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april 16, 2010
Chip Trips launched: Frito-Lay's Canadian version of Brit Trips
Chip Trips Frito-Lay Canada has launched a multimillion-dollar national campaign designed to bind its Lays brand closer to Canada by helping consumers explore the country from coast to coast.The new "Chip Trips"program offers discounts with ...From the archive

april 15, 2010
These aren't chips off the old block
In the beginning, chips meant corn and potato. Then came Terra veggie chips and it was good. Now entire entrees, it seems, are available in chip form. Risotto Chips ($2.99, 5 ounces) from New York Style are a bit of a misnomer. They're crunchy and c...From the archive

april 15, 2010
PEI Potato Farmers reject McCain contract
Prince Edward Island potato farmers have rejected a contract offered by McCain Foods, arguing the proposal was less than one accepted last week from a rival company.The farmers voted Tuesday night against what they called a disappointing price offered ...From the archive

april 15, 2010
Pringles introduces Multigrain Crisps
Pringles, America's favorite stacked potato crisp, introduces consumers to new Pringles Multigrain, a surprisingly tasty twist on multigrain snacks. As the latest addition to the Pringles family, Pringles Multigrain is packed with multigrain flavor...From the archive

april 15, 2010
Restaurants see slow recovery from the recession
On many weeknights last year, in the depths of the recession, Tursi’s Latin King restaurant in Des Moines closed one of its three dining rooms and pared its kitchen to a skeleton crew. Now, all three rooms are open on most nights, and the kitchen is b...From the archive

april 15, 2010
Report: Wal-Mart food prices going up
Wal-Mart and Whole Foods -- the nation's lowest- and highest-priced big grocers, respectively -- have inched a little closer together. Wal-Mart, despite launching an aggressive marketing campaign this month touting its price cuts, or "rollbacks...From the archive
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april 15, 2010
Potato After-Cooking Darkening most strongly related with phosphorus, Calcium Copper and Magnesium
Irish potato, one of the world's major food crops, is increasingly grown and processed for use in various products;consider the popularity of consumer favorites like French fries and potato chips. In the closely scrutinized food production industry, pr...From the archive

april 14, 2010
PROCESS EXPO Shifts to Biennial Show in 2011
The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced plans to transition to a biennial show in Chicago, starting November 2011. This major shift to a two-year show cycle allows exhibitors to improve their exhibition ROI and focus on one worldwid...From the archive

april 14, 2010
Frito-Lay lanza en EUA empaques para papas fritas 100% compostables
En la víspera del Mes de la Tierra, la marca de papas fritas SunChips, de Frito-Lay, firma perteneciente a la multinacional PepsiCo, presentó oficialmente al mercado la “primera bolsa de pasabocas cien por ciento compostable”, según la compañía. El la...From the archive

april 14, 2010
PMMI economic outlook: US Economy in mild recovery
According to PMMI’s Quarterly Economic Outlook, the U.S. is in the early stages of a mild recovery. The Industrial Production Index reached a low point in October, ending its worst economic downturn since 1946. Most industries are showing increasing a...From the archive

april 13, 2010
Process potato growers accept Cavendish Farms contract
Cavendish Farms process growers voted to accept the company’s 2010 contract offer with overwhelming support despite an agreed upon cut in the base price at the end of the season.About 100 growers cast ballots in the recent secret vote and the offer — c...From the archive

april 13, 2010
Pack Expo will include Food Safety Resource Center
BNP Media, organizer of the Food Safety Summit;and PMMI, producer of the PACK EXPO family of trade shows;are pleased to announce the debut of the Food Safety Summit Resource Center at PACK EXPO International 2010 (McCormick Place, Chicago;Oct. 31–Nov....From the archive

april 13, 2010
Al Reser, CEO and Chairman of Reser's Finefood dies at 74
Al Reser, CEO and chairman of Reser's Fionefood, a philanthropist and "Beaver Believer,"died Monday night at the age of 74.According to a statement issued by his family on Tuesday, Reser passed away in his sleep at his Sarasota, Fla., vacatio...From the archive

april 12, 2010
Conagra Foods Acquires Elan Nutrition
ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) announced today that it has acquired Elan Nutrition, a privately-held formulator and manufacturer of snack and nutrition bars based in Grand Rapids, Mich. Financial terms of the transaction, which closed today, were not...From the archive

april 12, 2010
ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston and Agrian to Develop Enterprise-wide Agronomy Information System
ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston and Agrian announced today that they have reached an agreement under which Agrian will develop the company’s sustainability data collection and reporting system utilizing the Agrian suite of data management tools. The software...From the archive

april 11, 2010
Popchips CEO Keith Belling is 'poptimist' on healthy snacks
The rough economy and high unemployment have posed "considerable challenges"for the $30 billion healthy-snack marketplace, according to a June 2009 industry report from Mintel. One in four consumers have cut back on their snack spending, acc...From the archive

april 11, 2010
Jamir Miller launches Crave Potato Chips
Jamir Miller has stepped off the football field and into the culinary field.The retired All-Pro linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns is launching Crave, a line of healthier potato chips. He is debuting the product this weekend with...From the archive

april 09, 2010
Analysts see start of restaurant recovery
After more than two years of slow sales and anemic guest traffic for restaurant operators, Wall Street analysts say a recovery in consumer spending may finally be here. “We officially declare that ‘the restaurant consumer recovery’ began in March 20...From the archive