
The 13 major potato States held 134 million cwt of potatoes in storage April 1, 2018, up 2 percent from April 1, 2017 according to a USDA report released last week.
In the retail segment, Lamb Weston reported a volume increase of 22 percent, primarily driven by distribution gains of Grown in Idaho and other branded products, as well as the timing of shipments of private label products.
April 16, 2018
Potato Processor Lamb Weston reports 12% sales increase to 863 million for Q3 FY 2018
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its third quarter 2018 results and updated outlook for fiscal 2018 earlier this month.

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