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June 22, 2010
Cut salt and saturated fat levels in processed food to save thousands of lives, says NICE
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) in the United Kingdom has published new guidance on opportunities to improve the nation's diet. Tens of thousands of lives could be saved, and millions of people spared the suffering of ...From the archive
June 22, 2010
PROCESS EXPO 2011 Tops 100 Exhibitors in First Two Weeks of Member Sales
With two weeks since the start of the 2011 PROCESS EXPO member round of exhibit space selection, booth sales already reached over 100,000 square feet. “We’re extremely pleased, but not surprised,” said Scott Scriven, Chairman of the Food Processing Su...From the archive
June 22, 2010
FDF responds to new NICE guidelines
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) responded to the publication earlier today of the NICE guidance on opportunities to improve the diet in the United Kingdom. Julian Hunt, FDF's Director of Communication states: "We are surprised that NICE has...From the archive
June 22, 2010
CSPI to Sue McDonald's If It Continues Using Toys to Market Junk Food to Children
The Center for Science in the Public interest (CSPI) has announced it will take McDonald's to court if the fast-food chain continues to use toys to promote Happy Meals. According to the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest, using toys t...From the archive
June 22, 2010
Demandarán a McDonald's en EEUU: sus juguetes "engordan"
El grupo defensor de los consumidores, con sede en Washington DC, amenazó el martes con demandar a McDonald's, acusando a la cadena de comercializar los juguetes "de manera injusta y engañosa". "La mercadotecnia de McDonald's tiene el e...From the archive
June 21, 2010
Frito-Lay to expand in Killingly, CT, preserve 500 jobs
Governor M. Jodi Rell has announced that the state is providing a $3 million Urban Act grant to help snack chip maker Frito-Lay North America expand and improve its operations in Killingly, preserving more than 500 jobs.Frito-Lay evaluated a number of ...From the archive
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June 21, 2010
National Starch acquired by Corn Products International
Corn Products International, Inc. (NYSE:CPO), a leading global provider of ingredient solutions for diversified industries, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire National Starch, a New Jersey-based global provider o...From the archive
June 20, 2010
Boulder Canyon offers Healthier Snack: 60% less Sodium, No Salt Added, 40% less Fat, Olive Oil Kettle Chips
Boulder Canyon™ Natural Foods, the fastest-growing natural kettle chip brand in the United States (SpinScan® reporting of Boulder Canyon sales according to A.C. Nielsen data for the 52 weeks ending 12/27/09), continues to build its better-for-you snack...From the archive
June 18, 2010
Technomic: Canadian restaurant chains grew in spite of sluggish economy
The Top 200 Canadian restaurant chains managed to grow sales by 1.0 percent and increase overall units by a slightly higher 1.3 percent last year, even as the economy just started easing out of the recession. With total sales of C$23.9 billion, the Top...From the archive
June 18, 2010
Consumers appreciate nutritional information on menu boards
Menus around the US are in the process of getting a makeover. The new health care bill will require all restaurants, with 20 or more locations, to include calorie counts on menus, menu boards and drive-thrus. According to Mintel’s latest research, more...From the archive
June 18, 2010
Idaho Potato Commission Announces Winners of “Watching Waistlines & Wallets” Recipe Contest
From a mouth watering, movie-inspired appetizer to a family-pleasing one-dish meal, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) announced today the winners of its “Watching Waistlines &Wallets” Recipe Contest. With a record 1,450 recipes submitted, it’s evi...From the archive
June 17, 2010
UPGA: Specialty spuds not a panacea for high-volume market
Potato growers and shippers planning to bypass a potential repeat of the current volume-heavy and price-light market are advised not to turn to specialty varieties as a solution.From the archive
June 17, 2010
New Potato product? Potato batteries for the developing world
Yissum Research Development Company Ltd., the technology transfer arm of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, introduces solid organic electric battery based upon treated potatoes. This simple, sustainable, robust device can potentially provide an immed...From the archive
June 17, 2010
The changes facing fast food
Analysts expect the fast-food industry to grow modestly this year. But the downturn is making them rethink their strategies. After a strong focus on value - sometimes to the detriment of profits - many companies are now introducing higher-priced items ...From the archive
June 17, 2010
Patatboer Bram Ladage opent 27ste vestiging
De Rotterdamse frietboer Bram Ladage opent in Oosterhout zijn 27ste vestiging. Het Rotterdamse familiebedrijf staat bekend om zijn patat van zelfgesneden aardappels geserveerd in een puntzak. Er zijn inmiddels 21 franchisenemers die een Ladage-zaak r...From the archive
June 16, 2010
Potato Council looking for nominations for potato award
The Potato Council is seeking nominations for this year’s British Potato Industry Award. The award is presented to an individual recognised for their outstanding contribution to the GB potato industry. Allan Stevenson, PCL Council chairman, comments...From the archive
June 16, 2010
Canadians want government to act on obesity
A recent survey conducted commission by the Quebec Coalition on Weight-Related Problems shows that Canadians of all provinces are highly supportive of intervention by governments in a fight against the obesity epidemic. Significantly, 86% of responden...From the archive
June 16, 2010
Potato Council introduces the Potato Ambassadors
TEN passionate potato growers, ONE aim: to increase potato consumption and sales across the country. That’s the role of the ‘Potato Ambassadors’ who have been recruited and unveiled by Potato Council last night in LondonFrom the archive