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June 17, 2010

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News

French Fries and Potato Specialties

United States US frozen potato sales still lag
China Potato Processors join in Idaho trade mission to China
Canada Cavendish Farms fighting rule requiring contract before potato planting
Belarus Belarus wants to revive its potato industry
United States Prosser after the closure of the Conagra Foods french fry plant
Canada Canada's export of potato products down 11% in first quarter
United States How to make perfect McDonald's style french fries
United States Heinz Reports Strong Fiscal 2010 Results; US Ore-Ida sales increased
United States Conagra tries to reengineer the sweet potato
United Kingdom McCain Foods (GB) Ltd reviews PR accounts
South Africa McCain Foods introduces sweet potato range in South Africa
Korea, Republic Of Could Taurine help reduce acrylamide in French Fries?
United States April Potato Processing in Idaho and Malheur County Up 5.5 Percent from Last Year
Spain La variedad de papa “zorba”, creada por NEIKER – Tecnalia (España), llegó a los menús de McDonald’s
United States Simplot study: Ring fries beat straight cut French fries on health and taste
Canada Manitoba Potato Growers reach deal with McCain Foods
United Kingdom McCain Foods (GB) brings back Summer Wedges
Austria Lamb Weston / Meijer and Frisch & Frost (RWA) announce joint venture
Belgium PinguinLutosa and the CECAB Group begin negotiations in order to combine their european deepfrozen vegetable activities
Netherlands Friet aanbod in Nederlandse cafetaria’s
Belgium State-of-the-art French Fry factory for Agristo Tilburg
United Kingdom McCain Foods (GB) Ltd. backs Home Fries with couponing campaign
Canada Cavendish Farms Appeals PEI Arbitration and Mediation regulation for potatoes
Canada McCain lays off 10% of Portage La Prairie workforce, cuts price offered to farmers
Canada PEI Potato growers supplying McCain Foods get better price after arbitration
Canada Manitoba Potato Growers still without contracts
Canada McCain Foods cuts shift at PEI Borden French Fry factory
United States Conagra sustainable Development Awards: Park Rapids and Quincy Lamb Weston facilities recognized
Belgium PinguinLutosa: potato products volume growth of 15% in Q1 2010
United States Idaho potato growers plant potatoes without deal
United States American Frozen Food Institute elects Wyman’s Edward R. Flanagan as Chairman
United States US Potatoes 2010: Processing down 6%, Spring Production Up
Belgium PCA: aardappelareaal België groeit 7 procent
Canada Dirk Van de Put Joins McCain as Chief Operating Officer

More News on French Fries and Potato Specialties

Chips and Snacks

European Union Snack producers get support for call for voluntary country of origin labelling
European Union European Snacks Association position paper on mandatory Country of Origin labelling (COOL)
Fiji Fiji plans to grow their own potatoes
United States Lance, Inc. Announces Cost Cuts, Workforce reductions
Ireland Largo Foods takes on extra workers
United States Ron Zappe, founder of Zapp's Potato Chips, dies at 67
New Zealand Bluebird Foods recalls potato chips due to undeclared allergens
Canada Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company receives tourism award
Netherlands Kettle chips fryer: New system from Kiremko
United States Wise Foods up for Sale?
United States Promoting a Potato Chip Using Many Farmers, and Less Salt
United Kingdom Frito-lay wants to run the chips factory on water extracted from the potato
Czech Republic Papas pobres en azúcar, un nuevo experimento de la ciencia checa
China Why Potatoes Are Key to PepsiCo's Success in China
China Pepsico to invest 2.5 Billion in China
United States The Inventure Group changes name to Inventure Foods
European Union EFSA: Acrylamide levels in 2008 published
United States Mike Sell's celebrating 100 year of potato chips
United States Ballreich’s Potato Chips gets family-owned business award
United States Bob Shearer to receive honorary doctorate degree of Lake Erie College
United Kingdom Golden Wonder launches marketing campaign to build the brand in Scotland
India Frito Lay India to up contract farming by four-fold
India Frito-lay, ITC to build new potato chips plants in India
India Export of Kurkure, Aliva considered by Frito-Lay India
United States The Inventure Group to add Clextral extrusion line to Bluffton facility
United States Kettle Brand® Expands Restoration of Native Wetlands on Grounds of Salem Potato Chip Factory
Finland History of (potato) Chips Ab in Finland
India Lay's India launches winning flavours of "Give us Your Dillicious flavour"
Peru Conmovedor y significativo video de Lay's Perú
European Union European Snack Association pledges to change advertising to children
United States Kettle Brand® Potato Chips Lightly Salted now called Sea Salt
United States Conagra sustainable Development Awards: Park Rapids and Quincy Lamb Weston facilities recognized
United States Snack Factory PretzelCrisps launched nationwide in Whole Foods Market
United States Funky Monkey(R) Snacks Now Populating Shelves at 400 Kroger Stores
United Kingdom Kettle Chips (UK) launches new flavour for summer
United States The Inventure Group reports Q1 results;
Panama La superpapa mejorada podrá llegar a los hogares panameños en los próximos tres años

