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Hoeven: Agristo Deal a ‘Game Changer’ for ND

Published January 13, 2025

North Dakota Senator John Hoven calls Agristo's plan to build its first U.S. potato processing facility in Grand Forks a "game changer" for the region. "This just makes potato production possible for a lot more producers to expand their operations,"…

‘They Appreciate the Culture’

Published January 11, 2025

In recent years, Agristo significantly increased its share of the frozen potato product market worldwide, focusing on private-label products. For its first U.S. factory, Agristo chose Grand Forks over Stevens Point, Wisconsin. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring met with…

More RRV Acres Needed for Potato Production

Published January 10, 2025

Grafton, North Dakota farmer Tom Campbell is excited to see a new potato processing facility coming to Grand Forks. "It's going to be 22,000 additional acres and by 2030 or somewhere in there, they want 35,000 acres," said Campbell. "That's…

Huge Opportunity for Grand Forks and the Region

Published January 10, 2025

Stevens Point, Wisconsin was under consideration for the new Agristo potato processing plant. Those negotiations have ended and the European company has selected Grand Forks for the facility. "We have 12-plus counties where we have the potential to grow dryland…

Potato Processing Plant Coming to Grand Forks

Published January 10, 2025

A Belgium firm, Agristo, plans to build a potato processing facility in Grand Forks. The family-owned business plans to invest up to $450 million in the plant. Negotiations for the plant's construction are underway with a goal to finalize the…

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Hoeven: Agristo Deal a ‘Game Changer’ for ND

‘They Appreciate the Culture’

More RRV Acres Needed for Potato Production

Huge Opportunity for Grand Forks and the Region

Potato Processing Plant Coming to Grand Forks

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