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november 28, 2012
Lamb Weston Twin Falls plant celebrates 50th anniversary
ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston is celebrating 50 years of making foods that people love at its operation in Twin Falls. The plant opened in 1962 – an early entrant into the frozen french fry business.From the archive
november 28, 2012
Technomic finds strong consumer support for nutritional disclosure at restaurants
In a recently completed survey of restaurant user attitudes, Technomic found that 65 percent favor nutritional labeling in restaurants, with the strongest demand for listing of calories and sodium content.From the archive
november 27, 2012
Senadores en Uruguay discuten impuesto a la “papa chip” para bajar consumo
Con los cigarrillos y los autos de alta cilindrada pasó lo mismo. La intención fue desestimular su consumo con medidas que, además de educar, afecten directamente al bolsillo. Por eso algunos legisladores coinciden en la idea de aplicar un nuevo impue...From the archive
november 26, 2012
Belgapom supports Conpapa potato project in Ecuador
On the occasion of the opening of Interpom Primeurs, its biennial international trade fair in Kortrijk Xpo, Belgapom, the professional association of the Belgian potato trade and processing sector, launched its corporate social responsibility project.From the archive
november 25, 2012
Outstanding financial results for AVEBE
In financial year 2011/2012 AVEBE achieved a net profit of 32.1 million euros with a turnover of 595.5 million euros. This represents an increase in the net result of over 60% compared to the previous year (19.8 million euros). The turnover for that ye...From the archive
november 25, 2012
Provincia argentina se prepara para producir semilla de papa fiscalizada de alta sanidad
San Juan empezaría a producir semilla de papa de alta sanidad dentro de un proyecto iniciado recientemente en la provincia. El proyecto busca aumentar la oferta nacional de este tipo de semilla y mejorar los ingresos de los productores participantes. ...From the archive
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november 25, 2012
Rosenqvists extends its line of pellet fryers
Rosenqvists, the Swedish manufacturer of equipment for the food industry, has extended its range of pellet frying systems. Rosenqvists range of the unique and patented Star Wheel Fryer has been extended with a fourth model. This extends the range of ...From the archive
november 25, 2012
Breda district court orders liquidation of Thermphos
On November 21, Breda District Court ordered the liquidation of Thermphos International B.V.From the archive
november 25, 2012
See a New Vision in Optical Sorting at Interpom: Herbert Launches Oculus
Herbert Engineering has launched Oculus, the next generation in optical sorting for washed and peeled potatoes. See for yourself this new vision in optical sorting on the Herbert stand, no 1100 at this year’s Interpom.From the archive
november 25, 2012
La Asociación Agraria de Jóvenes Agricultores de España pide apoyo para el cultivo de la papa
Haciendo campaña para las elecciones agrarias en el mercadillo semanal de los sábados en La Bañeza, los dirigentes de la Asociación Agraria de Jóvenes Agricultores (ASAJA) han pedido medidas para que cultivos tan arraigados en las vegas bañezanas...From the archive
november 25, 2012
Preocupa en Uruguay la persistente caída del área cultivada con papa
El área de cultivo de papa en Uruguay se viene achicando cada año de un 3% a un 5% y esa tendencia persistirá, al menos en las próximas zafras, informó a El Observador el productor y agrónomo Daniel Sellanes, directivo de la Asociación Nacional de Semi...From the archive
november 23, 2012
Fiscalizan venta de papa en Osorno
A raiz de denuncias sobre traslado a la Región de Los Lagos del producto desde zonas afectadas por plagas, inspectores del SAG llegan hasta los centros de comercialización para verificar el origen de las papas en venta. Instan a los mismos comerciante...From the archive
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november 23, 2012
Novedoso programa facilita la caracterización de tubérculos de papa
El Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) ha integrado varias herramientas en un programa con el fin de caracterizar los rasgos fenotípicos de los tubérculos a través de imágenes, agilizando de esta manera los trabajos de investigación en mejoramiento g...From the archive
november 22, 2012
AUSVEG Chairman, Deputy Chair and Audit Chair re-elected
Queensland vegetable grower Mr John Brent has been re-elected unopposed to the position of AUSVEG Chairman following a Board meeting held on Monday 19 November in Melbourne. At the Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on the same day, Mr Brent was also...From the archive
november 22, 2012
Uitstekende financiële resultaten voor AVEBE
AVEBE heeft in het boekjaar 2011/2012 een netto resultaat geboekt van 32,1 miljoen euro, bij een omzet van 595,5 miljoen euro. Dat is een stijging van het netto resultaat van ruim 60% ten opzichte van vorig jaar (19,8 miljoen euro). De omzet was toen 5...From the archive
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
Europatat, the European potato trade association celebrates 60th anniversary
On Wednesday 14 November Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, celebrated its 60th Anniversary with a policy event in Brussels Museum of Natural Sciences.From the archive
november 21, 2012
Value of HZPC certificate increased for the 6th time in a row with 10%
HZPC reports that the value of the certificate of HZPC has increased again with 10% on the stock trading day of 16 November 2012.From the archive