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september 04, 2009
Onderwatergewicht zetmeelaardappelen Avebe boven gemiddeld
Het onderwatergewicht van de zetmeelaardappelen die zijn aangevoerd bij Avebe ligt tot nu toe gemiddeld op 475 gram. Dat is ruim boven het meerjarige gemiddelde, meldt woordvoerder Johan Russchen van het aardappelzetmeelconcern.Volgens Russchen zijn ...From the archive
september 03, 2009
Emmeloord ’s werelds aardappelhoofdstad tijdens PotatoEurope 2009
Nog een week te gaan en dan gaat PotatoEurope 2009 in Emmeloord van start. PotatoEurope is ’s werelds grootste internationale aardappelevenement. Het evenement bestaat uit drie componenten: een internationale vakbeurs, velddemonstraties en een internat...From the archive
september 02, 2009
Youngsters try to beat the bosses working at Seabrook crisp factory
A new BBC TV series, Beat the Boss, involves teams of youngsters and adults competing to devise new products. For one of the programmes experts at Bradford’s Seabrook Crisps worked with teams to develop new ranges and flavours. Three 11 and 12-year...From the archive
september 02, 2009
DS Smith develops retail-ready packaging for Seabrook Crisps in Asda stores
DS Smith has created retail-ready packaging (RRP) for Seabrook Crisps that can be turned into a standalone display.The pack can be transformed from RRP to a display unit by opening the perforations on the side of the tray to create special locking tabs...From the archive
september 02, 2009
Potato Company Albert Bartlett signs up Desperate Housewives star
Desparate Housewives star Marcia Cross has been signed up by potato company Albert Bartlett. Marcia will front the new rooster potato ad campaign which is the biggest yet by the UK’s leading fresh potato supplier. John Hicks, marketing manager for Al...From the archive
september 02, 2009
Intersnack extends its Penn State brand with ‘deli-cious' baked chips.
Intersnack, one of the UK's largest snack manufacturers has revealed plans to extend its premium brand Penn State, by launching a new range of ‘deli-cious' baked chips.Alongside the already popular pretzel range, Penn State will introduce a new deli in...From the archive
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september 02, 2009
Veel vraag naar nieuwe rassen zetmeelaardappelen
De vraag naar nieuwe zetmeelaardappelen blijft groot onder de telers van zetmeelaardappelen. Dat bleek tijdens de open dag demovelden bij akkerbouwer Beuling uit Eerste Exloërmond. "De Scarlet is een redelijk nieuw ras, maar de resultaten vallen...From the archive
september 02, 2009
KMC to unveil exciting new product at FIE 2009: glazemaker
With FIE 2009 in Frankfurt just around the corner KMC is all geared up to show what is new and exciting within our comprehensive range of starch products and functional ingredients. The newest star on the horizon is GlazeMaker - a functional starch ble...From the archive
september 01, 2009
AVEBE nominated for Food Valley Award 2009
AVEBE is proud to announce that its ETENIA™ product range has been nominated for the Food Valley Award 2009.Food Valley annually rewards the most distinguishing innovative and sustainable innovation within Dutch food industry. The objective of the Food...From the archive
september 01, 2009
Growers buy Lantmännen Solanums Potato Processing
Lantmännen Solanum has sold its potato processing operation to a group of growers. The reception, storage and sorting for external clients will however remain within Lantmännen Solanum. The potato processing within Lantmännen Solanum has in recent ye...From the archive
september 01, 2009
New International project on potato diseases powdery scab and black scurf
New international work is under way to help potato growers assess the risk, before planting, of their crops getting powdery scab and black scurf (Rhizoctonia solani).The Potato Council-funded £430,000 three-year study involves SCRI, SAC and the Food an...From the archive
september 01, 2009
Opbrengst en kwaliteit pootgoedoogst is goed
De oogst van pootaardappelen is voor ongeveer 65 procent klaar.De kwaliteit, grofte en opbrengst is goed. Wel komt schurft en rhizoctonia voor. Dit zijn de waarnemingen van Jan Hoogenboom, financieel manager bij HZPC, en Agrico’s commercieel directeur ...From the archive
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augustus 31, 2009
Will Chase potato vodka scoops awards
William Chase (Founder of Tyrrell’s upscale potato crisps and king of added value) has scooped four Gold awards for it’s’ potato vodka and liqueurs.The Great Taste awards, run by the Guild of Fine Food, has awarded Chase distillery a Gold 1 star award ...From the archive
augustus 28, 2009
Unions and AVEBE reach agreement on plan to reduce labour costs
The unions and AVEBE yesterday reached agreement on a package of measures aimed at coping with the recession. The talks specifically addressed ways of reducing labour costs.The current CLA, which ran until 1 January 2010, has been renegotiated and repl...From the archive
augustus 28, 2009
Arguing over organic is fruitless, says top UK scientist
Farmers must stop squabbling over whether organic or conventional agriculture is most environmentally friendly, a leading scientist has warned.Ian Crute said it was vital to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from all types of agriculture. “The notion tha...From the archive
augustus 28, 2009
Personeel AVEBE gaat meer werken voor zelfde loon
De 975 medewerkers van aardappelzetmeelconcern Avebe gaan het komende jaar acht dagen extra werken zonder daar loon voor te ontvangen. Dat maakte een woordvoerder van het concern vrijdag bekend. De maatregel is nodig om de economische crisis het hoofd ...From the archive
augustus 26, 2009
Telers verwachten minimale nagroei aardappelen in Nederland
In week 33 werden door de VTA-leden (Verenigde Telers Akkerbouw) proefrooiingen uitgevoerd. Midden september gaan de leden nogmaals een proefrrooiing uitvoeren. Deze opbrengstmetingen vinden sinds 2001 plaats en worden steeds op hetzelfde moment in het...From the archive
augustus 26, 2009
Stemming in de fysieke aardappelmarkt duidelijk beter
De stemming in de fysieke markt is duidelijk aan het verbeteren. De eerste signalen van een stemmingskentering in de aardappelmarkt is te zien aan de termijnnotering van het april 2010 contract. Zo steeg de notering binnen 2 weken van € 9,80 (opening ...From the archive