US agri-food group JR Simplot has agreed to acquire Belgian potato-processing company Clarebout Potatoes for an undisclosed sum. The deal, which is expected to be finalised by the end of the year, ...

Indeed, raw potatoes don’t freeze well; ice crystals rupture their cell walls, leaving them mushy once thawed—and many people think that means you cannot freeze potatoes. The secret to freezing ...

Potatoes, including white potatoes and sweet potatoes, will last for weeks at room temperature and up to a month or so if kept in a cool, dark place with good ventilation. But did you know they can ...

The J.R. Simplot Co. plans to acquire the operating business of Clarebout Potatoes, a Belgium-based processor. The planned acquisition brings together two market leaders in frozen potato products ...

While you can safely freeze raw potatoes, their cell structure will be significantly altered during freezing, giving them an unappetizing texture once cooked. Instead, you should always partially or ...