Articles tagged under: Agristo

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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A Win for Area Potato Farmers

Published August 30, 2025

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring called the Agristo Grand Forks project a major win for farmers and the local economy. “They established the market, and now they want to provide for that market right here in North Dakota," said…
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Support for Large Ag Development

Published April 23, 2025

A $30 million incentive for the proposed Agristo potato processing plant in Grand Forks is on its way to Governor Kelly Armstrong’s desk. The bill promotes large agricultural development and it has passed both chambers. The bill includes an emergency…
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International Investment Being Seen in U.S. Potato Business

Published February 21, 2025

The United States is a net importer of potatoes. Potatoes USA CEO Blair Richardson said the domestic demand for potatoes is so strong, international companies are now investing in the U.S. "Everyone in this region knows about the Agristo plans (to…
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ND Targets Ag Growth with Incentives

Published January 26, 2025

At Thursday's hearing of the House Agriculture Committee, House Bill 1332 was discussed. It would authorize a value-added agriculture production facility incentive program with up to $30 million for projects. Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring spoke in favor of the bill.…
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