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November 28, 2011
Calbee introduces new coffee flavoured potato chips in Japan
Calbee Paripari Variation My Potato, Mocha Cocoa Potato Chips, a new coffee flavoured potato chip in Japan, was selected by Datamonitor as the innovation of the week. "Bitter and sweet"are the words used to describe the new limited edition ...From the archive
November 25, 2011
Papas nativas ofrecen caso exitoso de la innovación para el desarrollo
La experiencia de generación de valor alrededor de las papas nativas será destacada como un caso exitoso del Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) y la empresa privada, que tiene como base la innovación para el desarrollo, en un reportaje preparado par...From the archive
November 25, 2011
Ecuadorian Firm Inalprocess Cooks a Gourmet Snack for U.S. Market
Martín Acosta isn’t looking to take over the $7 billion U.S. market for potato chips. He’s just aiming for the slice of the U.S. market represented by the “elite group” of snackers who he is sure will be enticed by his chips from Ecuador. “The 5 or 10...From the archive
November 21, 2011
Merry Crispmas: Tesco serves up complete Christmas dinner in crisps
Well, we have seen many weird potato chips flavours in recent years. Nevertheless, Tesco managed to create a novelty in crisps flavours: a complete Christmas dinner in crisps flavours. Tesco nicknamed it the ‘Crispmas Dinner collection’ and it’s surel...From the archive
November 21, 2011
Kent Crisps to launch bigger sharing bags
Producers Quex Foods are launching their Kent Crisps range in bigger 150g bags to encourage purchase in the sharing market. Available from selected Waitrose, pubs, farm shops, delis, and fine food specialists, the new size goes on sale this month to j...From the archive
November 20, 2011
Campagne Lay’s® Maak de Smaak bekroond met Effie Award
Lay’s® en de samenwerkende bureaus FHV, Red Urban, OMD en RTL hebben een EFFIE ontvangen van de VEA. Vereniging van Communicatieadviesbureaus en Bond van Adverteerders (BVA) voor de campagne rondom Lay’s® Maak de Smaak. Michael Blankert, Lay's® Brand ...From the archive
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November 17, 2011
Andrew Ross Joins ConAgra Foods as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer
ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) announced today that Andrew George Ross joined the company on Nov. 15 as executive vice president and chief strategy officer, reporting to Gary Rodkin, CEO. Ross will lead the company’s strategic planning process, with s...From the archive
November 12, 2011
ConAgra Foods to Acquire Private Label Pretzel Manufacturer National Pretzel Company
ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) announced today that it has agreed to acquire National Pretzel Company, based in Lancaster, Pa., from Brookstone Holdings. National Pretzel makes private label pretzels in a variety of forms, including rods, sticks, bra...From the archive
November 11, 2011
Burts Chips launches Limited edition seasonal flavour
Burts Chips are reintroducing their seasonal Aberdeen Angus flavoured potato chips following consumer demand. The re-launch, which continues Burts Chips’ strategy of limited edition seasonal varieties, follows on from the success of the brand’s summer...From the archive
November 04, 2011
Keogh's Crisps to start potato chips production in Ireland
Ireland will soon have a new manufacturer of potato crisps: Keogh’s potato growers, the sole potato supplier to the Irish grocery retailer Superquinn, is launching a range of crisps next week. The company has already secured listings in Superquinn and...From the archive
November 03, 2011
Pepsico wins Brazil biscuit maker Mabel: report
Pepsico Inc. has won the bidding for Brazilian biscuit manufacturer Mabel with an offer of between 800 million Brazilian reais ($460 million) and BRL900 million, the O Estado de S. Paulo newspaper reported on Wednesday. Pepsico beat out Bunge Inc. an...From the archive
November 02, 2011
Speaker Programme World Potato Congress 2012: an update
According to Rob Clayton, director of WPC 2012 organiser the Potato Council, the BRIC countries - Brazil, Russia, India and China - hold enormous potential for the development of the potato industry both in their own countries and on the international ...From the archive
November 01, 2011
Diamond Foods pringles acquisition pushed back to next year due to accounting questions
Diamond Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq:DMND) today announced that its previously announced acquisition of the Pringles snack business from The Procter &Gamble Company ("P&G") is now expected to close in the first half of calendar 2012. Diamond a...From the archive
October 31, 2011
Farm Frites receives top honour as supplier of Pringles ingredients
Last week the Procter & Gamble Company recognized its top performing external business partners during an awards ceremony at its Business Partner Recognition Dinner. Potato Dehy supplier Farm Frites was among those receiving a top honour.From the archive
October 28, 2011
Muestras de papa nativa peruana procesada y algunos subproductos
La Iniciativa Papa Andina del Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) guarda en su oficina de Lima muestras de papa nativa procesada y algunos subproductos que actualmente se comercializan en el Perú. Aproveché mi estadía allí para tomar algunas fotos. D...From the archive
October 27, 2011
Potato processing plant in Kyrgyzstan will be put into operation in mid-November
A potato processing plant in Talas oblast will be put into operation in mid-November. For today all the equipment of the plant is installed.From the archive
October 26, 2011
Inventure Foods reports increased revenue, loss in Q3
Inventure Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAK), a leading specialty food maker and marketer, today reported financial results for the third quarter ending Sept. 24, 2011, highlighted by net revenue growth of 10.1% and continued sales momentum and trade support f...From the archive
October 24, 2011
'Tangles' latest addition to ITC's portfolio of savory snacks
ITC Food’s salted snack brand Bingo continues to tickle consumer taste buds with new variants. The latest to hit the shelves is Tangles, the fourth in its portfolio, after Bingo potato chips, Bingo Tedhe Medhe and Bingo Mad Angles. The product, which...From the archive
