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French Fry Producer from the 1970’s

Q:

I would like to know how I can find a French fry producer who was in business back in 1970's and 1980's, who supplied French fries to eateries in Idaho. Can you please help me out?

A:

All the major French fry processors in the United States were in business back then, Simplot and Ore-Ida were the largest in Idaho. Simplot invented the frozen fry and started up a plant in 1960 in Burley.

Hope this helps with your project.

Contact info for the processors is here: Idaho® Potato Processors