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Enero 25, 2008
Aardappelkwekers gezamelijk illegaal kopieren aardappelrassen te lijf
Een internationaal consortium van aardappelkwekers bindt in België de strijd aan tegen landbouwers die hun aardappelrassen illegaal kopiëren. Achter het initiatief zitten twee grote Nederlandse aardappelkwekers (HZPC en Agrico) en twee Duitse (Europla...From the archive

Enero 24, 2008
Key Technology Adds to Network Communication Capability of G6 Sorters & Automatic Defect Removal Systems (ADR)
Key Technology introduces new OPC-compliant network communication software for all G6 optical sorters and automatic defect removal (ADR®) systems. The new software allows the G6 systems to easily interface with plant networks, extending machine monito...From the archive

Enero 23, 2008
Australian water shortages lead to rise in potato imports
Vegetable processor Simplot Australia will import a third of its potatoes this year, more than it has ever had to before. Concerns over water shortages in Tasmania meant that not enough farmers were able to sign contracts to supply potatoes to Simplot...From the archive

Enero 22, 2008
USPB Initiates Frozen Potato Program In Central America
As part of its continuing strategy to develop new market opportunities for US potatoes, the United States Potato Board (USPB) has initiated a frozen potato program in Central America. Countries to be targeted include Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, N...From the archive

Enero 22, 2008
McCain Rustic oven chips (french fries) 'Product of the Year'
McCain Foods (GB) Ltd announced today that its Rustic Oven Chips was awarded the status of Product of the Year in the Home Cooking Category. McCain's Rustic Oven Chips took the market by storm at launch in January 2007. With only 3% fat, no choleste...From the archive

Enero 18, 2008
Organic Potato Processing facility starting in Colorado?
Staff of a Denver-area organization supposedly brokering a deal to set up an organic potato processing facility in Center were reluctant to release information locally about the proposal but told residents of Grand Forks, North Dakota, they might have ...From the archive
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Enero 18, 2008
The history of the Tater Tot
The Tater Tot held its debutante ball, fittingly, at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach. The swooping post-modern structure had itself just debuted in 1954, signaling the country's interest in new forms, new conveniences, new luxuries — all finan...From the archive

Enero 18, 2008
Martin van de Ven appointed as new CEO at Aviko
With effect from 1 April 2008 Martin van de Ven (53) will be appointed as CEO of Aviko, business group of Royal Cosun. In this capacity he will remain a member of Cosun’s Executive Board and he becomes responsible for Aviko’s national and international...From the archive

Enero 18, 2008
Beyond Spanish French Fries: 'Patatas Bravas'
Though "Patatas Bravas"are just one small plate among many offered at tapas bars, they hold a high place in Spanish gastronomic lore here, beloved by everyone from students to gourmet chefs. Patatas Bravas look like not much more than glorif...From the archive

Enero 17, 2008
Aardappelverwerker Aviko blijft lonken naar België
De overname van Eurofreez en Seru &Annoot door de Nederlandse aardappelverwerker Aviko heeft geen grote gevolgen voor de Vlaamse aardappeltelers. "Beide bedrijven blijven zelstandig bestaan. Seru &Annoot zal de aardappelen van 300 telers i...From the archive

Enero 16, 2008
McCain Foods Great Britain Selects Eco-Tec For Biogas Purification
Eco-Tec is proud to announce that it has recently been awarded the contract for biogas purification by McCain Foods (GB) Ltd., England. As a socially responsible company and a highly trusted brand, McCain Foods practices sustainable agriculture and is ...From the archive

Enero 14, 2008
Aviko acquires Eurofreez and Seru & Annoot
Aviko has reached agreement on the acquisition of the potato processing company Eurofreez and the potato trader Seru &Annoot. The transaction represents a significant increase in Aviko's sale of potato specialities and is a perfect match for the ...From the archive

Enero 14, 2008
Interview met Romain Cools, secretaris van Belgapom over het Jaar van de Aardappel en aardappelverwerking in Belgie
Misschien eet u hem het liefst onder de vorm van krokante pureerozetjes, diepgevroren friet of huisbereide kroket. Maar de aardappel is ondanks zijn ietwat oubollig imago nog altijd springlevend. Zeker in een pak ontwikkelingslanden, waar de knol zowaa...From the archive

Enero 14, 2008
ConAgra signals shift in restructuring plan: three plants scheduled for shutdown will stay open
ConAgra Foods Inc. won't close three production plants that had been slated for shutdown in a multiyear reorganization effort, signaling a shift in emphasis from cutting costs to growing sales. "We've had good success with sales of new products, a...From the archive

Enero 14, 2008
Heinz researchers cook up new food items
The Heinz Global Innovation and Quality Center, which opened about two years ago, has significantly bolstered the research and development capabilities of Heinz, one of the world's largest food companies. Like other big food industry players, Heinz ha...From the archive

Enero 14, 2008
Eurofreez en Seru & Annoot in handen van Aviko
De Nederlandse aardappelverwerker Aviko neemt twee Belgische sectorgenoten over. Het gaat om Eurofreez en Seru &Annoot, beide uit de Westhoek. Eurofreez uit Proven is gespecialiseerd in aardappelbereidingen, meer bepaald diepvriesfrieten en -puree....From the archive

Enero 10, 2008
Belgische frituur introduceert milieuvriendelijke draagtas voor friet
De miljoenen plastic zakjes die jaarlijks worden gebruikt in de Vlaamse frietzaken, zijn Rudy Goris en Trice Verbist van frituur Tiosco al langer een doorn in het oog. Het milieubewuste koppel lanceert daarom als eerste in de provincie Antwerpe een duu...From the archive

Enero 09, 2008
Simplot purchases Pasco's H & R Ag
Boise-based J.R. Simplot Co. has purchased H &R Ag Inc., a Pasco-based agriculture supplier and retail business. No financial details of Monday's deal were disclosed. But Bill Whitacre, president of the Simplot AgriBusiness Group, said the acquisi...From the archive