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May 30, 2012
NDSU Names Boerboom Extension Director
Chris Boerboom is the new director of the North Dakota State University Extension Service. "As you know, this is a critical position, not only for Extension, but also for NDSU and the state,"says Ken Grafton, NDSU's vice president for Agric...From the archive
May 30, 2012
Newly Discovered Colonel Sanders Autobiography & Recipe Book Launched Exclusively on Facebook®
Beginning today, fans of KFC's Facebook® Pages around the world can access exclusive content from the soon-to-be-released book, "Colonel Harland Sanders: The Autobiography of the Original Celebrity Chef."The original manuscript, written by th...From the archive
May 29, 2012
Pounds of Fresh Potatoes Sold in Supermarkets Declines for Fifth Consecutive Quarter;Dollars Up
Fresh potatoes recorded its fifth consecutive quarter of declining movement according to a report recently released by the United States Potato Board. In the 12 months ending March 31st, fresh pounds have decreased 6.8%, but the dollar value was actual...From the archive
May 27, 2012
CIP Receives Grand Challenges Explorations Grant for Research in Global Health & Development
Lima, Peru -- The International Potato Center (CIP) announced today that it is a Grand Challenges Explorations winner, an initiative funded by the Bill &Melinda Gates Foundation. Jan Kreuze, Ph.D., principal virologist at CIP, will pursue an innova...From the archive
May 25, 2012
Conoces el proyecto “Innovación para la seguridad y la soberanía alimentaria en la región andina”?
El proyecto “Innovación para la seguridad y la soberanía alimentaria en la región andina”, (en siglas, IssAndes), empezó sus actividades en setiembre del 2010 en Bolivia, Ecuador y Perú, con el financiamiento y apoyo técnico de la Unión Europea (UE) y ...From the archive
May 25, 2012
Kids LiveWell wins Gold Circle Award
The National Restaurant Association has received The American Society of Association Executives' 2012 Gold Circle Award for its Kids LiveWell initiative, a program that provides nutritional information on children's menu items at participating restaura...From the archive
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May 24, 2012
Still a big to-do list for Don Thompson, next McDonald's CEO
It might seem to be just another annual shareholders meeting today at McDonald's, but this one will be closely watched as a precursor to the fast-food world's most important changing of the guards in years. This will be the last meeting presided ove...From the archive
May 24, 2012
McDonald's Names Dave Hoffmann as President of Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) today announced that Dave Hoffmann, 44, currently Senior Vice President for Restaurant Support in McDonald's Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) region, has been elected President of McDonald's APMEA by the M...From the archive
May 22, 2012
Conagra Foods acquires Kangaroo Brands' pita chip business
ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) announced today that it has acquired Kangaroo Brands' pita chip business. ConAgra Foods' acquisition of the pita chip business is consistent with its strategy to grow its presence in private label foods. "Pita chip...From the archive
May 18, 2012
El 92% de la papa producida en Perú se consume en el mercado nacional y el resto se exporta
El Ministerio de Agricultura (Minag) señaló hoy que casi el 92 por ciento de la papa peruana se consume en el mercado nacional, y el resto se exporta, dado que la demanda del tubérculo se ha fortalecido en los últimos años. “El mercado nacional es fue...From the archive
May 17, 2012
Are healthy foods more expensive than junk food? No, it depends...
Most Americans consume diets that fall short of the recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010. A common perception is that diets consistent with the recommendations are not affordable. This perception may be influenced by studies th...From the archive
May 17, 2012
Pipe failure likely cause ammonia leak Lamb Weston potato processing plant
A pipe failure in the refrigeration system caused the ammonia leak that resulted in a potato-processing plant evacuation Tuesday and 11 people being treated by medics, the Boardman fire chief said. The incident occurred at around 9.30 pm tuesday in th...From the archive
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May 17, 2012
Specialty Potato Alliance extends range of fingerling potatoes
The Specialty Potato Alliance promises US consumers this season a wide choice of potato varieties: “This season we have everything,” noted the elated Richard Leibowitz commenting on Alliances’ spring harvest in Bakersfield. “We are going to have the...From the archive
May 17, 2012
Blurring of the lines between QSR and Fast Casual
There was a time when the segments in foodservice were clearly defined. No more...From the archive
May 17, 2012
Potandon Produce & Johnny's Fine Foods Kick Off Their 2012 Midwest Johnny's Be Good Road Tour
Potandon Produce L.L.C. is proud to announce its participation with Johnny’s Fine Foods for the 2012 Johnny’s Be Good Road Tour. Potandon Produce and Johnny’s Fine Foods have teamed up to sample each company’s unique products and seasonings to thousand...From the archive
May 15, 2012
NRA Show 2012 tops 61.000 visitors
The 93rd National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel Motel Show and 5th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event posted strong growth in both attendee and exhibitor numbers. This year's event attracted 61,000+ registrants.From the archive
May 15, 2012
'The Weight of the Nation' draws fire from US potato industry
National potato industry leaders have taken exception with the four-part HBO documentary 'The Weight of the Nation'because of data it includes describing the role of spuds in the mounting U.S. obesity crisis.From the archive
May 15, 2012
The Great Big Idaho® Potato Truck 'Big' Hit at NRA Show
All eyes were peeled on the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) Great Big Idaho® Potato Truck when it blew into the Windy City (Chicago) for the annual National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show.From the archive