A product developer’s perspective on food origin and traceability
Prepared Foods talks about creating products with “from-the-farm” appeal with Dianna Fricke, CRC, CWPC, director of culinary at J.R. Simplot Food Group, Boise, Idaho. Simplot manufactures and markets prepared foodservice side dishes involving potatoes, French fries, fruits, vegetables and grains.
J.R. Simplot Company, a privately held agribusiness firm, has an integrated portfolio that includes phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, food processing, food brands, and other enterprises related to agriculture.