Potatoes, Supply Chain
Canadian spud farmer stuck in Lebanese jail for Christmas
Two senators who recently visited a New Brunswick man held in a Lebanese prison since March say his health is quickly deteriorating and could only get worse unless Prime Minister Stephen Harper steps in to take up his case directly. Senators...
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Australian potato growers reject dietary claims
Proposed new dietary guidelines have drawn a mixed reaction from Australia's vegetable growers. Released last week by the National Health and Medical Research Council, the draft guidelines recommend people eat "plenty of vegetables, including...
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US Potato Board conducts cut-seed trials overseas
This was the first year the U.S. Potato Board conducted cut-seed potato trials overseas. The USPB’s Sarah Mahler says those trials were done in Sri Lanka, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. Those countries have imported seed potatoes from...
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Aardappelexport Nederland vergelijkbaar met vorig jaar
Uit de bekendmaking van de NAO blijkt dat er in de maand november 2011 72.000 ton is geëxporteerd. Dit is vergelijkbaar met vorig jaar toen het cijfer uitkwam op bijna 70.000 ton maar beduidend meer dan in november 2009 toen er slechts 47.000 ton...
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Zebra chip nearly destroys US potato business
Zebra chip disease nearly destroyed a large USA potato growing business, its owner and chief executive told the Cambridge University Potato Growers Research Association conference earlier this month. Foliar symptoms of the disease, which was...
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US fall potato production up 6 percent
Despite below-average yields in many States, a 7-percent increase in harvested area boosted U.S. production of fall potatoes to an estimated 387.4 million hundredweight (cwt), 6 percent above last year’s small crop but slightly below the average...
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Scottish potato growers urged to source safe and healthy seed
Scottish potato growers were yesterday reminded to exercise particular care in sourcing safe and healthy seed potatoes following the discovery of three cases of ring rot in the Netherlands. The UK is free of the devastating bacterial disease,...
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Water shortage prompting irrigation availability concerns for British potato growers
A lack of available water could force growers to cut potato areas next spring. Growers, particularly those relying on winter-abstracted water for irrigation, needed a back-up plan for irrigation water next spring, Jerry Knox from Cranfield...
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Steam bag lets consumers give potatoes a 'home-made' taste
M&Q Packaging Corporation working closely with customer Agrow Fresh Produce Company of Chicago, IL has provided its MQ36 dual-ovenable steam bag as a key component in Agrow Fresh’s “Simply Season & Steam” fresh petite red potatoes....
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Industry sponsorship tops US$310,000 in support of World Potato Congress 2012
Organisers of the 2012 World Potato Congress in Edinburgh, Scotland next year have released the names of the first 13 commercial sponsors responsible for over US$230,000-worth of industry support for what promises to be a “highly successful,...
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Idaho potato industry eyes Mexico, Brazil
Potato industry representatives who met with top-level officials of major food companies during Idaho's trade mission to Mexico and Brazil believe the meetings will translate into more sales of frozen spud products in Mexico. And they see...
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Geconsolideerde jaaromzet Agrico op recordhoogte
Met een geconsolideerde omzet van € 304 miljoen bij 861.400 ton product heeft de Agrico-groep boekjaar 2010-2011 afgesloten met een recordomzet. De financiële omzet lag 30,6 procent hoger dan vorig boekjaar. Agrico heeft vrijwel het gehele in de...
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National Fry Processor Trials identify lower acrylamide clones
The first acrylamide test results have become available from the Washington and Idaho National Fry Processor Trials (NFPT). The trials are being processed in the order in which they were harvested, with Washington first, followed by Idaho, then...
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French consumers find Gourmandine the tastiest potato
The Gourmandine has been awarded the coveted French quality award ‘Saveur de l’Année 2012’ (‘Taste of the Year 2012’). Once again, French consumers find the Gourmandine to be the tastiest potato in the category potatoes, vegetables and fruit. This...
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New McDonald's ad touts quality ingredients
McDonald’s Corp. previewed a new ad campaign Wednesday on Twitter, sharing a 15-second commercial that showcases the brand’s ingredients and recognizes the farmers and ranchers in its supply chain. Using the handle @McDListenTour during the...
