Nieuws

First-quarter reports from public restaurant companies rolled in this week and have highlighted a long-awaited return of guest traffic after nearly two years of eateries losing customers who have been reluctant to spend.Restaurant executives from McDon...

The early potato from Andalusia comprising 75% of the Spanish crop, may have fallen 50% this year compared to the previous years, due to rain and bad weather this winter. These climate conditions, reduced the cultivation to 5,000 hectares approximately...

McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) today announced strong results for the first quarter driven by all areas of the world. "McDonald's compelling menu, unmatched convenience and unbeatable value generated another strong quarterly performance,&quot...

McDonald's reportó el miércoles ganancias trimestrales que superaron los pronósticos de los analistas gracias al repunte del mercado estadounidense en marzo y a que las ventas globales mantuvieron el impulso durante abril. Las acciones de la mayor cad...

Het areaal bewaaraardappelen in Vlaanderen stijgt dit oogstjaar met 7 procent, meldt het Proefcentrum voor de Aardappelteelt (PCA) in Kruishoutem op basis van een enquête.   Omdat aardappelverwerkers garantie van aanvoer willen, sluiten ze meer contrac...

An Ishida tray sealer and checkweigher/metal detector combination at Mash Direct, manufacturer of Ireland’s leading quick-serve mashed potato, vegetable and cabbage products, are delivering speed and efficiency in the packing process, as well as helpi...

Potatoes also have a museum. China's first and only "Potato Museum"was completed in Yanqing County, Beijing. The history, current condition, development, promotion and application of potatoes in China are shown at the exhibition hall which co...

Aardappelhandelshuis HZPC ziet zich dit seizoen genoodzaakt om met zijn pootgoed andere markten aan te boren dan gebruikelijk. "In een jaar als dit moeten we alle gaten vullen", zegt financieel manager Jan Hoogenboom. De uitvoer van poters ...

China announced today to start a mid-term review of the anti-dumping duties on imports of potato starch from the European Union, a move which may lead to the increase of duties imposed in 2007.

Restaurant companies releasing first-quarter results in the weeks ahead are expected to report improved sales trends, continued cost controls and a heightened sense that an industry recovery has begun, according to securities analysts.While severe wint...

Urschel Laboratories Inc is commemorating a century in the manufacturing of precision food cutting equipment. Urschel Laboratories Inc. continues its worldwide reputation for excellence by working in partnership with customers to meet the ever-changing...

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 ...

The China International Potato Summit Forum was jointly held by MOA Agricultural Trade Promotion Centre and the Government of Yanqing County, Beijing. Vice Agricultural Minister Niu Dun attended the forum and delivered remarks, together with Director-G...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...