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Windturbines for McCain's Whittlesey french fry factory now installed
January 25, 2008
Windturbines for McCain's Whittlesey french fry factory now installed
McCain has now installed the three windturbines near their Whittlesey french fry factory in the United Kingdom. These 80 meter high windturbines will reduce the electricity bill of the Whittlesey french fry factory with 45%, while at off-peak times an...
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January 25, 2008
Aardappelkwekers gezamelijk illegaal kopieren aardappelrassen te lijf
Een internationaal consortium van aardappelkwekers bindt in België de strijd aan tegen landbouwers die hun aardappelrassen illegaal kopiëren. Achter het initiatief zitten twee grote Nederlandse aardappelkwekers (HZPC en Agrico) en twee Duitse (Europla...
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McCain Rustic oven chips (french fries) 'Product of the Year'
January 22, 2008
McCain Rustic oven chips (french fries) 'Product of the Year'
McCain Foods (GB) Ltd announced today that its Rustic Oven Chips was awarded the status of Product of the Year in the Home Cooking Category. McCain's Rustic Oven Chips took the market by storm at launch in January 2007. With only 3% fat, no choleste...
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January 18, 2008
Martin van de Ven appointed as new CEO at Aviko
With effect from 1 April 2008 Martin van de Ven (53) will be appointed as CEO of Aviko, business group of Royal Cosun. In this capacity he will remain a member of Cosun’s Executive Board and he becomes responsible for Aviko’s national and international...
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January 18, 2008
Beyond Spanish French Fries: 'Patatas Bravas'
Though "Patatas Bravas"are just one small plate among many offered at tapas bars, they hold a high place in Spanish gastronomic lore here, beloved by everyone from students to gourmet chefs. Patatas Bravas look like not much more than glorif...
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January 17, 2008
Aardappelverwerker Aviko blijft lonken naar België
De overname van Eurofreez en Seru &Annoot door de Nederlandse aardappelverwerker Aviko heeft geen grote gevolgen voor de Vlaamse aardappeltelers. "Beide bedrijven blijven zelstandig bestaan. Seru &Annoot zal de aardappelen van 300 telers i...
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January 16, 2008
McCain Foods Great Britain Selects Eco-Tec For Biogas Purification
Eco-Tec is proud to announce that it has recently been awarded the contract for biogas purification by McCain Foods (GB) Ltd., England. As a socially responsible company and a highly trusted brand, McCain Foods practices sustainable agriculture and is ...
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January 14, 2008
Eurofreez en Seru & Annoot in handen van Aviko
De Nederlandse aardappelverwerker Aviko neemt twee Belgische sectorgenoten over. Het gaat om Eurofreez en Seru &Annoot, beide uit de Westhoek. Eurofreez uit Proven is gespecialiseerd in aardappelbereidingen, meer bepaald diepvriesfrieten en -puree....
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January 14, 2008
Aviko acquires Eurofreez and Seru & Annoot
Aviko has reached agreement on the acquisition of the potato processing company Eurofreez and the potato trader Seru &Annoot. The transaction represents a significant increase in Aviko's sale of potato specialities and is a perfect match for the ...
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Interview met Romain Cools, secretaris van Belgapom over het Jaar van de Aardappel en aardappelverwerking in Belgie
January 14, 2008
Interview met Romain Cools, secretaris van Belgapom over het Jaar van de Aardappel en aardappelverwerking in Belgie
Misschien eet u hem het liefst onder de vorm van krokante pureerozetjes, diepgevroren friet of huisbereide kroket. Maar de aardappel is ondanks zijn ietwat oubollig imago nog altijd springlevend. Zeker in een pak ontwikkelingslanden, waar de knol zowaa...
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January 10, 2008
Belgische frituur introduceert milieuvriendelijke draagtas voor friet
De miljoenen plastic zakjes die jaarlijks worden gebruikt in de Vlaamse frietzaken, zijn Rudy Goris en Trice Verbist van frituur Tiosco al langer een doorn in het oog. Het milieubewuste koppel lanceert daarom als eerste in de provincie Antwerpe een duu...
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Farm Frites presenteert Nature's Goodness op Horecava
January 08, 2008
Farm Frites presenteert Nature's Goodness op Horecava
Op de 52ste Horecava, die gisteren zijn deuren opende in de Amsterdamse RAI, ligt het woord gezond op ieders lippen bestorven. Frietfabrikant Farm Frites presenteert er Nature's Goodness, patat die naar eigen zeggen binnen de criteria van de schijf van...
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The Wisbech standard reports that Lamb Weston Meijer, the Dutch potato processing company co-owned by United States-headquartered ConAgra Foods/Lamb Weston and Meijer Beheer B.V. of the Netherlands, is planning a new facility in Wisbech, United Kingdo...
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December 28, 2007
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Een kip brengt 86 minuten door in een legbatterij voor de mayonaise op een frietje mét, berekende de Stichting Wakker Dier. Na de succesvolle ‘biggencampagne’ wil de Stichting nu het gebruik van legbatterijeieren uitbannen. Volgens wakker Dier kiest de...
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December 20, 2007
Selkhozinvest announced construction of a Potato Processing Plant in the Tyumen Region (Siberia)
According to the department of investment policy of the Tyumen region, Ivan Dudanov, Chairman of the Directors Board of Selkhozinvest announced the company's plans to invest about EUR30 million into the construction of a potato processing plant and to...
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December 13, 2007
Kleine oogst krielaardappelen noopt tot creativiteit
"Let op: tijdelijk andere bereidingstijden", staat gestickerd op 'nieuwe krieltjes in de schil met winter- of lentedressing' van Cêlavita. "De oogst heeft dit jaar te weinig krielaardappeltjes opgeleverd. Om de kwaliteit te garanderen, ...
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December 07, 2007
Sainsbury launches Phureja, the 'healthiest' roasting potato
A potato described as the healthiest variety for roasting is launching in Sainsbury stores in the UK today.Called the Phureja, it has golden-coloured flesh and a slightly sweet taste.Sainsbury’s, which will sell the spud, said it is the healthiest pota...
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December 04, 2007
Cancer Research UK reassures women over acrylamide/cancer link
Cancer Research UK moved to reassure women over a study suggesting that a common chemical caused by frying, roasting or grilling may be linked to ovarian and womb cancer. The charity said that women should not be overly concerned as the study is the ...
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