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Potato farmers in West Bengal go in for distress sale
Potato farmers in West Bengal are being forced to sell their produce at a much lower price as huge volumes of potatoes are lying at the cold storages. The arrival of new crop from Punjab in the Bengal market has also added to the woes of the...
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United Potato not protected from charges of illegal supply reduction
The Capper-Volstead Act does not protect United Potato Growers of America from charges it illegally reduced the supply of potatoes in order to raise prices. In a Dec. 2 ruling, U.S. District Court of Idaho judge Lynn Winmill rejected Salt Lake...
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New draft Australian dietary guidelines recommend 40% cut in potato intake
Australians can now have their say on a draft dietary guideline that will help inform healthy eating habits for everyone. The National Health and Medical Research Council has released its draft Australian Dietary Guidelines and the Australian Guide...
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Potato farmer Tepper out of jail if Canada asks Lebanon, suggests lawyer
The lawyer for a New Brunswick potato farmer who has been jailed in Lebanon for the past nine months says that a letter from Ottawa (Canadian Government) is all that's needed to free his client. Henk Tepper, 44, has been held in a Beirut prison...
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Aardappelmarkt nu al in Kerstreces
Na de kleine opleving eind november o.a. aangezwengeld door wat koopbelangstelling van de Belgische industrie voor levering maart/april/mei 2012 lijkt de aardappelmarkt nu al in Kerstreces te zijn beland. Dat de opleving niet werd doorgezet was...
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SAG e INDAP firmaron convenios de colaboración para proteger área libre de enfermedades de la papa en Arauco, Chile
Con el objeto de proteger el área libre de enfermedades cuarentenarias de la papa, mejorar su sanidad y productividad, el Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero, SAG, y el Instituto de Desarrollo Agropecuario, INDAP, firmaron convenios de colaboración con...
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Keeping within CIPC residue limits despite challenging start
As timings of next CIPC applications come to the top of the agenda for store management, growers are advised not to lose sight of the importance of using the sprout suppressant CIPC correctly so levels remain within strict residue limits. The...
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Industry officials in the US tout benefits of colorful spuds
Potato industry officials are touting the health benefits of three colorful new varieties developed by the Tri-State Potato Research and Breeding Program in the US. Huckleberry Gold is a fresh potato with purple skin and waxy, yellow flesh. Terra...
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Duitse aardappeloogst slechts deels verkoopbaar
Volgens actuele schattingen zijn er dit jaar in Duitsland zo’n 11,9 miljoen ton aardappels gerooid van een totaal aardappelareaal van 259.400 hectare, zo deelt het Duitse Bauernverband (DBV) mee. Dat is een stijging van zo’n 18 procent ten opzichte...
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Potato Farmers reject freight subsidy offer in Punjab
The Punjab government on Sunday announced freight subsidy for transportation of potato crop in domestic as well as export markets, but potato growers turned down the offer saying it would not bail them out. Jalandhar Potato Growers’ Association...
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Researcher warns potato growers against overusing pesticides
An independent researcher in a presentation at a meeting in Oregon, Nov. 30 challenged potato growers to stop relying on neonicotinoid and pyrethroid insecticides. Almost all potato acres in the Columbia Basin are treated with neonicotinoids, said...
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New Zealand potato exports break through NZ$100m
New Zealand potato exports reached a record high in the past year as more than $100 million worth of produce left New Zealand shores. Over 93,000 metric tonnes of potatoes, including 30,000 tonnes of fresh potatoes and 62,000 tonnes in frozen...
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Gran Bretaña: 'La producción de papa siempre ha sido fiesta o hambre'
Los productores de papa para industria británicos están preocupados por los bajos precios de la actual campaña. Después de los óptimos precios de la papa del año pasado, se ha incrementado la superficie plantada con muy altos rendimientos, por lo...
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Britse aardappelindustrie bezorgd over solvabiliteit telers
Na hoge aardappelprijzen vorig jaar, wordt er door de Britse telers dit jaar financiële pijn geleden. Vorig jaar lag de prijs gemiddeld op 161 pond per ton en dat was het hoogste gemiddelde van het afgelopen decennium. Dit jaar zijn de prijzen...
