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Prevalence of obesity among adults aged 20 years and over: United States, 1997–2008 The CDC has recently released these and other data on the Obesity in the United states, up to 2008.   Follow the link for details of the data and additional informat...

Food processing and product handling equipment systems manufacturer, Heat and Control BV and metal detection specialist CEIA -S.P.A. have partnered to provide inspection solutions in the Benelux region.   Michiel Metselaar, operating from Heat and Cont...

The search for New Zealand’s top chip shop kicks off this month, with registrations opening for shops wanting to take part in the ‘That’s Life! Best Chip Shop Competition 2009’. This year, competing shops can gain extra points in the Competition if at ...

An unusually wet spring has raised the threat of late blight in Idaho's potato crop, according to experts.The disease had not been reported as of Tuesday, June 30, but there is an increased chance that it could before the growing season is over.Cool, w...

The rainy weather has put Maine's potato crop in jeopardy. The conditions are perfect for the spread of late blight (Phytophthora Infestans).   Potato farmers need to spray their crop to kill off the disease, but haven't been able to get into the fiel...

De beursprijzencommissie Rotterdam van de Nederlandse Aardappelorganisatie (NAO) splitst de aardappelnotering voor de verwerkende industrie op.Er komt een notering voor de regio Hamburg, Frankfurt, Parijs en Lehavre (Hafpal) en een prijs voor aardappel...

Als gevolg van extra deelname door aardappeltelers én de gunstige oogstresultaten, groeide de aardappelpool van Aviko Potato afgelopen seizoen 30% in omvang. De gemiddelde opbrengst bedroeg 55 ton netto aardappelen per hectare. De markt was het hele ja...

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) announces the appointment of Sandra Ziles as the new Director of the Potato Council. Sandra is passionate about food and farming and has a strong track record in developing and promoting Brit...

New results released today from a national survey, one of four annual surveys conducted by the Shelton Group, show most Americans are trying to buy more green products, but many don’t have enough knowledge to make meaningful choices. When asked, &quot...

ConAgra Foods announced today the results of two new studies showing modest reductions in calorie and sodium intake can significantly benefit health, leading to improved productivity and a reduction in U.S. medical expenditures. The analysis of governm...

Chain restaurant operators throughout California said they are prepared to comply this week with the first phase of a state menu-labeling mandate, but many noted that preparation did not immediately include posting calories on menus and menu boards. Be...

De hoeveelheid duurzame palmolie die EU-landen importeert, is gegroeid tot meer dan eenderde van het totaal aan palmolie. Dat meldt de Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). De organisatie spreekt van een mijlpaal, te danken aan producenten in Zuid...

Newly released research from a trio of sources points to slowed restaurant industry sales trends and weakened consumer confidence in the early summer months, snapping a string of recent positive news that had sparked operator optimism.The National Rest...

El Combinado Industrial de Cítricos de Ciego de Avila, provincia del oriente cubano, asumió la producción de papa prefrita congelada con destino al consumo del turismo y el mercado en divisas. La entidad dispone de una línea procesadora que busca sust...

Iedere aardappel die de industrie als frietje of ander product wil verwerken moet helemaal schoon gewassen zijn. Tot nu toe kiezen de meeste frietverwerkers ervoor hun aardappelen op de fabriek te wassen. Dit heeft tot gevolg dat ze grote bergen grond ...

Upgrades in technology and changes in contracts may see the axe fall on a number of workers at McCain Foods Ltd in Washdyke, Timaru.While management at the plant, or its Australian-based head office, were not able to be contacted yesterday, The Timaru ...

Specialty-food makers showcasing wares this week say anxious consumers are consoling themselves, and buoying the gourmet industry, by seeking solace in tasty treats from chocolate sushi to lavender-laced cheese. Fancy-food makers, more than 2,000 of wh...

Behind the scenes at farmers' markets, producers are up early getting their products picked, cleaned, weighed and packed. Then they load their vehicles, drive to market and sit for hours in a parking lot to sell the fruits of their labor, knowing ther...