More News on Chips and Snacks

Dehydrated Potato Products

China Potato Processors join in Idaho trade mission to China
United States April Potato Processing in Idaho and Malheur County Up 5.5 Percent from Last Year
Netherlands Friet aanbod in Nederlandse cafetaria’s
Denmark KMC CEO Michael Jensen: interview on potato starch challenges

More News on Dehydrated Potato Products

Potato Starch

China Starch manufacturer China Essence Group clarifies financial position
China China Essence Group stock price tumbles
Belarus Belarus wants to revive its potato industry
Netherlands Amflora zal in Nederland nauwelijks worden geteeld
Denmark KMC CEO Michael Jensen: interview on potato starch challenges

More News on Potato Starch

Other Potato Products

China China turns to potato for food security
United States Michael Foods sells for 1.7B
United Kingdom Chase (potato) Vodka voted world's best
Belgium PinguinLutosa and the CECAB Group begin negotiations in order to combine their european deepfrozen vegetable activities
United Kingdom Tight Pack Control at Mash Direct

More News on Other Potato Products

Ingredients for Potato Processing

United States ConAgra Foods Announces Agreement to Sell Gilroy Foods & Flavors' Dehydrated and Vegetable Product Operations to Olam International
European Union HPMC in batter helps make crispier, healthier fried products
United States Trans Fats replaced by Healthier Fats, Study Finds
Korea, Republic Of Could Taurine help reduce acrylamide in French Fries?
United States HVP recall continues – but far smaller than feared

More News on Ingredients for Potato Processing

Processing Equipment

United States Ask the expert: Process improvement in frying and filtration
Netherlands Kettle chips fryer: New system from Kiremko
Belgium State-of-the-art French Fry factory for Agristo Tilburg
India Frito-lay, ITC to build new potato chips plants in India
United States The Inventure Group to add Clextral extrusion line to Bluffton facility
Sweden LVS Refrigeration technology can reduce costs and environmental impact
Netherlands Kiremko expands range of heat recovery systems
United Kingdom Wright Machinery Ltd offered for immediate sale

More News on Processing Equipment

 

Packaging Equipment

Netherlands Manter weighers now also fitted with conveyor belts
United Kingdom Mike Heffernan To Head Up Ishida Europe Sales
United Kingdom Wright Machinery Ltd offered for immediate sale
United Kingdom Tight Pack Control at Mash Direct
United States PMMI economic outlook: US Economy in mild recovery

