Potato Processor

Simplot, Kraft Heinz ink deal for exclusive production of Ore-Ida brand

The J.R. Simplot Company has agreed on an exclusive, multi-year agreement with Kraft Heinz naming Simplot as the exclusive manufacturer and supplier o... continue reading »

Tomra Food adds to leadership team

Tomra Food has strengthened its leadership team as part of a commitment to deliver even more effective sorting solutions and even more outstanding add... continue reading »

Uglies potato chips rebrands, launches new character

Uglies Kettle Chips has announced a brand redesign with a new logo, website and a package design ready to hit shelves in January. Uglies, a divisio... continue reading »

Cedric Heymans

New flux of potato-based beverages hitting market

Three international drink makers have brought new potato-based drinks to market. New opportunities for potato growers — both in the U.S. and abroad ... continue reading »

McCain Foods invests $55 million in plant-based frozen food producer Strong Roots

Strong Roots, a leading plant-based frozen food company, and McCain Foods, a family-owned world leader in frozen potato specialties and appetizers, ha... continue reading »

The Little Potato Company debuts new flavor kits, new purple variety

The Little Potato Company is introducing two flavor extensions to its best-selling Microwave Ready line: Smoked Salt and Roasted Garlic, Rosemary and... continue reading »

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Tomatoes, potatoes show resiliency to climate change in new study

A new study led by researchers at the University of Florida predicts that the supply chains for two of Americans' most popular plant-based foods — f... continue reading »

‘Coolest Thing in Idaho’ campaign includes potato forming machine

Idaho Steel's Nex-Gem3 Rotary Former is part of the Idaho Manufacturing Alliance's (IMA) Coolest Thing Made in Idaho campaign. In celebration of Na... continue reading »

New potato processing facility coming to eastern Idaho

Plans to complete a 280,000-square foot refrigerated warehouse that will house a potato processing facility in Pocatello, Idaho, are back on. Accor... continue reading »

Key, Exeter announce partnership to distribute potato sorting system

Key Technology and Exeter Engineering have announced the formation of a sales and service partnership in North America. Under the terms of the agreeme... continue reading »