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Potato Harvest of table potatoes in Sweden up 7%
The Swedish harvest of table potatoes (all potatoes, only excludes potatoes used for starch production) is estimated at 581.000 tonnes. This is 38.100 tonnes or 7 percent more than the total harvest in 2010. Four counties dominate the cultivation...
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French Fries
New Simplot plant in Idaho could cut pollutants
The new JR Simplot potato processing plant in Caldwell could emit less pollution than the facility it will replace, according to an air quality permit application filed with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality earlier this month. Simplot...
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McCain Foods launches McCain Menu Advantage
To help Canadian foodservice operators and distributors succeed in a highly competitive market, McCain Foods (Canada) has launched McCain Menu Advantage – a new initiative that features an innovative menu‐focused potato portfolio, plus unique...
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New McDonald's ad touts quality ingredients
McDonald’s Corp. previewed a new ad campaign Wednesday on Twitter, sharing a 15-second commercial that showcases the brand’s ingredients and recognizes the farmers and ranchers in its supply chain. Using the handle @McDListenTour during the...
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"Localisation is a cornerstone of McCain’s India strategy"
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, McCain Foods Limited is the world’s largest producer of French fries and potato specialties with 53 plants on six continents and sales of over CAD$6 billion. McCain Foods India Pvt. Ltd is a wholly-owned...
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Strike at McCain Foods factory in Harnes has ended
After a three day strike, production resumed at the McCain French fry factory in Harnes, France. Employees on strike voted to return to work according to a statement of management. They will receive a wage increase of 2.2% on January 1, 2012. They...
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Chips and Snacks
Improved snack seasoning with Heat and Control FastBack Revolution
Heat and Control has established itself as the world leader in On Machine Seasoning (OMS) Systems by looking at OMS from a complete system approach and providing groundbreaking technology innovations. The net result is the most consistent...
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Frito-Lay seeks $585,000 break on water bills
Frito-Lay is asking Vancouver for $585,000 in water bill credits over three years, which the company says will help it make $15 million to $25 million in investments at its Fruit Valley plant. [This is Vancouver in Washington, US, not in British...
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Mister Bee Back in Business Thanks To Investor
Production at Mister Bee Potato Chip Company is expected to be up and running by early next week after the the United States Department of Justice and Trustees Office approved post petition financing allowing an investor to start giving money to...
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Potato Starch, Potato Dehy and Ingredients
Improved snack seasoning with Heat and Control FastBack Revolution
Heat and Control has established itself as the world leader in On Machine Seasoning (OMS) Systems by looking at OMS from a complete system approach and providing groundbreaking technology innovations. The net result is the most consistent...
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Potato Harvest of table potatoes in Sweden up 7%
The Swedish harvest of table potatoes (all potatoes, only excludes potatoes used for starch production) is estimated at 581.000 tonnes. This is 38.100 tonnes or 7 percent more than the total harvest in 2010. Four counties dominate the cultivation...
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Electrostatics boom among potato processors
More and more potato processors are turning to electrostatics to improve the way flavourings and coatings are added to potatoes and potato products. UK-based Spice Application Systems (SAS) reports a 20% increase in orders over the last six months...
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Processing and Packaging Equipment, Auctions
Steam bag lets consumers give potatoes a 'home-made' taste
M&Q Packaging Corporation working closely with customer Agrow Fresh Produce Company of Chicago, IL has provided its MQ36 dual-ovenable steam bag as a key component in Agrow Fresh’s “Simply Season & Steam” fresh petite red potatoes....
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Improved snack seasoning with Heat and Control FastBack Revolution
Heat and Control has established itself as the world leader in On Machine Seasoning (OMS) Systems by looking at OMS from a complete system approach and providing groundbreaking technology innovations. The net result is the most consistent...
read more
Industry sponsorship tops US$310,000 in support of World Potato Congress 2012
Organisers of the 2012 World Potato Congress in Edinburgh, Scotland next year have released the names of the first 13 commercial sponsors responsible for over US$230,000-worth of industry support for what promises to be a “highly successful,...
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GEA Refrigeration Technologies acquires the conveyor-belt specialist QPM Manufacturing
Effective 9 December 2011, GEA Refrigeration Technologies acquired the assets, operations, production facilities, and patents of the companies QPM LLC and QPM Manufacturing LLC, of Bellevue, Washington, USA: providers of special conveyor-belt...
