BOISE Idaho J.R. “Jack” Simplot, the founder of restaurant-industry supplier J.R. Simplot Co. and a key figure in the early growth of quick-service chains like McDonald’s, died peacefully at his home ...

GRAND FORKS - After a day-long union meeting, employees of J.R. Simplot went on strike, picketing outside the potato processing plant in Grand Forks at about 6 p.m. Monday. The strike came shortly ...

Simplot Corporate Headquarters, 1099 W. Front St. in Boise. Pictured on Jan. 13, 2026. (Sarah A. Miller/smiller@idahostatesman.com) Two longtime employees of J.R. Simplot Co. took on the Boise-based ...

POCATELLO — The Idaho Transportation Department awarded the Adopt-A-Highway Group of the Year Award for Southeast Idaho to J. R. Simplot Company and employees on Friday morning during the board ...

GRAND FORKS - J.R. Simplot Co. officials began discussions Wednesday with the union representing striking workers at the Grand Forks plant. "We are starting discussions with union officials today," ...

The J.R. Simplot Co. plans to acquire the operating business of Clarebout Potatoes, a Belgium-based processor. The planned acquisition brings together two market leaders in frozen potato products ...

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho (TAM) is partnering with the J.R. Simplot Company to meet the growing needs of the community and strengthen the museum’s mission of ...

The J.R. Simplot Co. has named Jas Krdzalic as vice president of business optimization and continuous improvement for its AgriBusiness Group. He will join the company Feb. 24 Krdzalic will report ...

MOSES LAKE, Wash. — The J.R. Simplot Company has donated $50,000 to the Community Athletics & Activities Organization (CAA) to support the Moses Lake School District (MLSD) during the 2024/2025 school ...

BOISE Idaho Area McDonald's units here reportedly gave away French fries on Monday to honor the memory of J.R. Simplot, whose company developed the frozen fry. Simplot died last week at age 99. The ...

BOISE — Simplot Grower Solutions, the agriculture retail division of the Simplot Company, proudly marks its 80th anniversary on Sept. 12, celebrating eight decades of ag innovation, resilience and ...

BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — Two longtime employees of J.R. Simplot Co. took on the Boise-based potato giant over its COVID-19 vaccine policy. But they didn’t get the outcome they were seeking. Howard ...