potato processing
Calbee adds new potato snack: Spudkins Fry Cuts
Calbee North America recently announced the launch of a new potato snack — Spudkins Fry Cuts. They are made from russet potatoes and come in three f... READ MORE »
Lamb Weston selects new chief supply chain officer
Lamb Weston Holdings has named Gerardo Scheufler as its new senior vice president and chief supply chain officer, beginning Aug. 12, 2019. He replaces... READ MORE »
Michigan potato vodka company gets state grant, will add gin
A vodka made using Michigan potatoes that launched last year is getting a state grant to help increase production. In addition, the distilling company... READ MORE »
Lamb Weston reports 10% net sales increase for 2018-19 fiscal year
Lamb Weston Holdings reported a 10% net sales increase to $3.757 billion — including a fourth-quarter of $1.003 billion — for the 2018-19 fiscal y... READ MORE »
Frito-Lay, McCain rated among most valuable food brands in the world
Two potato processors rank in the top 10 of Brand Finance’s 2019 list of most valuable food brand’s in the world. Frito-Lay, owned by PepsiCo, ... READ MORE »
Idaho potato industry wants more processing facilities, reliable transportation system
The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) recently held regional meetings in Aberdeen, Rexburg and Burley to listen to the needs and concerns of state's... READ MORE »
Penobscot McCrum building new processing facility in Maine
Maine’s potato-growing powerhouse Aroostock County is getting a new potato processing plant. Penobscot McCrum is building a 115,000-square-foot f... 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 »
Ore-Ida being shopped by Kraft Heinz, report says
CNBC reports potato processing giant Ore-Ida is being shopped by parent company Kraft Heinz. Kraft Heinz is looking to make significant profile cha... READ MORE »
Great Lakes Potato Chips developing purple potato chip using MSU’s Blackberry
As eating habits evolve, the potato’s place at the dinner table continues to change. David Douches, a professor in Michigan State Universi... READ MORE »
