# Simplot to acquire Clarebout Potatoes in frozen potato merger

Simplot plans to acquire Belgium-based Clarebout Potatoes, uniting two family-owned frozen potato leaders. The move aims to boost European market presence and sustainability, with operations continuing across 23 global sites.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-07-15
- Where: Belgium
- Status: announced
- Products: frozen potato products
- Sectors: [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Simplot](https://endata.com/companies/52219.md) (acquirer)
- [Clarebout Potatoes](https://endata.com/companies/85976.md) (target)

## Sources

- [potatopro.com](https://www.potatopro.com/topics/mergers-and-acquisitions?page=2), 2025-07-14: "Simplot plans to acquire Belgium-based Clarebout Potatoes, uniting two family-owned frozen potato leaders."

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