processing and packaging
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 »
Overcoming negative reputation of dried potatoes biggest goal for Idahoan exec Ellis
The practice of dehydrating potatoes for later consumption started during World War II as a way to give soldiers in the field a more stable means of f... READ MORE »
McCain adding $80 million specialty production line to New Brunswick facility
McCain Foods will invest $80 million toward the creation of a new Formed Potato Specialty production line at its existing Grand Falls, New Brunswick f... READ MORE »
McCain breaks ground on $300 million expansion in Washington
McCain Foods USA officially started construction Oct. 15 on its new $300 million, 170,000-square foot potato processing facility in Othello, Washingto... READ MORE »
Master Chefs’ Institute issues Seal of Excellence for 52 Lamb Weston potato products
The Master Chefs’ Institute recently issued Lamb Weston a Seal of Excellence rating across five product categories, comprising 52 Lamb Weston potato... READ MORE »
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 »
The latest in mesh bag technology from a sustainability leader
{Sponsored} Fox Packaging has built a reputation in the industry through continuous innovation and in advantageously utilizing the evolution in techn... 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 »
