Potato Processor
Newtec has long history in produce sorting, grading
When Newtec constructed the first AI-based grading machine for potatoes in 1997, it was before: WiFi was introduced Facebook.com was registere... continue reading »
Penobscot McCrum opens new Maine potato processing facility
Growing potatoes in northern Maine is nothing new to the McCrum family. However, opening North America’s newest fry processing plant during COVID... continue reading »
Produce sorting equipment data useful from processing line back to the field
Although sorting equipment is capable of collecting an incredible amount of data, most of that data goes unused. But that data can be extremely valuab... continue reading »
Potato chip industry sees boon in retail sector during COVID
A pandemic doesn’t come with many positives, but it hasn’t been bad for the potato chip industry. Unlike Western U.S. producers of russet and t... continue reading »
French fry giant Lamb Weston reports sales down 16% during fourth quarter
Lamb Weston, one of the world’s largest french fry makers, reported net sales were down 16% during the fourth quarter of its fiscal year. The pub... continue reading »
Frito-Lay planning $200 million expansion at Georgia facility
Frito-Lay plans to start a $200 million expansion at its Perry, Georgia facility. The announcement came from Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that the snack... continue reading »
Lamb Weston donates 20,000 masks to Washington State University campus
Lamb Weston donated 20,000 disposable masks for student and employee use at Washington State University Tri-Cities for when in-person learning resumes... continue reading »
McCain Foods constructing emission-reducing system at Australia facility
McCain Foods Australia has commenced construction on a renewable energy system that will reduce emissions from its Ballarat food processing facility b... continue reading »
McCain Foods outlines sustainability goals
July 13, on National French Fry Day, McCain is announced a commitment to improving the sustainability of our products, including the iconic french fry... continue reading »
COVID-related foodservice decline forces fry makers to make tough decisions
Now three months into the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the situation remains fluid and unsettled for the potato industry and that likely wi... continue reading »
