french fries
Lamb Weston Holdings announces investment in new french fry processing line in Argentina
Lamb Weston Holdings announced Sept. 6 an expansion of french fry processing capacity in Argentina with the planned construction of a new manufacturin... READ MORE »
Pump the brakes on the shortage of french fries
Chances are you’ve seen the headlines regarding an impending french fry shortage. A Dec. 2 story from Bloomberg, titled “America Braces for Pos... READ MORE »
McCain Foods starting work on $300 million expansion to Washington processing facility
McCain Foods USA has announced a $300 million investment in its Othello, Washington potato processing facility, significantly expanding its North Amer... READ MORE »
New test detects acrylamide in french fries
French-fried potatoes are a popular side dish; but when potatoes are cooked to a golden brown or overcooked, a potentially toxic compound called “ac... READ MORE »
Washington growers agree to contracts with Lamb-Weston and Simplot
Washington state potato growers voted to accept contracts from processors Lamb-Weston and the J.R. Simplot Co. for the 2013 season. Dale Lathim, exec... READ MORE »
Co-founder of McCain Foods Ltd. dies
Wallace McCain, who co-founded an international food empire based on the frozen French fry, died on Saturday. He was 81. For more information press he... READ MORE »
