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J. R. Simplot retired from his role as president of his company in 1973 but remained actively involved for numerous years thereafter. He later relinquished his position as chairman of the board in 1994 and held the title of Chairman Emeritus until his passing in 2008.
In 2022, Simplot acquired the [[Ore-Ida]] potato processing facility in [[Ontario, Oregon]]; [[Kraft Heinz]] retains ownership of the Ore-Ida brand, which is now produced by Simplot under a long-term agreement.<ref name=simaq>{{cite web |url=https://www.simplot.com/company/news/simplot-acquires-eastern-oregon-processing-facility |publisher=Simplot |agency=(press release) |title=Simplot acquires eastern Oregon processing facility |date=February 24, 2022 |accessdate=May 4, 2025}}</ref><ref name=cppresssim>{{cite news |url=https://capitalpress.com/2022/02/24/simplot-to-become-ore-idas-exclusive-manufacturer-supplier/ |work=Capital Press |title=Simplot to become Ore-Ida’s exclusive manufacturer, supplier |date=February 24, 2022 |accessdate=May 4, 2025}}</ref><ref name=buswre>{{cite news |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220223005366/en/Kraft-Heinz-and-the-J.R.-Simplot-Company-Announce-an-Exclusive-Multi-Year-Strategic-Supply-Agreement-for-Ore-Ida |work=Business Wire |title=Kraft Heinz and the J.R. Simplot Company announce an exclusive, multi-year strategic supply agreement for Ore-Ida |date=February 23, 2022 |accessdate=May 4, 2025}}</ref>
== Philanthropy ==
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