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February 10, 2016
Chinese Scientists Develop Technology to Convert Potato Water Discharge to Fertilizer
Potato is a basic food in China. However, the protein-rich water discharge from starch processors has been pointed out as a cause of river and lake pollution.
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Available at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews restaurants for a limited time, Voodoo Fries features Red Robin's signature steak fries tossed in blackened seasoning, smothered in queso, topped with bacon, and fried jalapenos and drizzled with fiery ghos
February 10, 2016
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews Summons Voodoo Fries
Casual dining chain Red Robin Gourmet Burger and Brews introduces taste bud-tingling Voodoo Fries that will leave guests spellbound!
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Part of the produce section of a Carrefour supermarket in France. Carrefour, France’s biggest supermarket group said it welcomed the law, which would build on food donations its supermarkets already made.
February 09, 2016
A First: French law forbids food waste by supermarkets
France has become the first country in the world to ban supermarkets from throwing away or destroying unsold food, forcing them instead to donate it to charities and food banks.
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February 09, 2016
Cargill offers label-friendly alternatives for monoglycerides
Cargill Texturizing Solutions is offering manufacturers a successful replacement for monoglycerides, which are sometimes made from PHO
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The FAO Food Price Index starts the new year with another decline
February 08, 2016
The FAO Food Price Index starts the new year with another decline
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 150.4 points in January 2016, down almost 3 points (1.9 percent) from December and as much as 29 points (16 percent) below January 2015.
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Bill and Melinda Gates talk with WSJ's Rebecca Blumenstein at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, about digital technology and how genetically modified organisms are the key to ending hunger in Africa.
February 07, 2016
Bill Gates: GMOs Will End Starvation in Africa
Bill Gates, who is a major backer of food biotechnology, has spoken passionately how food biotechnology can help the people of Africa fight the numerous challenges they face.
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As the extreme drought and high temperatures push the potato stock in South Africa down, prices rise to the highest level ever (Courtesy: Potatoes South Africa)
February 07, 2016
Drought in South Africa pushes potato prices to the highest level ever
Drought and hot conditions since September 2015 have a negative impact on yields in almost all the potato production regions in South Africa. Currently market prices are at the highest levels ever, while potato stock levels are at record low levels.
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Danespo is the leading company in Northern Europe in the field of breeding, producing and selling quality ware and seed potatoes. Danespo exports to more than 40 countries worldwide and specialises in sales to professional potato growers. 80% of the seed
February 04, 2016
Germicopa parent Florimond Desprez acquires 49% stake in Danespo
The owner of Germicopa, Florimond Desprez has acquired 49% of the shares in Danespo from DLG, thus entering into an equal partnership with DLF who owns another 49% of the shares. The remaining 2% are owned by growers and employees.
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TOMRA Sorting Food activities both in the field of sensor based sorting as well as steam peeling are closely linked to waste reduction and processing efficiency
February 04, 2016
No time to waste, says TOMRA Sorting Foods
In September 2015, the United Nations (UN) met to agree to reduce per capita food waste by half by 2030. TOMRA Sorting Food explains how their activities impact food waste
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With so many areas of Australia relying on bore water, this study on the impact of chemical composition of the soil and the plants depending on water quality could provide the basis for an increased awareness of water and soil management over time.
February 03, 2016
Research in Australia to help potato growers and industry
The impact of drought and water quality on Australian potatoes could be significantly reduced by a new research project from Potatoes South Australia and Landmark Australia.
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ChemChina to acquire Syngenta at a value of over US$ 43 billion
February 03, 2016
ChemChina to acquire Syngenta at a value of over US$ 43 billion
Syngenta today announced that ChemChina has offered to acquire the company at US$ 465 per ordinary share plus a special dividend of CHF 5 to be paid conditional upon and prior to closing.
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Seven Flamish potato suppliers are looking forward to meet their customers at Fruitlogistica: Bart's Potato Company, Binst Breeding & Selection, Dauchy, De Aardappelhoeve, Pomuni, RTL Patat and Warnez
February 03, 2016
VLAM at Fruit Logistica
25 suppliers of Belgian potatoes, fruits, vegetables and fruit trees welcome you in Berlin at the VLAM booth at Fruit Logistica.
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Conagra Foods Completes Sale of Private Label Operations to Treehouse Foods
February 01, 2016
Conagra Foods Completes Sale of Private Label Operations to Treehouse Foods
ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) announced today the completion of the sale of its private label operations to TreeHouse Foods for proceeds of $2.7 billion in cash, excluding transaction-related expenses and subject to post-closing adjustments.
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January 31, 2016
Uganda field trial shows extreme resistance to late blight by GM potato
In Uganda, a series of field trials began in 2015 to assess whether twelve highly resistant GM plants of the ‘Desiree’ and local ‘Victoria’ variety provided by the International Potato Center CIP offer a durable resistance to late blight
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The highlights on the EUROPLANT stand include the Venezia, Madeira and Georgina varieties. Venezia is an early, waxy potato ideal for salads. The Madeira and Georgina varieties both belong to the medium early, predominantly waxy table potato.
January 29, 2016
EUROPLANT at Fruit Logistica 2016: Focus on diversity and high quality standards
EUROPLANT Pflanzenzucht GmbH,presents its wide variety of seed potatoes - including the Venezia, Madeira and Georgina varieties - at Fruit Logistica 2016
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Meet Tolsma-Grisnich, Kiremko Food Processing Equipment and Concept Engineers at Fruit Logistica 2016 in Hall 3.1 Stand C12
January 29, 2016
Know-how to store, wash, sort & process: Tolsma-Grisnich-Kiremko-Concept Engineers at Fruit Logistica together
From 3 to 5 February, Fruit Logistica in Berlin is the place to be for everyone that wants to keep up-to-date on global innovations in the food processing industry. This year Tolsma-Grisnich has a new setup in collaboration with Concept Engineers and partner, Kiremko.
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Agrico and its subsidiaries will launch the new ‘Say Growth’ campaign at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. The theme ‘Say Growth’, will be used at Fruit Logistica to show that Agrico represents shared growth with its growers, buyers, packaging companies,
January 29, 2016
Potato company Agrico to launch 'Say Growth' campaign at Fruit Logistica
Agrico and its subsidiaries will launch the new ‘Say Growth’ campaign at Fruit Logistica in Berlin.
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McDonald's ofrecerá en Argentina un tamaño más grande de sus papas
January 28, 2016
McDonald's ofrecerá en Argentina un tamaño más grande de sus papas
Arcos Dorados, la franquicia más grande de McDonald’s del mundo, que opera la marca en Latinoamérica, anunció el lanzamiento de una nueva promoción de papas por tiempo limitado: un nuevo tamaño más grande de sus famosas papas fritas.
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