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United States Potato Board for news
december 10, 2009
The United States Potato Board delivered
The United States Potato Board’s (USPB’s) programs delivered monumental results to all growers, for all production sectors, in each growing region of the United States during fiscal years 2005-2009.“Maximizing Return on Grower Investment” is a proven ...
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Packaging trends 2010
december 09, 2009
Packaging trends 2010
As 2009 winds down, what’s ahead for 2010? Based on early indicators, business should improve. Interest in sustainable packaging and operations will continue. Concerns about drug counterfeiting and food safety remain high, and food processors and regu...
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Potato Council introduces new way to raise awareness for National Chip week
december 08, 2009
Potato Council introduces new way to raise awareness for National Chip week
The Potato Council has introduced an innovative new way for growers and merchants to raise awareness of National Chip Week;putting the message on potato sacks. In fact, artwork is already available that promotes the Week’s key benefit – to boost sales ...
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Emsland Stärke processed 100 tonnes amylopectin potatoes this fall
december 08, 2009
Emsland Stärke processed 100 tonnes amylopectin potatoes this fall
The skin is light brown, the meat luscious and yellow: from the outside alone, this new potato looks like any other. But on the inside, it is different. Its cells produce pure amylopectin, a starch used in the paper, textile and food industries. The ne...
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2009 Potato volumes United Kingdom estimated to be 6.2 million tonnes
december 04, 2009
2009 Potato volumes United Kingdom estimated to be 6.2 million tonnes
Good growing conditions have resulted in the production of more potatoes this year than last - with volumes up by some 3.5 per cent to 6.2 million tonnes.   The Potato Council revealed the figure - based on the production reported from 246 crops from ...
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november 24, 2009
PEI Potato farmers hope aggressive marketing will benefit industry
P.E.I.’s potato farmers are hoping more aggressive marketing will help their industry bounce back after a tough season.Many Island growers met Friday in Summerside for the P.E.I Potato Board's annual general meeting.Board chair Boyd Murphy said this ye...
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Goodbye British Potato Council, hello Potato Council Limited
november 23, 2009
UK potato levy increase is fully justified
At first glance, the planned 9% increase in the potato levy over the next three years seems hard to justify.For a start, it is coming in a year in which UK potato prices have been under considerable pressure. The last thing any grower needs is another ...
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november 21, 2009
Earl Smith receives PEI Potato Board Award
Earl Smith accepted the P.E.I. Potato Board’s recognition award for his 44 years of service to the potato industry on the Island at the board’s annual banquet at Credit Union Place last night. The Summerside farmer began his career with Canada Packers ...
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McCain Foods closes Tasmanian vegetable processing plant
november 20, 2009
McCain Foods closes Tasmanian vegetable processing plant
McCain Foods Australia will close its vegetable processing plant in Smithton (Tasmania) after completion of the coming processing season.Staff involved was informed earlier today. McCain Foods Managing Director Australia/New Zealand Steven Yung: "...
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McCain for news
november 19, 2009
McCain Foods sells Taiwanese manufacturing activities
Today the management of McCain Foods Taiwan announced the sale of its dumpling and hot pot ingredients manufacturing activities in Kaohsiung’s Chi Shan area to Sinkung, a Taiwanese food processer specialising in Asian foods. The buyers have expressed t...
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Goodbye British Potato Council, hello Potato Council Limited
november 19, 2009
Update on the Northern European potato market (Euro Potato)
The 2009/10 potato season may still have progress to make, according to representatives of the Northwest European Potato Growers (NEPG).This report looks at current situations, including the latest production estimate from Belgium, which could provide ...
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American Frozen Food Institute Announces New Conferences Staff
november 19, 2009
American Frozen Food Institute Announces New Conferences Staff
American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) President and CEO Kraig R. Naasz today announced the addition of two new staff members to AFFI’s conferences department. Mary Becton joins AFFI as the new director of conferences, while Kristen Friend is the new ma...
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november 17, 2009
United Potato Growers of Idaho won't fold
Idaho Falls-based United Potato Growers of Idaho, the organization that led the way in encouraging spud growers nationwide to reign in acreage in order to buoy markets, has a new lease on life. At the organization’s fall growers’ meeting Nov. 11, Unit...
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november 17, 2009
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The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is to give more emphasis to its work to promote the economic importance of the industry as part of a restructure announced today by President Ross Warburton. Each year FDF elects a small group of officers from its m...
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november 06, 2009
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november 03, 2009
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Australian potato growers angry over import of Dutch french fries by Woolworths
oktober 28, 2009
Australian potato growers angry over import of Dutch french fries by Woolworths
Australian potato growers are fuming at Woolworths' importation of its "home brand"french fries from the Netherlands. A grower, who did not wish to be named, said Woolworths was "notorious"for overlooking Australian growers to sourc...
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oktober 24, 2009
P.E.I. aims to grow seed potato market in Algeria
A delegation of people representing P.E.I.'s potato industry returned this week from a trade mission to Algeria, hopeful about re-establishing markets for their products in that African country. Greg Donald, general manager of the P.E.I. Potato Board,...
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