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A Growing Taste for U.S. Fast Food in India
January 20, 2014
A Growing Taste for U.S. Fast Food in India
India has long had a reputation as being unfriendly to foreign businesses, but when it comes to fast food, international chains are being warmly welcomed by a young, upwardly mobile population.
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Potato Processor Agristo signed a distribution agreement with West Coast
January 17, 2014
Potato Processor Agristo signed a distribution agreement with West Coast
Agristo signed an agreement with West Coast Fine Foods for the distribution of its frozen potato Products in India
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Uttar Pradesh government is looking to increase potato production by 35%
January 15, 2014
Uttar Pradesh government is looking to increase potato production by 35%
The government of the Indian State Uttar Pradesh is giving a final shape to its proposed potato development Policy. Uttar Pradesh is looking to augment potato production by 35 percent to achieve 18 million tonnes
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Impression of agriculture in the Koraput district in Odisha, India
November 30, 2013
Shortage of Seed Hits Potato Farmers in Koraput, Odisha
Even though farmers in Koraput district have decided to take up potato farming in wake of the recent potato crisis, there are not enough stock of potato seeds in the district.
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Pizza Hut to test a pizza with potato topping in India
November 18, 2013
Pizza Hut to test a pizza with potato topping in India
India Times reports that Pizza Hut is to introduce a potato topping at an outlet in the city Vadodara after extensive market research.
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November 11, 2013
PepsiCo says to invest $5.5 bln in India by 2020
PepsiCo Inc, the maker of Pepsi-Cola, Frito-Lay snacks and Tropicana juice, plans to invest $5.5 billion in India by 2020 to expand its presence in the country, it said on Monday.
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November 11, 2013
West-Bengal eases potato export ban
Bending over backwards following pressure from other states and agitations by traders' associations there, the West Bengal government Monday relaxed its ban on export of potatoes
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November 03, 2013
Price rise in India triggers potato smuggling from West-Bengal
Since potato prices in West Bengal are fixed by state government, smuggling of potatoes to surrounding Indian states that do not have fixed potato prices has become a major issue.
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November 02, 2013
West Bengal Potato traders on 3-day strike
West Bengal state government today started selling potato at Rs 13 a kilo, a price pegged by chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on a day potato traders in Bengal began a 3-day strike to protest the administration’s ban on selling the tuber to other states.
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October 30, 2013
Almost 25% of potato yield in India is under jeopardy
Despite well distributed rainfall in the monsoon, West Bengal, one of the most important potato growing zones in India, is likely to have major down fall in potato yield in next crop season. Courtesy- prevailing post monsoon meteorological disturbances.
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October 25, 2013
Potato prices almost doubled in most parts of India over past one week
Potato prices have almost doubled in most parts of India over the past one week. While most states are yet to take steps to check the spike in prices, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has called a meeting on October 30 to review the situation.
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PepsiCo no longer interested in a piece of Balaji Wafers?
October 08, 2013
PepsiCo no longer interested in a piece of Balaji Wafers?
Food &beverages giant PepsiCo India is believed to have backed out of the race to buy a stake in Rajkot-based Balaji Wafers.
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CPRI develops potatoes resistant to cold-induced sweetening
August 28, 2013
CPRI develops potatoes resistant to cold-induced sweetening
The Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) in Shimla, India's premier potato research institute, has evolved a new technology to prevent conversion of starch into glucose in low temperature conditions, like cold storages.
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Farmers throw excess potatoes on roads in Kannauj
August 25, 2013
Farmers throw excess potatoes on roads in Kannauj
Farmers from Kannauj and neighbouring areas have been throwing potatoes on the roads here, after a super bumper crop led to huge excess of supply over demand.
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PepsiCo said to be exploring offer for Balaji Wafers
August 21, 2013
PepsiCo said to be exploring offer for Balaji Wafers
PepsiCo Inc., the world’s largest snack-food maker, is among suitors exploring a bid for India’s Balaji Wafers Pvt as it pushes to sell more chips in developing countries, said two people familiar with the matter.
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August 19, 2013
Balaji Wafers in talks with private equity funds Blackstone, Actis
Indian snack maker Balaji Wafers is in separate talks with private-equity funds, including Blackstone Group and Actis, to raise between $100 million and $125 million.
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SI Solutions proposes Potato Processing unit in Uttar Pradesh
August 18, 2013
SI Solutions proposes Potato Processing unit in Uttar Pradesh
SI Solutions has said it is interested in setting up a potato processing unit in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh and requested land for it.
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Vikas Mittal, MD McCain Foods India on Frozen Foods in India
August 14, 2013
Vikas Mittal, MD McCain Foods India on Frozen Foods in India
McCain Foods India Pvt. Ltd is having a strong India presence in frozen and ready-to-cook foods. Vikas Mittal, MD, McCain Foods India and subcontinent region, in a conversation with Ashwani Maindola, talks about the company’s India presence.
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