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 ...

In 2023, the J.R. Simplot Company (Simplot) estimated 1,000 — 1,500 cubic yards (201,974 — 302,961 gallons) of phosphate ore ...

Oct. 7—MOSES LAKE — The Association of Washington Business stopped at the J.R. Simplot factory in Moses Lake on Friday, during day three of their eighth-annual Manufacturing Week bus tour. "We're out ...

EAST GRAND FORKS – The East Grand Forks Planning and Zoning Commission found a recent land trade between the city and the J.R. Simplot Company is in compliance with the city’s 2050 Land Use Plan, ...

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 ...

The J.R. Simplot Co. has named G. Rey Reinhardt as president of its AgriBusiness Group. Reinhardt will take over for Doug Stone, who announced his retirement earlier this year. “We are excited to ...

Jul. 23—MOSES LAKE — The word went out from coaches and advisors — the JR Simplot company was stepping up to help out the Moses Lake School District extracurricular program with a $50,000 donation.

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 ...