July 2026
First groundbreaking for Agristo in Grand Forks.
Hey USA, we're crossing the Atlantic
From Belgium to the Red River Valley
From Belgium to the Red River Valley
đź“Ť Grand Forks, North Dakota
đź“… January 2029
🍟 First focus on fries - expanding into other product categories from 2029+
From our family roots in Belgium to American soil, this is a big step with a simple goal: to be closer to the crop and the customer.
Grand Forks, North Dakota is where our first U.S. plant will take shape. With strong grower partnerships, room to scale and a community that champions agriculture, we’ve found the right place to grow.
Expect the same crisp Agristo quality, a direct connection to the crop and a partner who co-creates with you.
Why North Dakota?
Great fries start close to the crop. And the Red River Valley gives us exactly what we need: strong growing conditions, experienced potato growers and room to grow.
Before choosing Grand Forks, we tested leading potato varieties together with local partners, validating their quality and performance under regional conditions.
The result? Confidence in a strong local potato supply and the right foundation to deliver consistent Agristo quality closer to our U.S. customers.
Grand Forks at a glance
50+ partner growers
200-300 jobs created
150-km radius for sourcing potatoes
2nd largest site once fully operational
300,000 to 500,000 tons on a yearly basis
Timeline
Our future production site in North Dokota continues to take shape, with several key milestones reached. Step by step, the different pieces of the puzzle are coming together, bringing North Dokota closer to its planned strat-up in 2029 and marking another exciting chapter in Agristo's growth journey.
We make fries with all types of textures
From all-time classics to our crispy and super crispy ranges, we make fries for different tastes, occasions and operations. And with our first U.S. production site, we’re bringing that expertise closer to the American market.
Our classic fries
Our crispy fries
Our super crispy fries
Why you’re set for success with Agristo
We know (y)our potatoes
Our Agro Account Managers work closely with growers in the Red River Valley, giving you valuable insights into crop quality, availability and harvest developments.
We know your consumer
Our in-house market research keeps us close to what U.S. consumers want, helping you turn changing preferences and trends into relevant potato products.
We think like your product team
From the right cut to new seasonings and concepts, we combine market insights with potato expertise to co-create products that fit your customers and operations.
We’re getting closer to you
Local U.S. production brings us closer to your operations, helping shorten supply chains and lead times while giving you a partner that can respond more quickly to your needs.
The project will give a big boost to the potato industry in the state and the entire North West of Minnesota
Growing locally, together
Our first U.S. production site is about more than bringing Agristo closer to our customers. We’re putting down roots in the Red River Valley and growing together with its farmers, people and communities.
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Why we chose Grand Forks
We’ve supplied American customers for years. As they’ve come to value our quality and expertise in private label, building in the U.S. is the natural next step. The real question was where to put down roots.
Agristo doubles down on international expansion in Europe and the States
In the last decade, the global economy has undergone a profound transformation, and so has Agristo. As a company in the midst of rapid growth, we closely monitor economic transitions in the food industry, aiming to transform these changes into opportunities. We’re excited to announce a pivotal step in our growth strategy: expanding further within Europe and establishing our first production site in the United States.
USA FAQs
We aim to start groundwork soon and target commercial production of fries in January 2029. This timeline allows us to build with care and flexibility as we scale.
Local production closer to your operations, a reliable potato supply from the Red River Valley, shorter lead times and Agristo’s private label expertise with plenty of room to co-create products for the U.S. market.
First we will focus on our fantastic fries. From 2029 and beyond we will expand into other product categories.
Agristo has the ambition to hit the ground running with 300,000 tons on a yearly basis, with the capacity to scale to 500,000 tons.
Close to the crop, with grower expertise, room to expand, and a community rooted in agriculture.
Ready to serve
Agristo USA is your partner for premium frozen fries. The same focus on quality. Now closer to your market. Reach out and let's talk shared growth.
