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China's frozen French fries production in the market year 2019/20 is forecast at 310,000 metric tonnes, a 10% increase from 2018/19 as a result of increased fresh potato production. Numerous domestic companies claim to produce "French fries", but the bulk of these produce crisp-type potato-based snacks resembling fries. Chinese Internet sites teaching people how to prepare French fries all start from raw potatoes, not from frozen French fries. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on South African consumer goods group AVI, which sold its 40 percent stake in Australian seafood and snacks joint venture Simplot Australia. Topics discussed include information on aim of AVI to reduce its exposure to categories with low growth potential; focus on AVI on Australia and New Zealand market after post-deal; information on AVI which produces, processes, distributes and markets consumer goods in food, beverage, footwear and personal care.

The article announces that the Dairy co-operative the Foremost Farms USA appointed former J.R. Simplot and Lamb Weston executive Greg Schlafer as its new chief executive officer (CEO).

Simplot is on the search for a new finance chief as Joel Barker is set to retire from the US agri-food business after 30 years service. During his time at Simplot, Barker also served as vice president of the company's agri-business group before becoming CFO, and previously held various roles across horticulture. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that Switzerland-based food giant Nestle is considering alternative options for its Lean Cuisine healthy living brand in Australia after Simplot, which manufactures and markets the product there, announced it is exiting the frozen meals category. Topics include the decision is part of a broader review which will see the company exit the frozen meals category to concentrate on its core capabilities in potatoes, vegetables, seafood, pasta and sauces.

The article announces that Garrett Lofto was appointed chief executive officer of the U.S. agri-food group J. R. Simplot Co.

The article offers brief information on the Birds Eye frozen fish range from J.R. Simplot Co.