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October 12, 2011
Sclerotinia in aardappel: speuren naar sporen
Afgelopen zomer heeft een perceel aardappelen dat zwaar werd aangetast door de schimmelziekte Sclerotinia de pers gehaald. De teler had nooit eerder last van deze ziekte en ook in de omgeving (veenkoloniën) komt de ziekte niet voor.From the archive
October 11, 2011
Aardappelen 90% gerooid
De aardappeloogst in Nederland is grotendeels achter de rug. Naar schatting is begin week 41 ca. 90% gerooid. Op de zwaardere grond zullen er nog een paar “verdwaalde” percelen en hoekjes moeten worden gerooid, op de lichtere (zand)grond zal is dat nog...From the archive
October 11, 2011
United Biscuits to relaunch Skips and Nik Naks brands
United Biscuits UK, a leading manufacturer of biscuits, snacks and cakes, is re-launching its Skips and Nik Naks brands. Both ranges will feature distinctive new packaging and add new flavours to their ranges to boost sales for retailers. Available to...From the archive
October 11, 2011
Lamb Weston/ Meijer’s Kees Meijer receives Life Time Achievement Award
On October 10th, co-owner Kees Meijer received the Golden Ice Crystal award during the Anuga trade fair in Cologne (Germany). This award, an initiative by Quick Frozen Foods International Magazine (QFFI), is granted biennially to persons who distinguis...From the archive
October 10, 2011
Las cadenas de supermercados niegan prácticas abusivas en la comercialización de la papa
El director general de la Asociación de Cadenas Españolas de Supermercados (ACES), Aurelio del Pino, ha defendido la actuación de los establecimientos a los que representa y ha negado práctica abusiva alguna en la comercialización de la patata. Del Pi...From the archive
October 10, 2011
SpudsToGo Launches Re-Branding Campaign Targeting Existing Baked/Jacket Potato Shops
CPM Partnership, owner of the SpudsToGo ® brand, today announced that it is offering existing baked/jacket potato shops what equates to a 12-month 'test-drive' of its globally recognised brand. Established in 2005, SpudsToGo, a registered trademark in...From the archive
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October 09, 2011
Aardappeloogst 2011: blog en video
Close up and personal: Blog en video over de aardappeloogst op Harrysfarm: Wat we eigenlijk niet gedacht hadden maar wel gehoopt, de oogst van aardappelen is voor ons achter de rug. Het ging voorspoedig. Prachtig weer, met op het laatst flinke stofwol...From the archive
October 09, 2011
Kids expect familiar snacks to be more filling
New research, led by psychologists at the University of Bristol, has found that children who are familiar with a snack food will expect it to be more filling. This finding, published (online ahead of print) in the American Journal of Clinical Nutriti...From the archive
October 09, 2011
Bruising costs British potato growers £26 million a year
With dry weather exacerbating the risk of bruising potatoes at harvest, Potato Council has called on growers to take a proactive stance and make quality assessments at all stages of harvesting, from lifting to store loading.From the archive
October 09, 2011
VTA signaleert laagste nagroei in jaren
De nagroei van de aardappelen blijkt een van de laagste in jaren te zijn, zo meldt de Verenigde Telers Akkerbouw(VTA). De nagroei komt uit op 5,9 ton. Daarnaast worden meer gevallen van waterschade gemeld. De gemiddelde obrengst van de proefrooiingen...From the archive
October 08, 2011
Potato week: Seven days to celebrate the humble potato
A seven-day celebration of the humble spud has been held to recognise one of the world’s most versatile ingredients that has had a presence on our dinner plates for more than 450 years. Hosted by the Potato Council, the first ever Potato Week builds o...From the archive
October 08, 2011
UK food and drink exports still growing
UK food and non-alcoholic drink exports grew to £5.8bn in the first half of 2011 – a rise of over 13% on the same period in 2010, as revealed by figures released by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF). Exports to the EU increased by 12.6% to £4.4bn wi...From the archive
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October 07, 2011
Aunt Bessie's launches 'special' roast potatoes in time for Christmas
Aunt Bessie’s has announced a new variety to its market leading Frozen Potato range – Special Roast Potatoes basted in duck fat. The range has been developed in response to consumer demand for premium roast potatoes, following a number of chefs bastin...From the archive
October 07, 2011
Belgapom notering daalt tot onder € 30,00/ton
De Belgapomprijs is de meest gehanteerde prijs, waargenomen op de vorige werkdag voor Bintje, voor verwerking tot diepgevroren aardappelproducten , veldgewas 35 mm+, frietgeschikt, af producent, los op wagen, voor onmiddellijke levering/ophaling. Vo...From the archive
October 07, 2011
Aandeel PinguinLutosa naar Boerenbond
Het Agri Investment Fund van de Belgische Boerenbond wordt aandeelhouder van de beursgenoteerde groep PinguinLutosa. Die is gespecialiseerd in diepvriesgroenten en aardappelverwerking. Het Fund neemt daartoe de participatie van 1,057 miljoen aandelen ...From the archive
October 06, 2011
Haven Zeebrugge verliest aardappeltransport aan Vlissingen
De Antwerpse scheepvaartagent en bevrachter TRS keert terug naar Vlissingen met een verkeer van ruim 100.000 ton aardappelen. De lading is bestemd voor de Russische markt. De Russen eten momenteel hun eigen oogst op. Vanaf eind oktober beginnen ze aar...From the archive
October 05, 2011
Aviko Potato Crop update October 2011
Planted during April's favourable conditions, the crop got off to a good start, however, drought in May and early June caused significant delays. Rain throughout the second half of June helped the crop, leading to decreasing potato prices as well as to...From the archive
October 05, 2011
El CSIC descubre el gen que induce a la formación del tubérculo de la papa
Una investigación del Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), descrita en el último número de la revista Nature (1), ha descubierto el gen responsable de inducir la tuberización en patatas, el StSP6A. Su hallazgo ha sido posible gracias...From the archive