Articles tagged under: Agristo

A Family Culture

Published July 8, 2026

During the groundbreaking event for Agristo in Grand Forks, Northland Potato Growers Association Executive Director Gary Shields used one word to describe the occasion---family. "The potato growers are a family. There are three generations of families here, and it's just…
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A Lasting Impact

Published July 8, 2026

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says Agristo's new processing plant will have a lasting impact on the state's economy. The Grand Forks facility will be the Belgium-based company's first North American processing plant. "This is a big deal. It supports…
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Agristo Breaks Ground on First North American Plant

Published July 8, 2026

Belgium-based potato processor Agristo has officially broken ground on its first North American processing facility in Grand Forks. The plant will process one billion pounds of potatoes annually and contract with 40 to 50 regional growers. Agristo CEO Filip Wallays…
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A Groundbreaking Ceremony for Agristo

Published June 30, 2026

The official groundbreaking for the Agristo potato processing plant in Grand Forks will be held on Tuesday. This is an invitation-only event. Agristo plans to be fully operational for the potato harvest of 2029. The Belgian company is investing over…
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Red River Valley Growers Tour Agristo Operations in Belgium

Published March 11, 2026

A group of nearly 50 potato growers and industry representatives from North Dakota and Minnesota made the trip to Belgium to tour facilities operated by Agristo. The European frozen potato processor is building its first North American plant in Grand…
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Halverson: Potato Industry Focused on Resilience

Published January 8, 2026

Despite ongoing market pressure across the agricultural sector, optimism remains strong within the potato industry. Speaking during the Potato Expo 2026, Black Gold Farms CEO Eric Halverson said that growers and industry leaders are focused on adapting to tight margins…
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Agristo Targets 2028 for Plant Completion

Published September 28, 2025

Construction is moving quickly on the new Agristo French fry processing plant in Grand Forks. Project Director Ruben Devos said work began last week, with crews focused on beating the weather. “We want to do as much as possible before…
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Land Improvements Made at Agristo Site

Published September 22, 2025

Agristo has begun groundwork for its first U.S. potato processing facility in Grand Forks. The goal is to prepare the site foundation before winter. The Belgium-based potato processor is planning an official groundbreaking ceremony in April. Agristo’s agronomy team has…
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