More News on Packaging  Equipment

Potato Supply Chain

United Kingdom Many small companies in the UK potato industry in financial difficulty
United Kingdom Trial with GM potatoes resistant to late blight approved in United Kingdom
Fiji Fiji plans to grow their own potatoes
Belgium Europatat wants the voice of the European potato trade sector to be better heard in Brussels
Chile ARS Scientists Clarify Origins of Potato Germplasm Neo-Tuberosum
Chile Científicos aclaran los orígenes del germoplasma de Neo-tuberosum de la papa
Canada Cavendish Farms fighting rule requiring contract before potato planting
Tunisia Dutch potatoes a headache for Tunisian farmers
Ireland Irish Potato Farmers warned of new aggressive potato blight
Netherlands Agrico launches new website
United Kingdom Mustard Crop cuts potato cyst nematode population
China China turns to potato for food security
United States Potato in "dirty dozen" vegetables with high pesticide residue
Belarus Belarus wants to revive its potato industry
Canada Global Potato Tours organizes Potato tour on Prince Edward Island
Peru Cuánta papa y hacia dónde la exportó el Perú en los primeros cuatro meses del año, según cifras del ADEX
Canada Canada's export of potato products down 11% in first quarter
United Kingdom Infectious potato disease Dickeya Solani found in Scotland
Australia Testing soil for diseases before potatoes are planted
Spain 2nd Congress of Andalusian Early Potato held in October
United Kingdom Potato council cuts? Impossible, says chair
United States Research: Moth larvae spit boosts potato yield
Netherlands Amflora zal in Nederland nauwelijks worden geteeld
Netherlands Nederlandse pootgoed export boven 700.000 ton
United States Maine potato farmers make good progress with planting
United States Late blight hotlines
Australia Australian potato growers concerned about zebra chip disease
China Guizhou working hard to become the largest potato-producing region in China
United Kingdom Greenvale’s 'Cascade' wins Innovation and Environment Awards
United States April Potato Processing in Idaho and Malheur County Up 5.5 Percent from Last Year
United States ARS and University of California attack zebra chip disease
Egypt Egypt spuds granted duty free access to EU
Canada Manitoba Potato Growers reach deal with McCain Foods
Canada Cavendish Farms Appeals PEI Arbitration and Mediation regulation for potatoes
Canada McCain lays off 10% of Portage La Prairie workforce, cuts price offered to farmers
Jersey Drought may halve Jersey's potato crop
United States Potato varieties with improved storage capabilities: ARS research
Canada PEI Potato growers supplying McCain Foods get better price after arbitration
United States Defender: Late blight-Resistant Potato variety from ARS Research
Canada Manitoba Potato Growers still without contracts
India Frito Lay India to up contract farming by four-fold
European Union Euro Potato: Early Potato Crop developments; Maincrop Market roundup
United States Miembros de la Junta de Papa de EUA expresaron sus dudas sobre la salud de la industria de producción, comercialización y consumo de papas
United States US Government buys more potatoes
United States Idaho Potato Commission Announces 2010 Potato Lover’s Month Retail Display Contest Winners
United States Providing Nitrogen for organic potatoes
India High output keeps potato prices down in India
United States Idaho Potato growers hopeful things are turning around
Canada Potato Research Centre in Fredericton gets lab exansion for potato gene repository
India West Bengal announces transport subsidy for potato
Germany German Food Companies Say No to Genetically Modified Potatoes
United States Walker Brothers potato farm received NPC Environmental Stewartship award
United States Idaho potato growers plant potatoes without deal
United States Will there be a sequel to last summer's late blight with tomatoes, potatoes?
Peru David de Koeyer to study potato blight in Peru
United States US Potatoes 2010: Processing down 6%, Spring Production Up
Spain Major supply problems for the early potato from Andalucia
Belgium PCA: aardappelareaal België groeit 7 procent
Netherlands HZPC boort nieuwe pootgoedmarkten aan
Panama La superpapa mejorada podrá llegar a los hogares panameños en los próximos tres años
Costa Rica Cadena productiva de papa en Costa Rica. Políticas y acciones.

More News on Potato Supply Chain

QSR Restaurants

United States McDonald's May Global Comparable Sales Up 4.8%
China Potato Processors join in Idaho trade mission to China
United States Exhibits and Attendance Up at 2010 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show
United States Hardee's sales grow, but Carl's Jr. still struggling
Canada Spin fryer sheds oil, reduces calorie content
United States Technomic: foodservice industry shows modest signs of improvement
United States Mintel: "Snack" "Snackable" and "Snacker" in menu descriptions up 170% since 2007
United States QSR "stunt foods" and how they fared
United States McDonald's hopes new cold drinks will be hot
United States CEO Jim Skinner: speed key to McDonald's success
United States Analyst: More restaurant buyouts ahead
United States McDonald's April sales up
Netherlands Friet aanbod in Nederlandse cafetaria’s
United States McDonald's desacelera ventas en EU y Europa
United States Frymaster (foodservice fryers) celebrates 75 years of firsts
United Kingdom National Chip Week 2010 very successful
France Fast Food in France
United States Restaurant results improve, headwinds remain
United States Fast Food Chains OK Small Portion Size
United States Toys with Kids Meals to be banned
Germany German Food Companies Say No to Genetically Modified Potatoes
United States McDonald’s: Strong sales continue in April
United States Restaurant results show consumers dining out again
United States McDonald's Announces Strong Sales and Earnings Growth for First Quarter 2010
United States Ganancia McDonald's 1er trim supera previsiones

More News on QSR Restaurants

Health and Nutrition

European Union HPMC in batter helps make crispier, healthier fried products
United States Chlorogenic acid induces death of breast cancer cells
United States Potato in "dirty dozen" vegetables with high pesticide residue
New Zealand Bluebird Foods recalls potato chips due to undeclared allergens
United States Trans Fats replaced by Healthier Fats, Study Finds
Korea, Republic Of Could Taurine help reduce acrylamide in French Fries?
European Union EFSA: Acrylamide levels in 2008 published
United States Organic snacks taste better - if you typically buy organic
United States Simplot study: Ring fries beat straight cut French fries on health and taste
United States US Consumers Say They Eat Healthier Today
- Grasas trans: Freno a la amenaza invisible
United States Childhood Obesity Task Force Unveils Action Plan: Solving the Problem of Childhood Obesity Within a Generation
United States HVP recall continues – but far smaller than feared
European Union European Snack Association pledges to change advertising to children
United States Toys with Kids Meals to be banned
United States Kettle Brand® Potato Chips Lightly Salted now called Sea Salt

