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April 25, 2011
NPD: Canadians more likely to visit restaurant for breakfast than for supper
The Canadian restaurant industry is slowly improving to pre-recession levels but long-term growth will depend on more product innovation, quality, customer service, and convenience.From the archive
April 25, 2011
Chairman PEI Potato Board expects potato acreage to drop
Gary Linkletter, Chairman of the Prince Edward Island Potato Board said Thursday he expects potato acreage will drop somewhere between 5,000 and 10,000 acres this year.From the archive
April 21, 2011
Focus on the image of Idaho Potatoes
A series of focus groups around the United States has confirmed to the Idaho Potato Commission that consumers have an extremely positive perception of Idaho and its famous potatoes.From the archive
April 20, 2011
French fries no longer such a hot potato
Fries have been getting downsized. The introduction of dollar menus, effects of the recession and end of supersizing have taken a toll on french fry consumption at restaurants.From the archive
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April 20, 2011
VTA: voorraad aardappelen in opslag historisch laag
De Verenigde Telers akkerbouw (VTA) inventariseert jaarlijks in november, februari en april de aardappelvoorraad onder een vaste representatieve groep van haar leden. Onlangs werd de derde voorraadinventarisatie van de opgeslagen aardappelen van oogst...From the archive
April 20, 2011
EFSA publica un informe sobre el seguimiento de los niveles de acrilamida y la evaluación de su exposición
La Autoridad Europea de Seguridad Alimentaria (EFSA) ha publicado un informe sobre niveles de acrilamida en alimentos. Este informe incluye una evaluación de la exposición donde se estima por un lado el consumo de acrilamida por los distintos grupos de...From the archive
April 20, 2011
Las papas a la francesa ya no son el plato fuerte de los restaurantes de comida rápida
La introducción de los menús de dólar, los efectos de la recesión y el final de las porciones gigantes han hecho mella en el consumo de papa a la francesa en los restaurantes. En los Estados Unidos, las ventas de papa congelada procesada a los restaur...From the archive
April 19, 2011
Cavendish Farms: Recession still hitting french fry market
The Irving-owned Cavendish Farms has reduced the number of potatoes it's buying this year on P.E.I. for processing by 10 to 15 per cent. President Robert Irving told CBC News Monday the market for french fries has still not shown signs of recovery.From the archive
April 18, 2011
Cavendish Farms to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with move to natural gas
Cavendish Farms will invest in new technology to use more cost-effective natural gas and achieve a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions at the New Annan plant.From the archive
April 18, 2011
J & J Snack Foods Corp announces planned Acquisition of Frozen Handheld Business from Conagra Foods
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April 17, 2011
Tavern Traditions help operators to use social media to find customers interested in Tavern Heritage Food
New Lamb Weston Tavern Traditions™-brand Beer Battered Onion Rings, Fries, and Mozzarella Sticks allow foodservice operators to tap the heritage of the American tavern renaissanceFrom the archive
April 17, 2011
Lays Limited Edition (Patatje Joppie) beste produkt introduktie in 2010
Lays Limited Edition was het beste nieuwe product in 2010 in Nederland. Een innovatie op smaak én op marketing. De Limited Edition-zakken voor Lay's Maak de Smaak waren volgens de fabrikant niet aan te slepen: ruim zes miljoen keer gingen de drie fina...From the archive
April 17, 2011
Illinois takes step toward banning trans fats
Illinois restaurants may soon have to find a way to cut artificial trans fats from French fries, onion rings, popcorn shrimp, pies, cakes and fried chicken.From the archive
April 16, 2011
Belgische boeren aangeklaagd wegens kwekersrechten
Een groep Europese aardappelkwekers sleept vijf Belgische landbouwers voor de rechter omdat die geen kwekersrechten betalen.From the archive
April 15, 2011
Western Potatoes: introducing new varieties requires a long term strategic commitment of farmers
Some Western Australian potato growers feel they are not getting enough support from their marketing body Western Potatoes to help them get new varieties onto the market.From the archive
April 15, 2011
Aardappeloogst 2011 Vlaanderen: 5% stijging areaal, minder Bintje (PCA enquete)
Begin april lieten 125 PCA-leden weten welk aardappelareaal en welke rassen ze telen in 2011. Dezelfde telers gaven ook in 2010 hun areaal en rassenpakket door. Met deze gegevens kan een schatting gemaakt worden van het aardappelareaal 2011 en kan een...From the archive