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november 22, 2012
More than ever, big brands make Latino flavors mainstream
Strolling the aisles of your local supermarket, you can dig into a bag of potato chips flavored with chile, lime and Tapatio hot sauce , or if you’re in the mood for a burrito, stop by your nearest Taco Bell or Chipotle to get your fix. And with the ne...From the archive
november 21, 2012
Prince Edward Island potato industry to focus on research
The chair of the Prince Edward Island Potato Board, Gary Linkletter, said growers on PEI have not been getting the net returns that other growers across the country have been getting for their crop.From the archive
november 20, 2012
Potato Recipe Contest winner announced by Idaho Potato Commission
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) awarded a $250 cash prize to Zoe Lowinfell Cauvel of Twin Falls, Idaho for her delectable photo of Idaho® Potato “Nachos” in the IPC’s Recipe Photo Contest.From the archive
november 20, 2012
Publican en México medidas para reducción de riesgo en importación de papa
La Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentación (Sagarpa) emitió el aviso por el que se divulga el proyecto de acuerdo sobre las medidas de mitigación de riesgo para la importación de papa.From the archive
november 13, 2012
Deep River Snacks’ New Website more than Just a Bag of Chips
Deep River Snacks, the premium all natural snack brand, today announced the launch of their new website designed to meet the growing needs of savvy consumers and trends in the snack food industry.From the archive
november 13, 2012
Key Technology Appoints Tyrone Foster as Process Systems Product Manager
Key Technology announces the appointment of Tyrone Foster as Process Systems Product Manager. Foster is responsible for planning and managing activities that support the development and sales of Key’s Smart Shaker® suite of vibratory conveyors, which i...From the archive
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november 13, 2012
Ministerio de Agricultura de Colombia radica proyectos de ley para crear fondo parafiscal de la papa
El ministro de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural, Juan Camilo Restrepo Salazar, puso hoy a consideración del Congreso de la República, la creación de dos nuevos fondos parafiscales para el fomento de los cultivos de la papa y el fique. Los proyectos, con...From the archive
november 11, 2012
New record setting potato display in Washington State
The Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) is excited to announce that a new record setting display of potatoes will be on exhibit beginning November 11, 2012 at Chuck’s Produce and Street Market in Vancouver, WA. The display consists of 133,000 ...From the archive
november 11, 2012
New French Fry line for Lamb Weston in Boardman, Oregon
ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE:CAG) announced today an estimated $200 million expansion of its Lamb Weston frozen potato facility in Boardman, Ore. This strategic investment will add a new line to the plant – increasing capacity for making french fries and...From the archive
november 08, 2012
McDonald's Global Comparable Sales Decrease 1.8% in October
McDonald's Corporation today announced that global comparable sales decreased 1.8% in October. Performance by segment was as follows: U.S. down 2.2% Europe down 2.2% Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa down 2.4% "The McDonald's System remains f...From the archive
november 07, 2012
Every meal high in saturated fats is bad for your arteries
A single meal high in saturated fat is detrimental to the health of the arteries, while no damage occurs after consuming a Mediterranean meal rich in good fats such as mono-and polyunsaturated fatty acids, according to researchers at the University of ...From the archive
november 07, 2012
No GM Food labeling in California: Proposition 37 voted down
California voters have decided they can live without labels on genetically modified food. This means the state will not be at odds with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s policy of not labelling GM foods, which goes back more than two decade...From the archive
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november 06, 2012
Establecimiento de prioridades de investigación para raíces, tubérculos y plátanos: Suma tu voz!
El Programa de Investigación del CGIAR sobre raíces, tubérculos y plátanos (RTBs, por sus siglas en inglés) viene evaluando las prioridades de investigación que se espera produzcan los mayores impactos sobre el bienestar, la pobreza, la seguridad alime...From the archive
november 06, 2012
El CIP con sus proyectos INCOPA y Papa Andina ganó el “Concurso de Casos Exitosos de Innovaciones para la Agricultura 2012”
El Fondo Regional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (FONTAGRO) y el Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA) premiaron a las tres iniciativas ganadoras del Concurso de Casos Exitosos de Innovación en Agricultura Familiar, patrocinado...From the archive
november 06, 2012
USDA makes first purchase of dehydrated granules for a US global feeding program
On October 24, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the purchase of 240 metric tons of dehydrated potato granules and 320 metric tons of dehydrated potato flakes under the McGovern-Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Pro...From the archive
november 05, 2012
El CIP y sus programas Papa Andina e INCOPA reciben premio de FONTAGRO
El Fondo Regional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (FONTAGRO), conjuntamente con sus patrocinadores el Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA) y el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID), acaban de otorgar al Centro Internacional...From the archive
november 03, 2012
Beyond Sustainability: Resilience
For decades, people who concern themselves with the world’s “wicked problems” — interconnected issues like environmental degradation, poverty, food security and climate change — have marched together under the banner of “sustainability”: the idea that ...From the archive
november 01, 2012
Inventure Foods Reports Third Quarter 2012 Results
Inventure Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAK), a leading specialty food marketer and manufacturer, has reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 29, 2012.From the archive