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Landjuweel installeert Celox RV12 aardappelsorteermachines
De nieuwste generatie Celox RV12 optische sorteermachines van NEWTEC levert meer capaciteit en meer kwaliteit in de verwerking van consumentenaardappelen bij Landjuweel. Groothandel en verpakkingsbedrijf Landjuweel in Uithuizermeeden sorteert, wast...
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Trends, QSR, Retail, Nutrition, Environment
Wendy’s to flip Burger King into third place
The battle for second place in the US hamburger chain wars is heating up. Burger King, which for years staked its fortunes on male-centric advertising filled with sexual innuendo, has left an opening for Wendy’s to overtake it as the chief rival to...
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Australian potato growers reject dietary claims
Proposed new dietary guidelines have drawn a mixed reaction from Australia's vegetable growers. Released last week by the National Health and Medical Research Council, the draft guidelines recommend people eat "plenty of vegetables, including...
read more
New Simplot plant in Idaho could cut pollutants
The new JR Simplot potato processing plant in Caldwell could emit less pollution than the facility it will replace, according to an air quality permit application filed with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality earlier this month. Simplot...
read more
Steam bag lets consumers give potatoes a 'home-made' taste
M&Q Packaging Corporation working closely with customer Agrow Fresh Produce Company of Chicago, IL has provided its MQ36 dual-ovenable steam bag as a key component in Agrow Fresh’s “Simply Season & Steam” fresh petite red potatoes....
read more
McCain Foods launches McCain Menu Advantage
To help Canadian foodservice operators and distributors succeed in a highly competitive market, McCain Foods (Canada) has launched McCain Menu Advantage – a new initiative that features an innovative menu‐focused potato portfolio, plus unique...
read more
New McDonald's ad touts quality ingredients
McDonald’s Corp. previewed a new ad campaign Wednesday on Twitter, sharing a 15-second commercial that showcases the brand’s ingredients and recognizes the farmers and ranchers in its supply chain. Using the handle @McDListenTour during the...
read more
Ballarat potato grower slams negative spud study
Potato grower Dominic Prendergast has hit out at new national guidelines advising adults to eat less of the vegetable. A National Health and Medical Research Council report says Australians should reduce their potato intake by 40 per cent in order...
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New draft Australian dietary guidelines recommend 40% cut in potato intake
Australians can now have their say on a draft dietary guideline that will help inform healthy eating habits for everyone. The National Health and Medical Research Council has released its draft Australian Dietary Guidelines and the Australian Guide...
read more
"Localisation is a cornerstone of McCain’s India strategy"
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, McCain Foods Limited is the world’s largest producer of French fries and potato specialties with 53 plants on six continents and sales of over CAD$6 billion. McCain Foods India Pvt. Ltd is a wholly-owned...
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The November FAO Food Price Index nearly unchanged from October
FAO Food Price Index November 2011 The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 215 points in November 2011, marginally (1 point) down from October and 10 percent (23 points) below its February 2011 peak. Among the various commodities, a recovery of...
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Frito-Lay seeks $585,000 break on water bills
Frito-Lay is asking Vancouver for $585,000 in water bill credits over three years, which the company says will help it make $15 million to $25 million in investments at its Fruit Valley plant. [This is Vancouver in Washington, US, not in British...
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McDonald’s November Sales Rise 7.4% on Strength in Asia
McDonald’s Corp. (MCD), the world’s largest restaurant chain, said sales at stores open at least 13 months rose 7.4 percent globally last month, driven by demand in Japan and China. Analysts forecast a gain of 5 percent, the average of five...
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Achieving good-quality seed-beds
Many potato fields are being overworked in a bid to create the ‘perfect’ seed-bed, an expensive practice that does not increase yield and endangers the long-term health of soils. Thanks to Potato Council funding, researcher Dr Mark Stalham of...
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India’s retail reforms put on hold
Shares in Indian retailer Pantaloon slumped by their biggest one-day percentage drop in almost a decade on Monday, and business leaders rounded on the government after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh put on hold a landmark reform of the country’s...
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