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July 17, 2008
Potato Growers urged to quantify costs
As crop production costs spiral, serious savings can be made across a range of potato inputs if you manage and monitor them carefully.From the archive
July 11, 2008
McCain Foods axes 46 jobs at Scarborough prepared foods plant
Nearly 50 workers at McCain Foods in Scarborough are set to lose their jobs because of a decline in sales of prepared foods.But the management stressed they were still "firmly committed"to staying in Scarborough.The shock news was given to st...From the archive
July 08, 2008
Kadi AG gets new owners in management buyout.
The company KADI AG is opening up additional market opportunities with a succession settlement of tremendous potential. Within the framework of a management buyout, four members of the management team are acquiring a significant minority stake in the s...From the archive
July 02, 2008
Markt fritesaardappelen vlamt op
De markt voor fritesgeschikte aardappelen gaat met het eind van het seizoen in zicht zeker niet als een nachtkaars uit maar lijkt eerder weer op te vlammen. De vaste stemming op de handelsbeurs van Rotterdam getuigt hiervan. Het puzzelen met de nog ger...From the archive
July 02, 2008
McDonald's launches 'quality Happy Meals' ad to reassure parents
McDonald's is to launch its first TV campaign aimed at reassuring parents that only high-quality beef, chicken and potatoes are used in its Happy Meals. The £5m campaign marks the first time McDonald's, a company used to being vilified for its product...From the archive
July 02, 2008
Bulgarian French Fries manufacturer Royal Potatoes looking for agricultural partnership
Royal Potatoes is a French fry manufacturer headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria, with a modern, efficient production unit in Belchin. The french Fry market in Bulgaria is a developing market with much competition for the growing volumes. Royal Potatoes i...From the archive
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June 17, 2008
Two hand grenades found at PAS Grantham Potato factory
Workers at a potato factory found two hand grenades while they were clearing out machinery. Police were called to PAS Grantham Ltd at Easton, near Grantham, after workers discovered one explosive device. Staff removed the grenade and placed it in a...From the archive
June 17, 2008
UK Business is really hotting up for frozen food giant McCain
Frozen is fashionable again. That appears to be the industry message as rising food prices force consumers to cut back on wastage and choose products that can be kept for long periods of time.The same recent browsers of the organic aisle now find thei...From the archive
June 16, 2008
Organic Meets Fast Food at Munich Fry Boutique
Europe is crazy about organic food and the trend has been growing steadily over the past several years. But can organic break into the fast food market? A French fry shop owner in Munich is convinced it can. "It's complete nonsense,"said Bern...From the archive
June 13, 2008
Belgie: geen aanwijzingen gevonden voor prijsafspraken friet
Er zijn geen prijsafspraken gemaakt voor de prijs van een zak frieten. Dat blijkt uit een vooronderzoek van de dienst voor mededinging naar de prijsvorming van Belgische frieten, aldus minister voor Ondernemen Vincent Van Quickenborne (Open Vld). Aanle...From the archive
June 11, 2008
McCain Foods UK praised for commitment to sustainable power & ecofriendly operations by Minister for Energy
McCain Foods has been praised for its commitment to sustainable power and eco-friendly operations by the Minister for Energy, Malcolm Wicks. The UK’s largest producer of frozen oven chips installed three wind turbines six months ago at its factory in...From the archive
June 06, 2008
Aardappelschillen maken stroom
De groep Machiels is vrijdag gestart met de recyclage van aardappelresten van Farm Frites. 120.000 ton aardappelschillen zullen jaarlijks omgezet worden in groene stroom, biomeststof en zuiver water. Het energieproject BioEnergy heeft 15 miljoen euro g...From the archive
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May 23, 2008
McCain UK launches foodservice website
McCain Foods has launched its foodservice website, offering product support and advice to pubs.With a distinct section for pubs, the site at www.mccainfoodservice.co.uk helps to discover more about McCain products as well as offering menu inspirations.From the archive
May 22, 2008
Proef met koelvervoer per schip
Bij wijze van proef vaart twee keer per week een binnenvaartschip met vriescontainers van Bergen op Zoom naar Rotterdam. Het zijn containers met aardappelproducten van Lamb Weston Meijer in Kruiningen. Doel van de proef is het vrachtverkeer over de weg...From the archive
May 07, 2008
Switzerland: Euro 2008 fans can have their french fries
The Swiss government has agreed to ease restrictions on the importation of potatoes following fears that Euro 2008 football fans could face a shortage of French fries next month. A spokesman for the country's department of agriculture told national ra...From the archive
April 24, 2008
Belgie: Minister wil duidelijkheid over de prijs van de frietzak.
Minister voor Ondernemen en Vereenvoudigen Vincent Van Quickenborne wil duidelijkheid over de prijs van de frietzak. Hij vraagt de mededingingsautoriteit een vooronderzoek uit te voeren naar het prijsverschil tussen aardappelen en het pakje friet. Vor...From the archive
April 18, 2008
Eerste Frietmuseum begin mei open
Het eerste frietmuseum ter wereld in het Belgische Brugge opent op 1 mei haar deuren. In het museum worden meer dan vierhonderd objecten getoond die de geschiedenis van de aardappel en friet illustreren. Het Frietmuseum komt in de Saaihallen in Bru...From the archive
April 15, 2008
McCain Rustic oven chips Advert: 'Eat your greens'
"Not for a minute,"insists a spokesman from McCain's ultra-slick PR agency, "are we suggesting a portion of oven chips might be as good for you as a portion of fresh veg, or part of your five-a-day or anything. That's not the idea at all...From the archive