J.R. Simplot Company

Happy Lunar New Year to all Simplot employees and customers who are celebrating across the globe! We wish you and your families prosperity, happiness, and good fortune for the year ahead.

Simplot’s iconic Don Plant marked its 80th anniversary last December with a grand celebration attended by employees, dignitaries, and community leaders. As our first fertilizer manufacturing facility, the Don Plant has been pivotal in our journey from mining to delivering essential nutrients to farms and food processing facilities. It has played a critical role in both our operations and the greater Pocatello community. With over 400 dedicated employees, the Don Plant continues to be a cornerstone of Pocatello, supporting local businesses and contributing to sustainable agriculture. Here’s to many more years of growth and community partnership!

You probably know the story well—how our founder J.R. Simplot grew his business from the ground up, starting it nearly 100 years ago at the tender age of 14 with only $80 to his name. J.R.’s business slowly grew, and most importantly, diversified over the years. It is Simplot’s diverse portfolio across global agriculture and food that gives us a uniquely broad view of the entire food system and sets us apart from other companies. While we became famous for our potatoes back in the 1950s when Simplot created the first commercially viable frozen french fry in the world – our ongoing investments across the entire food chain have kept us at the forefront of feeding our growing global population for decades. This passion, creativity and foresight is why the Global Communications & Brand team set out to capture (on film) what makes Simplot unique. Simplot’s new Company overview video highlights every part of the Business, our global operations, and how we continue to innovate and invest in every segment of food production, all the way from mine to plate. Above all, this dynamic video illustrates and underscores Simplot's enduring commitment to help feed the world, and highlights the bright future promised by the growth of the J.R. Simplot Company. https://lnkd.in/gfcjguKt

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” We should remember these words as we celebrate today and reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His profound ideas, actions, and teachings are just as relevant today and just as important.

Today is Molly the Mule’s second birthday! She represents our quirky, think-outside-the-box spirit and boundless energy that continues to drive our innovation in food and agriculture for generations to come. Learn all about Molly the Mule in the article below. 🥳 👇

We are proud to share that Tom Basabe, President of Simplot Land & Livestock, has been honored with the Beef Industry Leader of the Year Award by the Idaho Cattlemen’s Association. This prestigious award recognizes Tom’s outstanding leadership and dedication to the Idaho cattle industry. Additionally, Simplot Livestock earned the Grand Champion title at the 2024 Grass Futurity Award, showcasing our commitment to excellence and quality in cattle production. Congratulations to Tom and the entire Simplot Land & Livestock team for these remarkable achievements! 🏆👏

Football and potato gems were a big hit with fans during the 2024 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl! From the fan zone, fry feed and the iconic potato sack race to dunking the winning coach in warm potato products, our volunteers help show the country a good time, Idaho style. Sponsoring the bowl game is a long-standing tradition for the J.R. Simplot Company, and we are so proud to have participated again.

Our Global Food facility in Mendoza, Argentina, has been recognized for its innovative and sustainable waste management practices! Learn all about Mendoza's sustainability achievement in the article below.

Today, we celebrate the birthday of our exceptional founder, J.R. Simplot! J.R. Simplot had the inherent ability to see possibilities where others saw obstacles and the resolve to act on them—helping him turn a one-man farming operation into a global food and agribusiness enterprise. This foresight has driven everyone at the J.R. Simplot Company for nearly 95 years and helped create a company culture where new ideas have a chance to grow and flourish. Although J.R. Simplot will remain forever fixed as the founder, leader, and inspiration of the Company that bears his name, he would be the first to point out that scores of dedicated employees contributed mightily—and still do—to the success of the organization.

Happy New Year to all of our Simplot employees and customers around the globe! Thank you all for making 2024 great, and helping us Contribute to Feeding Our World. Here's to a great 2025!