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September 27, 2007
Conagra announces dividend increase and share repurchase
Today the board of directors of ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE:CAG) announced two items related to the company's capital allocation program: The quarterly dividend has been raised to $0.19 per common share. This new rate will start with the Dec. 3, 2007...From the archive

September 26, 2007
US potato export tops one billion
For the marketing year July 2006 - June 2007 (MY07), the United States Potato Board (USPB) reports total US potato exports were valued at a record $1,000,252,000. On a volume basis, total exports were 1,108,391 metric tons (MT). This represents an inc...From the archive

September 26, 2007
AUSVEG and PPAA sign MOU to strengthen the Australian potato industry’s
The Australian potato industry is set for increased success after AUSVEG and the Potato Processors Association of Australian (PPAA) formalised their commitment to working together for the betterment of the industry by signing a historic Memorandum of ...From the archive

September 14, 2007
Hoofdoogst komt op gang
Het rooien van de hoofdoogst zal vanaf volgende week echt op gang komen. Volgens insiders is momenteel 10% van de hoofdoogst gerooid en is ca. 80% van de gewassen doodgespoten. Er zal worden begonnen met o.a. de rassen Bintje, Maritiema en Innovator,...From the archive

September 14, 2007
Gobierno peruano promoverá desarrollo de harinas alternativas a la del trigo
Los ministerios de Agricultura (Minag) y de la Producción están trabajando en conjunto para desarrollar nuevas harinas de camote o papa como alternativa ante el incremento del precio del trigo, informó hoy el titular del Minag, Ismael Benavides.From the archive

August 31, 2007
Potato Industry contributes 6.7 billion to the Idaho Economy
Spuds are no longer the top agricultural commodity in Idaho as measured by annual cash receipts. Potatoes yielded that position to the dairy industry several years ago. But spuds are still a huge part of Idaho's agricultural economy, according to a Un...From the archive
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August 23, 2007
Grote brand legt productie bij Aviko/Rixona stil
Om kwart over één vannacht, woensdag 22 augustus, meldde een medewerker van het bedrijf Aviko/Rixona in Warffum (productie aardappelgranules) dat er brand was uitgebroken. De brand bleek te woeden in de productie-installatie. De inzet van de brandweer ...From the archive

August 13, 2007
Minag promoverá desarrollo de harina de papa y de camote como alternativa al mayor precio del trigo
El Ministerio de Agricultura (Minag) informó hoy que promoverá el desarrollo de la harina de papa y de camote (papa dulce) como alternativa ante el incremento del precio internacional del trigo, insumo que es importado para la elaboración de pan.From the archive

July 26, 2007
RD Offutt, United II Potato Growers of Idaho and Idahoan Foods join forces
RD Offutt Company and United II Potato Growers of Idaho, Inc. announce the formation of North American Foods, LLC. The new company, resulting from the contribution of certain assets of the companies unites the industry’s top talent from field to shelf...From the archive

July 01, 2007
Older PotatoPro News on Lutosa in English
20070703 Deprez family plays key role in takeover of Lutosa by Pinguin BE English 2 20070626 Pinguin takes over Lutosa BE English 1 20070626 Press release Pinguin on acquisition Lutosa BE English 2 20070614 UEITP elects a new steering committee ...From the archive

July 01, 2007
Older PotatoPro News on Aviko in Dutch
20070703 Cosun en Vion zoeken samen overname in aardappelsector NL Dutch 2 20070621 Aviko Korteweg wordt Aviko Potato NL Dutch 4 20070606 Patat wordt niet goedkoper NL Dutch 4 20070515 Keijbets: Minder acrylamide door keuze ras en goed bakken N...From the archive

July 01, 2007
Older PotatoPro News on Aviko in English
20070614 UEITP elects a new steering committee and addresses the nutritional benefits of potato products EU English 2 20070423 Royal Cosun doubles operating profit in 2006 NL English 2 20070320 Aviko to build factory in China CN English 1 20061...From the archive

July 01, 2007
Older PotatoPro News on Lutosa in Dutch
20070719 Koers van Pinguin blijft Euronext Brussel verrassen BE Dutch 3 20070716 Koerswinst van Pinguin bedaart na plotse opstoot BE Dutch 4 20070705 Pinguin maakt kwantumsprong BE Dutch 3 20070628 "Pinguin is nu wel een echte grote speler&...From the archive

May 29, 2007
Loren Kimura Named President, CEO of Basic American Foods
Loren Kimura has been named President and CEO of Basic American Foods, one of the world’s leading suppliers of convenience foods. A 21-year veteran of the company, Kimura was previously Vice President, Sales. Well-known in the industry, Kimura’s exten...From the archive