In studies performed by Yield10 in greenhouse or field tests, these traits have shown a range of promising activities such as good agronomic performance, increased photosynthesis, increased seed yield and/or increased biomass production.

This $300 million investment will significantly expand McCain Foods North American production capacity.

Lamb Weston Alimentos Modernos S.A. will sell frozen potato products under the Rapipap and Morixe brands.

The new state-of-the-art plant replaces Cavendish Farms’ previous plant, and will almost triple production capacity in Lethbridge.

North America is also expected to emerge as the second most lucrative market in the global frozen potato market.

Rite Stuff Foods processes the original Idaho potatoes to baked, filled potatoes, filled potato skins, potato wedges and potato pancakes, rollers and hearts for retailer, foodservice and restaurants.

Over half (55%) of Americans chose potatoes are their comfort food of choice, beating out other favorites like pizza (21%), macaroni and cheese (15%) and pasta (9%).

The Ready Meals operations will add approximately 70 million pounds of production capacity to Lamb Weston’s existing global manufacturing network.

The expansion of fast food chains, combined with a rising population and urbanization remain the key factors buoying market growth.