
How Are Crinkle Cut French Fries Made? Factory Process Explained
Learn how crinkle cut French fries are made, from potato selection and corrugated cutting to blanching, par-frying, freezing and final cooking.

Learn how crinkle cut French fries are made, from potato selection and corrugated cutting to blanching, par-frying, freezing and final cooking.

U.S. potato acreage falls 3% in 2026 to 873,000 acres. See what lower supply means for growers, processors, prices and the potato market.

Compare the USA and Canada frozen French fry industries, including potato production, processing, exports, major regions, companies and US-Canada trade.

Discover the top potato chips manufacturers, brands in the USA, including Frito-Lay, Utz, Campbell's, Herr Foods, Wise, Better Made and Shearer's Foods.

Learn about Washington potato production, processing, French fry exports, major markets, acreage, yields, processors and the outlook for the U.S. potato industry.

Lamb Weston, McCain, Simplot and Cavendish Farms control 97% of US frozen french fries. See how the top manufacturers compare by share and scale.

Mexico, Japan and Canada lead as the top countries importing American potatoes, with fry exports driving most of the growth in 2025.

Fresh vs processing potatoes comparison for growers. Learn which potato market offers better profit, stable income, contract benefits, risks and buyer demand.

Potato farming gives better results when soil and climate match the plant’s needs. Since potatoes grow below the surface, the…