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mei 01, 2009
China's Food Processing Industry;2009 Update & Forecast;Gain Report
Over the past five years, China’s food processing industry has grown at nearly 30 percent annually, with 2008 total gross output value expected to reach RMB four trillion ($588 billion).Continuing economic development, expansion of trade into the ...From the archive
april 29, 2009
Burger king profit up in 3Q, outlook cut
Burger King Holdings Inc. lowered its full-year profit guidance, citing the weak economy and the possible affect of the swine flu outbreak that started in Mexico, despite a third-quarter profit increase of 14.6 percent. Burger King said Wednesday tha...From the archive
april 22, 2009
Crean bolsas de papas fritas que se biodegradan y sirven de abono
El fabricante de aperitivos estadounidense Frito-Lay, empresa del grupo PepsiCo, ha anunciado que está trabajando en el desarrollo de unas bolsas que se biodegradarán y servirán como abono. La empresa prevé que tendrá listo el envase para su lanzamien...From the archive
april 22, 2009
Reduce oil content kettle chips with heated centrifuge
An easy way to lower the oil content of kettle chips, is to use a heated centrifuge.From the archive
april 22, 2009
McDonald's keeps gaining
It's not a big surprise that McDonald's first-quarter earnings beat Street estimates on Apr. 22. The fast-food chain is expected to thrive in a recessionary economy where diners are looking to cut costs. But surprisingly, the gains aren't necessarily c...From the archive
april 22, 2009
Yum warns of challenges ahead as 1Q profit falls
Yum! Brands Inc. reported a 14-percent drop in first-quarter profit on negative effects of a stronger U.S. dollar and slowed domestic sales, especially at Pizza Hut and KFC.Yum, one of the world's largest restaurant companies, said Wednesday that more ...From the archive
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april 21, 2009
Don't Blame Private-Label Gains on the Recession
Private label growth didn't start gaining momentum in the downturn. Not only have private label brands been gaining share for the past decade, experts say these gains are the single-biggest problem facing branded packaged goods players. House brands,...From the archive
april 21, 2009
Unilever makes a commitment to reduce salt
Unilever today announced the launch of a global salt reduction strategy for its Foods portfolio, covering over 22 000 products.Unilever has committed to a reduction in salt across its products to target a dietary intake of 6g of salt per day by the end...From the archive
april 20, 2009
Dehydrated Potato Products in the United States
Potatoes used for the production of dehydrated potato products was down 15% compared to last year and down 23% compared to the same period two years ago.From the archive
april 17, 2009
McDonald's contratara 10.000 trabajadores en China
La cadena estadounidenses McDonald's contratará a 10.000 personas para sus sucursales de comida rápida en China y prevé también subir los salarios.From the archive
april 17, 2009
Potato leads retail food prices higher in Canada
Potatoes are 55 per cent more expensive now than a year ago, Statistics Canada says, and grocery prices overall rose more in March than at any time in the past 28 years.Potato prices are particularly hot, but double-digit increases have been recorded f...From the archive
april 17, 2009
Potato shippers rally for higher truck weight limits
The potato industry is backing a bill that would change the 20 year-old national truck weight restriction from a maximum of 80,000 pounds up to 97,000 pounds, which could allow them to ship 19% more potatoes at the same cost.Potato grower-shippers and ...From the archive
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april 16, 2009
Maine Potato Grower to Chair United States Potato Board
Members of the United States Potato Board recently elected Maine chip stock grower Tom Qualey as Chairman of the Board, an honor last bestowed upon a Mainer more than two decades ago. It is an achievement not easily earned but rather the result of hard...From the archive
april 16, 2009
Biodegradable Snack Food Packaging for Sunchips introduced
SunChips, Frito-Lay’s popular line of multigrain snacks, announced today that in 2010 it will introduce the first fully compostable snack chip bag made from plant-based materials. The change is designed to significantly improve the environmental impact...From the archive
april 16, 2009
Food makers pass on savings to customers
After tracing an upward path last year, thanks, in part, to increased fuel prices and global demand, food prices recently have declined. The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation keeps tabs on food prices with a quarterly survey of retail prices. ...From the archive
april 15, 2009
Productores peruanos visitaron estacion experimental para conocer el procesamiento de papas nativas
Productores y Técnicos de las Agencias Agrarias de la Región Apurimac, convocados por la Dirección Regional Agraria de esa región, visitaron la Estación Experimental Agraria Andenes del INIA en el Cusco, ubicada en el distrito de Zurite de la provincia...From the archive
april 15, 2009
"Strandbakje": Frietbakje gemaakt van aardappelafval
Gedeputeerde Staten van Zeeland hebben een bedrag van 16.750 euro beschikbaar gesteld voor het plan van Eric Odinot uit Zierikzee om een duurzame frietbakje te ontwikkelen. De kunstenaar wil het biologisch afbreekbaar bakje tijdens het evenement Conce...From the archive
april 15, 2009
March food prices (US) fall for 2nd consecutive month
The consumer price stats came out from the Labor Department, showing a slight (0.1) percent decrease from February's levels. Overall prices have been flatlining or declining since last fall, when the bottom fell out of the economy. Much of the decline...From the archive