Global food and agribusiness conglomerate
Simplot produces more than 1.5 million pounds of french fries annually, making it one of the world's largest processors of frozen potatoes. Customers include McDonalds, Burger King and Wendys.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Aug 2024)
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J R Simplot Company
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3.5/20 in Social Benchmark
The 2024 Social Benchmark assesses the world's 2,000 most influential companies on their responsibility in meeting society's fundamental expectations towards three measurement areas: respecting human rights, providing decent work, and acting ethically. This company was assessed in 2023 and received a score of 3.5/20. The average score was an alarmingly low 4.6/20 and the highest score was 15.5/20.
6.5% in Food and Agriculture Benchmark
The 2023 Food and Agriculture Benchmark assessed 350 keystone companies across the entirety of the food system, from farm to fork. It covers three dimensions where transformation is needed: nutrition, environment and social inclusion. This company ranked #262/350, with a total score of 6.5/100.
5% in Nature Benchmark
The Nature Benchmark ranks 816 companies across 20 industries on their efforts to protect our environment and its biodiversity. Companies were assessed in three phases between 2022 and 2024 using three measurement areas: governance and strategy; social inclusion and community impact; and ecosystems and biodiversity. This company was assessed in 2023 and is ranked #641/816, with a total score of 5/100.
Palm oil rating - WAZA
The PalmOil Scan app, produced by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), rates companies on their commitment to sourcing sustainable palm oil. Companies are scored on their use of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO), commitment to sourcing CSPO, on-the-ground conservation action, and membership to the RSPO. Companies can earn a rating of Excellent, Good, Poor or No Commitment. This company is rated "Poor" (retrieved 18 Nov 2023).
Source: WAZA
(2023)
Water pollution in USA
Named in Conde Nast Portfolio's 'The Toxic Ten': In 2007, USA's EPA determined that a Simplot factory was the main source of a potentially deadly amount of phosphorus dumped into the Portneuf River.
Source: Environmental Leader
(2008)
Water pollution in China
In 2015 this company was fined a record US$632,370 by Chinese authorities for water pollution. A local Beijing regulator found that Simplot's China processing unit had been discharging contaminated wastewater that exceeded acceptable levels. [Listed under Information due to age of report]
Source: news article
(2015)
Sustainability claims
This company has sustainability claims on its website.
Source: company website
(2015)
OpenSecrets.org profile
OpenSecrets.org tracks the influence of money on U.S. politics, and how that money affects policy and citizens' lives. Follow link to see this company's record of political donations, lobbying, outside spending and more.
Source: Open Secrets
(2020)
Company Details
Type:
Private company
Revenue:
4.85 billion USD
(2021)
Employees:
9,970
(2021)
Subsidiaries:
Simplot Australia (Holdings) Pty Ltd
Food manufacturing
One of Australia's largest food processors. Simplot Australia was founded in 1995 when the J R Simplot Company acquired some of Australia's favourite food brand businesses including Edgell, Chiko, Birds Eye, Harvest and Leggo's. Acquired Chicken Tonight, Raguletto and Five Brothers from Symington's Australia in 2016.
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Products / Brands
Simplot Australia
Ally
Canned Fish
Bird's Eye
Frozen Fish
★ some products MSC certified
Bird's Eye
Frozen Vegies/Chips
Birds Eye
Frozen Meals/Pizza
Chicken Tonight
Cooking Sauce
Chiko
Finger Food
Colonial Farm
Finger Food
Edgell
Packet Meals
Edgell
Canned Vegies/Beans
Edgell
Pasta Sauce
Five Tastes
Asian
Harvest
Canned Meat/Meals
I & J
Frozen Fish
I & J
Finger Food
John West
Canned Fish (Tuna)
John West
Savoury Spread
John West
Frozen Fish
John West
Canned Fish
★ some products certified MSC
Leggo's
Fresh Pasta
Leggo's
Packet Meals
Leggo's
Pasta Sauce
★ some products certified organic
Leggo's
Pickles, Chutney & Relish
Neptune
Frozen Fish
Providore
Pasta Sauce
Seakist
Canned Fish (Tuna)