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november 06, 2008
Potato Peeling plant North Antrim Foods shut down.
Glens of Antrim Potatoes has shut down subsidiary North Antrim Foods at Castlecatt and 15 people are affected. Glens of Antrim Potatoes Managing Director Michael McKillop told the Times the Castlecatt work has been "relocated"to the Cushenda...From the archive

november 06, 2008
Duitsland verwerkt meer dan 3 miljoen ton aardappelen
In Duitsland is het totale volume verwerkte aardappelen tot o.a. voorgebakken product en chips in seizoen 2007/2008 door de 3 miljoen ton grens heen gebroken. Totaal werd het cijfer (bron ZMP) vastgesteld op 3,12 miljoen ton, ruim 150.000 ton meer dan...From the archive

november 05, 2008
Nestlé Wellness Award for McCain Foods' 'Purely Potato'
The Nestlé Wellness Award, awarded to the company that has made a real impact in terms of making healthier eating and drinking choices for consumers, was won by McCain Foods. McCain developed Purely Potato, a range developed to be cooked without oil, w...From the archive

november 05, 2008
Pootaardappelhandelshuis Den Hartigh introduceert pallidaresistente pootaardappelrassen
Pootaardappelhandelshuis Den Hartigh prestenteert op zijn aardappelrassenshow vier rassen met pallidaresistentie. Pallida 3 is op het moment het meest vervelende aaltje van de soorten die aardappelmoeheid veroorzaken. Het ras Laperla is bestemd voor de...From the archive

november 04, 2008
Palm Oil group RSPO aims to ship sustainability to Europe
The palm oil industry is claiming a major triumph in terms of sustainability ahead of an incoming shipment of the product to Europe next week, which is seen by some as a milestone for ethical sourcing. The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), a ...From the archive

november 04, 2008
United Biscuits revamps websites with Inbox
United Biscuits has re-designed its corporate website through its digital agency Inbox. Functionality has been enhanced with a new web contact form for customer service enquiries, on the homepage an area has been added to promote the latest TV ads;...From the archive
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november 04, 2008
Kettle Chips (UK) launches single serve crisp packet range
Pub-goers will soon be able to buy smaller bags of Kettle's Mature Cheddar and Red Onion crisps.The company has decided to launch the flavour in 40 gram bags following recent research.Figures from the manufacturer show that sales of smaller packets of...From the archive

november 04, 2008
Aardappelzetmeel-concern Avebe aarzelt nog over aanvraag toelating Modena
Aardappelzetmeelbedrijf Avebe aarzelt nog altijd over het indienen van een toelatingsaanvraag bij de EU voor de genetisch veranderde aardappel Modena. Het concern hikt erg aan tegen de lange en kostbare aanvraagprocedure, zei onderzoeksmanager Peter ...From the archive

november 01, 2008
Aviko Potato gaat toezien op keuring aardappelen
De telerscommissie van aardappelverwerker Aviko Potato gaat in de toekomst toezicht houden op de bepaling van kwaliteit en tarra van de aangevoerde aardappelen.Zo hoopt Aviko dat de akkerbouwers meer vertrouwen krijgen in de kwaliteitsbepaling en tarre...From the archive

november 01, 2008
Supermarktketen Spar haalt "explosieve" aardappelbolletjes uit de handel
Spar Informatie over deze partij aardappelbolletjes: "Bij enkele verpakkingen Spar diepvries aardappelbolletjes is geconstateerd dat de aardappelbolletjes mogelijk uiteen kunnen spatten tijdens het frituren. Na overleg met de producent is besloten...From the archive

november 01, 2008
Vending machines in Wales hospitals have to switch to baked crisps
Hospitals in Wales must empty their vending machines of crisps, sweets and fizzy drinks today. The ban will see junk food make way for healthier options, such as fruit and sugar-free drinks. Machines will instead have to contain food that is healthy,...From the archive

oktober 31, 2008
Telers en industrie maken nieuwe afspraken in aardappelcontracten
De akkerbouwers en de aardappelverwerkende industrie zijn het eens geworden over enkele aanpassingen in de contracten voor de aardappelteelt. Zo zijn nieuwe afspraken gemaakt in het geval een partij wordt afgekeurd en komt er een keuzemogelijkheid voor...From the archive

oktober 30, 2008
Rainfall makes potato harvesting in Yorkshire heavy going
The wet weather seen during the late summer is making for challenging harvesting conditions for potato farmers across Yorkshire.The heavy ground is taking its toll on farmers' pockets due to the added expense it has brought in terms of extra labour an...From the archive

oktober 30, 2008
British Union GMB calls on McCain Foods Halt Outsourcing Of Back Room Finance And Admin Jobs To India
GMB are today calling on McCain Foods not to proceed with a proposal which would see 32 backroom jobs in five locations in England being outsourced to India. Yesterday McCain Foods told the GMB that they were looking at a proposal to outsource the job...From the archive

oktober 29, 2008
Potato Council promotes use of potatoes in school meals
Potato Council is encouraging school caterers to serve up a delicious and nutritious portion of potatoes every day, while urging suppliers to spread the message that potatoes can be used to help maintain compliant menus and increase their use across ...From the archive

oktober 28, 2008
Aardappelbeurzen van start
Komende donderdag, 30 oktober zal de regionale beurs van Emmeloord voor 35 mm opw. frites- en 40 mm opw. exportaardappelen voor het eerst dit seizoen gaan noteren. De eerste notering van de voor de Europese markt belangrijke aardappelhandelsbeurs van R...From the archive

oktober 24, 2008
Enorme verkoop van aardappelcontracten op termijnmarkt in Hannover
Op de termijnmarkt in Hannover zijn gisteren 353 aardappelcontracten verhandeld voor levering in april 2009. Dat is een enorm aantal. Veel beleggers stappen uit vanwege de kredietcrisis. Ze willen beschikken over het geld dat ze op de termijnmarkt in...From the archive

oktober 24, 2008
Jobs saved at Corby crisp factory
More than 200 jobs have been saved and a further 150 posts are being created at a Corby crisp factory which had been threatened with closure.Staff at the Golden Wonder factory in Princewood Road, were told the plant is staying open after bosses hammere...From the archive