More News on Health and Nutrition

Energy and Environment

European Union European Snacks Association position paper on mandatory Country of Origin labelling (COOL)
United States Exhibits and Attendance Up at 2010 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show
United Kingdom Frito-lay wants to run the chips factory on water extracted from the potato
United Kingdom Greenvale’s 'Cascade' wins Innovation and Environment Awards
United States Organic snacks taste better - if you typically buy organic
United States Walmart releases 2010 sustainability report
United States Kettle Brand® Expands Restoration of Native Wetlands on Grounds of Salem Potato Chip Factory
Sweden LVS Refrigeration technology can reduce costs and environmental impact
United Kingdom Organic Farming shows limited benefit to wildlife
Netherlands Kiremko expands range of heat recovery systems
United States Providing Nitrogen for organic potatoes
United States Conagra sustainable Development Awards: Park Rapids and Quincy Lamb Weston facilities recognized
United States Walker Brothers potato farm received NPC Environmental Stewartship award
United States 2009 US Organic Food Sales up 5.1% to $24.8 Billion

More News on Energy and Environment

Food Trends

United States Exhibits and Attendance Up at 2010 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show
United States Mintel: "Snack" "Snackable" and "Snacker" in menu descriptions up 170% since 2007
United States Conagra Foods survey: Americans Plan to Continue Eat-At-Home and Frugal Shopping Habits Post Recession
United States Fast Food Chains OK Small Portion Size
United States Restaurant results show consumers dining out again
United States 2009 US Organic Food Sales up 5.1% to $24.8 Billion

More News on Food Trends

Industry Associations

European Union Snack producers get support for call for voluntary country of origin labelling
European Union European Snacks Association position paper on mandatory Country of Origin labelling (COOL)
China Potato Processors join in Idaho trade mission to China
Belgium Europatat wants the voice of the European potato trade sector to be better heard in Brussels
Canada Cavendish Farms fighting rule requiring contract before potato planting
United Kingdom World Potato Congress 2012 in Edinburgh, Scotland
United States Exhibits and Attendance Up at 2010 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show
United Kingdom Congreso Mundial de la Papa 2012, en Edinburgo, Escocia
Spain 2nd Congress of Andalusian Early Potato held in October
United Kingdom Potato council cuts? Impossible, says chair
India Plea to set up potato promotion board in India
Australia Australian potato growers concerned about zebra chip disease
Canada Manitoba Potato Growers reach deal with McCain Foods
Canada Cavendish Farms Appeals PEI Arbitration and Mediation regulation for potatoes
Canada PEI Potato growers supplying McCain Foods get better price after arbitration
European Union Euro Potato: Early Potato Crop developments; Maincrop Market roundup
United Kingdom National Chip Week 2010 very successful
United States Idaho Potato Commission Announces 2010 Potato Lover’s Month Retail Display Contest Winners
European Union European Snack Association pledges to change advertising to children
United Kingdom Potato Council tenders Potato Storage Research
Germany German Food Companies Say No to Genetically Modified Potatoes
United States Walker Brothers potato farm received NPC Environmental Stewartship award
United States Idaho potato growers plant potatoes without deal
United States American Frozen Food Institute elects Wyman’s Edward R. Flanagan as Chairman
China China International Potato Summit Forum Held in Beijing to Enhance Exchange and Cooperation
United States PMMI economic outlook: US Economy in mild recovery

More News on Industry Associations

New Companies

Pol-foods SP. z.o.o.
POL-FOODS Sp. z o.o. is a Polish manufacturer of snack pellets
Poland
Pace Mechanical Handling Ltd
Pace mechanical Handling Ltd is a manufacturer of equipment for: Potato bagging and weighing; Handling; Robot Palletizing
United Kingdom
Zapps potato chips
Zapp's potato chips is a small manufacturer of potato chips in Louisiana (United States)
United States
Konya Åžeker Industry and Co.
Konya Seker is the largest sugar manufacturer of Turkey and a member of a cooperative organization of nearly 60.000 employees. Since January 2009 Konya Seker has a facility for frozen french firies with 5.000 kg/hour final product processing line and a storage capacity of 5 thousand tons of finished products.
Turkey
Layton Food Processing Equipment
Layton Food Processing Equipment manufactures a complete line of equipment for the potato processing industry. In January of 2007 Layton Manufacturing Company purchased Welliver Metal Products, the manufacturer of the in the potato processing industry widely applied Layton/Welliver Diameter Graders.
United States
Procordia Food
Procordia Food is a Swedish Food Company and among their extensive product range are its Felix branded potato granules and frozen french fries.
Sweden
Keystone Potato Producers Association Inc.
Keystone Potato Producers Association (KPPA) is the processing potato producer organization for Manitoba (Canada).
Canada
Manter International BV
Manter International BV is a manufacturer of weighing and packing equipment for the fruit and vegetable industry.
Netherlands