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J&J green paper, a Miami-Dade company, announces the implementation of its game-changing sustainable packaging initiative Janus® in partnership with arcos dorados, the largest MCDonald's independent franchisee in the world
June 27, 2024
J&J Green Paper implements its sustainable packaging initiative Janus® with largest independent McDonalds franchisee in the world
J&J Green Paper has announced that its revolutionary JANUS® barrier technology is being used by Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc., the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee and a local packaging supplier in Argentina.
From left to right: Johan Ichoh, Stephan van Kuik (CEO Lamb Weston), Abed Ichoh (Founder ILG Food Group), Tibor Warga, Roel Sweris, and Jurgen Meilink.
May 19, 2024
Lamb Weston and ILG Food Group are now also partners for the Swedish foodservice market
Lamb Weston and ILG Food Group are intensifying their collaboration to better serve the Swedish Mediterranean foodservice market.
Potato Dish Trends
March 07, 2024
Potatoes a top menu performer as loaded drums, fries, bowls entice younger generations
Potatoes appeared on nearly 83% of all U.S. restaurant menus in 2023, demonstrating the staying power of America’s favorite vegetable as a top menu performer.
Cheesey Poutine French Fries with Gravy and Cheese Curds
August 01, 2023
Where to Eat Canada's Most Iconic French Fries-Based Dish Poutine? A New Study Lists Top 10 Restaurants
Schwart's, Modavie, Aux Anciens Canadiens top the list of Canada's most popular restaurants serving Poutine. The study is based on customer reviews of these restaurants on TripAdvisor.
Wendy's/Arby's profit beats expectations as Arby's improves
May 04, 2023
Wendy's is Fueling 'Fry'-nals with FREE Hot & Crispy Fries for Philadelphia-Area College Students
It's finals time, a.k.a. the season of all-nighters in the library. Wendy's® knows late-night cram sessions can leave you hungry for the right answers – and for a late-night snack,
Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Outlook
April 10, 2023
Potato Processor Lamb Weston F2023 Q3 Results: Sales up 31 percent YOY, volume flat
Potato Processor Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its fiscal third quarter 2023 results and updated its fiscal 2023 outlook.
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The Hotel Show
April 06, 2023
Global Hospitality Providers Head To Dubai As Regional Industry Plans Multi-Billion Investments
Major worldwide players will gather in Dubai this May (23-25 May) at The Hotel Show – the undisputed flagship for, and gateway to, the Middle East’s multi-billion-dollar hospitality industry
Baked potato roses
April 04, 2023
Rosas de patata al horno: la divertida guarnición para acompañar la carne
¿Aún no has probado las rosas de patatas? Pues no sabes lo que te estás perdiendo. Se trata de una receta que, como su propio nombre indica, su ingrediente principal y absoluto protagonista es la patata.
Potatoes USA Pulse
January 26, 2023
Diners will pay more for meals that include potatoes
A recent study of 1,500 patrons (consumers who eat out at restaurants) identified habits and opinions of restaurant patrons related to potatoes.
The next generation of fries have arrived… and they are REALLY Crunchy!
January 18, 2023
The next generation of fries have arrived… and they are REALLY Crunchy!
Lamb Weston has launched its latest potato innovation in the United Kingdom: REALLY Crunchy Fries! These ground-breaking coated fries promise an unbeatable long-lasting crunch sensation and are also very sustainable.
Woolworths confirmed the shortage was hitting bagged chips.
January 17, 2023
Australian potato shortage now impacting potato chips as well as frozen fries
Australian supermarket chain Woolworths has confirmed a major potato shortage has caused the price of potato-based snacks to soar – resulting in 'insane prices' for a single bag of chips.
Peak of the Market Ltd. Celebrates Manitoba Growers and Restaurants with Potato Week 2023
January 15, 2023
Peak of the Market Ltd. Celebrates Manitoba Growers and Restaurants with Potato Week 2023
Potato Week, presented by Peak of the Market Ltd., is back for a fifth year of delicious dishes featuring Manitoba-grown potatoes.
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