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Septiembre 05, 2011
Commerciële teelt GMO-aardappelen omstreden
BASF zoekt in Flevoland pootgoedtelers die in 2012 genetisch gemodificeerd pootgoed willen vermeerderen. De commerciële teelt van genetisch gemodificeerde aardappelen zou hiermee z’n intrede doen. De plannen van BASF om individuele telers over te halen...From the archive

Septiembre 05, 2011
UK: Cost of potato irrigation has doubled since 2005
The rising cost of irrigation was one of the topics discussed at the East of England Potato Day in Suffolk last week. The cost of applying water to potato crops is rising fast and has doubled since 2005, according to Jerry Knox of Cranfield University...From the archive

Septiembre 05, 2011
Anuga Foodtec 2012 expands exhibition space due to strong demand
Anuga FoodTec (27th to 30th March 2012) is expanding its exhibition space by including an additional hall in the trade show. Very strong demand for exhibition space at world’s leading trade fair for the food and beverage production industry means ne...From the archive

Septiembre 04, 2011
McDonald's begins showing calorie count on menu boards in its British restaurants
About 1,200 McDonald's restaurants in the U.K. will this week begin displaying the calorie count of each food and drink item on their wall-mounted menu boards, as part of a government-led program to fight obesity and promote healthier eating, the chain...From the archive

Septiembre 04, 2011
Laatste Belgapomnotering voor vroege aardappelen ongewijzigd
Deze week is de laaste Belgapomnotering voor vroege aardappelen. Zowel de notering voor vroege aardappelen als de notering voor Bintje zijn ongewijzid ten opzichte van vorige week. Belgapomnotering voor Bintje: De Belgapomprijs is de meest gehantee...From the archive

Agosto 30, 2011
Seed potato export figures from Britain to be revealed at Potato Europe
Potato Council will be announcing the export figures from the record-breaking 2010/2011 season at Potato Europe (Tournai, Belgium, September 7-8). Mark Prentice, Potato Council head of seed and export “This year we have achieved record exports...From the archive
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Agosto 29, 2011
Belgapom komt met eerste notering voor Bintje
Naast een notering voor vroege aardappelen presenteerde Belgapom de afgelopen week de eerste notering voor Bintje: De Belgapomprijs is de meest gehanteerde prijs, waargenomen op de vorige werkdag voor Bintje, voor verwerking tot diepgevroren aardap...From the archive

Agosto 29, 2011
Major challenges remain in acrylamide reduction
Reducing acrylamide content of foods while safeguarding other quality and taste aspects, still remains a challenge for industry, according to a new review of the science supporting reduction techniques entitled "Acrylamide formation in fried potat...From the archive

Agosto 25, 2011
Potato prices down as supply exceed demand
Potato prices in the United Kingdom have dropped again, with available supplies exceeding demand due to the early harvest. The Potato Council's weekly average price fell by 12% in the week to 19 August, to £120.65/t - £50/t below the same time last y...From the archive

Agosto 25, 2011
Omzet Cafetaria's groeit flink in 2011
Cafetaria’s hebben in het tweede kwartaal van dit jaar gemiddeld 9,4 procent meer omzet behaald dan in dezelfde periode een jaar geleden. De cafetariasector is daarmee de best draaiende sector in de horeca. De omzetsprong volgt op een goed eerste kwart...From the archive

Agosto 22, 2011
Matthew Smallwood New Head of the potato team at SAC
Matthew Smallwood has been appointed as SAC’s Senior Potato Consultant and will be based at SAC’s Perth Office. Matt will work closely with Dr Stuart Wale, who continues to work for SAC on a reduced-days basis. He will co-ordinate activity with the oth...From the archive

Agosto 22, 2011
Can Dutch salt-tolerant potatoes solve the global food crisis?
This month it became known that at least two Dutch potato varieties can thrive in salty soil. Several Dutch scientists and farmers think this discovery could have tremendous consequences for the potato industry worldwide. However, can these special po...From the archive

Agosto 21, 2011
Belgapom notering blijft € 30,00 / ton
De Belgapomprijs voor vroege aardappelen is de meest gehanteerde prijs waargenomen op de vorige werkdag voor machinegerooide aardappelen van vroege rassen voor verwerking tot diepgevroren aardappelproducten , veldgewas 35 mm+, frietgeschikt, af produce...From the archive

Agosto 17, 2011
Aunt Bessie's expands 'Home style' Frozen Potato Range
The Aunt Bessie’s brand is aiming to drive growth in the frozen potato category by expanding its range of frozen ‘home-style’ potatoes. The launches will bring new varieties and flavours to the category. Building on the success of Midweek Mini Roasti...From the archive

Agosto 15, 2011
United Biscuits owners said to consider breakup
United Biscuits may be broken up as its private equity owners plan to revive attempts to sell the U.K. food manufacturer, The Sunday Times reports without citing sources. The move could see the group's biscuits business, including the McVitie's brand,...From the archive

Agosto 14, 2011
Water recycling plant helps potato packing firm cut water use by 85%
A £1M water recycling plant in the South West has enabled potato packer and distributor Branston to reduce its use of mains water by 85%. As a result of the plant in Ilminster, Somerset, Branston is saving 41 cubic metres of mains water a day, as wast...From the archive

Agosto 13, 2011
Belgapom prijs daalt nog lager
De Belgapomprijs voor vroege aardappelen is de meest gehanteerde prijs waargenomen op de vorige werkdag voor machinegerooide aardappelen van vroege rassen voor verwerking tot diepgevroren aardappelproducten , veldgewas 35 mm+, frietgeschikt.From the archive

Agosto 13, 2011
Genetisch gemodificeerde aardappelen bestand tegen phytophthora
Begin mei werden op een proefveld van het Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek (ILVO) in Wetteren 26 experimentele lijnen met ggo-aardappelen aangeplant om hun resistentie tegen de aardappelplaag (Phytophthora Infestans) te testen onder Vlaams...From the archive