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november 26, 2009
McDonald's logo gets green background in Europe
McDonald's will swap the traditional red backdrop for a deep hunter green to offset its Golden Arches across German in an effort to promote a more eco-friendly image, the company said Monday. The change is to occur in about 100 German McDonald's rest...From the archive
november 25, 2009
McCain Foods received award for fryer energy recovery system in Carberry
McCain Foods (Canada) was recognized for its environmental leadership and energy conservation achievements at an awards dinner in Toronto on Nov. 24. The company received the award for its energy recovery system at its potato processing plant in Carber...From the archive
november 25, 2009
Emblemático logo de McDonald's cambia de color por el medio ambiente
Como una forma de ponerse a tono con la preocupación mundial por el medio ambiente, la mayor cadena mundial de restaurantes, McDonald’s, cambiará el rojo por verde en su logo en los locales de Europa. “Con esta nueva imagen queremos dejar clara nuestr...From the archive
november 25, 2009
Frozen Potato Institute behind acrylamide comment period extension
The Frozen Potato Institute [AFFI] whose members supply fast food chains with the raw material for french fries, succeeded in persuading FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition to extend its comment period on scientific data and information ...From the archive
november 24, 2009
Levensmiddelenindustrie veel positiever over investeringen in 2010 dan andere industrietakken
Bedrijven in de voedings- en genotmiddelenindustrie zijn positiever over 2010 dan de rest van de industrie. Waar de industrie als geheel een daling van de investeringen met 1 procent verwacht, rekent de foodindustrie op 12 procent meer investeringen.D...From the archive
november 24, 2009
US Food-at-home inflation rate at lowest level since 1992
Phil Lempert Supermarket Guru reports a Food Institute analysis of newly released government data shows grocery prices in October posted their largest decline in 50 years.The Consumer Price Index for food-at-home last month was 2.8% less than the same ...From the archive
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november 24, 2009
Wendy's Arby's Group interested in Krispy Kreme?
Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc. and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. would not comment on a report Monday speculating that a deal may be in the works.An item in Briefing.com, as reported by Barrons, said that the parent of the Wendy’s and Arby’s fast-food brands ...From the archive
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...From the archive
november 24, 2009
Restaurant inspired Private label foods
What do French pastry vegetarian pizza, Buffalo-style chicken meatballs, and orange citrus soufflés have in common? All of these products were on display at the recent Private Label Manufacturers Assoc. Trade Show in Rosemont, Ill. As private label foo...From the archive
november 24, 2009
Hardee's plans to open 25 restaurants in Pakistan;first restaurant opens
CKE Restaurants, Inc.(NYSE: CKR) today announced the opening of its first Hardee’s® restaurant in Lahore, Pakistan. This marks the first of at least 25 Hardee’s restaurants to be opened in Pakistan within the next five years. The franchised Hardee’s re...From the archive
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 ...From the archive
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 ...From the archive
november 20, 2009
Lamb Weston Meijer wil op termijn eigen biogas installatie
Aardappelverwerkingsbedrijf Lamb Weston/Meijer in Kruiningen wil op termijn een biogasinstallatie in gebruik nemen.Het bedrijf heeft daarvoor een zogeheten 8.19 melding Wet Milieubeheer gedaan bij de gemeente Reimerswaal.Zo'n melding is noodzakelijk al...From the archive
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: "...From the archive
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...From the archive
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 ...From the archive
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...From the archive
november 18, 2009
Aceite de papas fritas moverá flotilla de Burger King
La cadena de restaurantes de comida rápida Burger King (BK) usará el aceite para hacer las papas fritas como combustible para su flota de camiones. El biocombustible utilizado se elabora a partir de aceite vegetal, aproximadamente unos 300 litros diar...From the archive
