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juni 02, 2008
Fast Food Outlets In New York Go Against Rule To Publish Calorie Count
Since May 5 when New York City mandated restaurants to print the calorie count of the meals on menus 81 dining establishments have been served notice by the city Health Department for violation of the law. Among those found guilty were Dunkin' Donuts...From the archive
juni 02, 2008
New details of Wendy's sale deal emerge from securities filing today
At one time, there were proposed bids for Wendy’s International from four groups other than Triac Cos which agreed in April to buy the Dublin burger chain for $2.3 billion. A regulatory filing today offers a first-time look at the sale process for Wen...From the archive
juni 01, 2008
Pringles Can Inventor Buried in a Pringles Can
The inventor of the Pringles can, Dr. Fredric J. Baur, had an odd request regarding the treatment of his final remains. Well, odd for anyone but the inventor of the Pringles can, that is. Like any proud inventor, Baur requested that his ashes be burie...From the archive
juni 01, 2008
Wereldbank pompt 6 miljard dollar in landbouw
De Wereldbank stelt dit jaar zes miljard euro ter beschikking voor de financiering van landbouwprojecten. De Amerikaanse voorzitter Robert Zoellick gaat volgende week naar de FAO-voedseltop met een arsenaal aan schenkingen, leningen en verzekeringen. &...From the archive
mei 31, 2008
Pepsico Alimentos podria exportar snacks elaborados con papas peruanas a EEUU y Brasil
Pepsico Alimentos Perú podría exportar snacks elaborados con papas de zonas andinas a mercados potenciales como Estados Unidos y otros en América Latina, como Brasil, informó hoy el presidente de Pepsico Alimentos Sudamérica, Olivier Weber. “Veremo...From the archive
mei 30, 2008
Resolution reached in McDonald's french fry cases
Newschannel Five has learned eight Florida lawsuits filed against McDonald's have been resolved. The lawsuits all alleged McDonald's French Fries made the individuals sick and complicated pre-existing medical problems or diseases. The cases all revol...From the archive
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mei 30, 2008
FTC clears Triarc to merge Arby's and Wendy's
The Federal Trade Commission has given the OK to Triarc Companies Inc.'s planned $2.34 billion acquisition Wendy's International Inc. The regulator this week granted an early termination to a waiting period mandated by the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust ...From the archive
mei 29, 2008
Muere J.R. Simplot, 'rey de la papa frita' y un pionero de EEUU
J.R. Simplot, el magnate que fundó el negocio agrícola que lleva su nombre y que ayudó a convertir a las papas fritas en un clásico de la dieta estadounidense, murió el domingo a los 99 años, informó un funcionario judicial. Después de ser el pionero...From the archive
mei 29, 2008
Alicorp estudia en Peru el desarrollo de harina a partir de papa, cebada y camote
La empresa Alicorp estudia el desarrollo de harinas a partir de productos nativos de Perú como la papa, la cebada y el camote, para hacer frente a los altos precios internacionales del trigo, señaló hoy el gerente central del negocio de productos indus...From the archive
mei 29, 2008
Papas nativas de color ahora en mercado gourmet de snacks
En el Año Internacional del la Papa, Deprodeca S.A.C., empresa integrante del Grupo Gloria que incursionó el año pasado en la categoría de snacks bajo la marca Mr. Chips, es la primera en lanzar masivamente al mercado Papas Nativas, hojuelas de papas d...From the archive
mei 29, 2008
Chilled potato options from Aviko
Unique to Aviko, the Steamfresh range is a revolutionary new product that uses cutting edge processing technology to steam rather than boil the potatoes. They are then atmospherically packaged, locking in taste, nutrition and vitamins B1, B6, B12 and C...From the archive
mei 28, 2008
Taste test of Frito-Lay's Pinch of Salt snacks
Frito Lay launched lower-sodium versions of some of their popular salty snacks. Lay's and Ruffles potato chips, Tostitos tortilla chips and Fritos corn chips now have 30%-50% less sodium. Regular Lay's classic chips have 180 milligrams of sodium per ou...From the archive
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mei 28, 2008
Chile y Perú se pelean por el origen de la papa
Chile y Perú, enfrentados desde hace meses por un conflicto de límites marítimos que aún aguarda un fallo en La Haya, y desde mucho antes por la autoría del pisco, inauguraron esta semana un nuevo diferendo al enfrentarse por la propiedad del origen d...From the archive
mei 28, 2008
Interview with Linda Alvarado, one of YUM brands largest franchisees
Linda Alvarado talks about the restaurant business. She is one of Yum Brands largest franchisees. A highlight of this multipage interview: At Palo Alto, what are you saying back in your offices about food costs and how you can address that? We are loo...From the archive
mei 27, 2008
Simplot family to keep firm unchanged
After the death of its founder, the J.R. Simplot Co. will continue as a family owned agricultural company with no anticipated changes, said Scott Simplot. "It would be a surprise to me if we change anything,"said Simplot, the company chairman...From the archive
mei 27, 2008
Heinz Sets Sustainability Goal of Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 20 Percent by 2015
The H. J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) announced today a milestone company goal: to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent by 2015. This effort is part of Heinz’s sustainability vision, to be a trusted leader in nutrition and wellness, dedicat...From the archive
mei 27, 2008
Burger King Board of Directors Appoints John Chidsey as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Burger King Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BKC) announced today that it has made several changes to its board of directors. The private equity funds controlled by TPG Capital, Bain Capital Partners and the Goldman Sachs Funds, which purchased the company in Dece...From the archive
mei 26, 2008
J.R. Simplot, agribusiness giant, dies in Idaho
J.R. Simplot left home in 1923 at age 14 with four gold coins given to him by his mother. He ended his life as the spud king of America and one of the nation's richest men. The Idaho farmer, who dominated the state's business and political landscape ...From the archive