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January 21, 2011
Lamb Weston sweet potato factory earns LEED platinum certification
ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston's Delhi, La., processing facility received its official Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED(R)) Platinum certification today, awarded by the U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC)From the archive
January 21, 2011
Jim Kirkham new director at Lamb Weston's Delhi sweet potato plant
Jim Kirkham, a 15-year veteran of ConAgra Foods, has taken over as director of the company's Lamb Weston sweet potato processing plant in Delhi, Louisiana.From the archive
January 21, 2011
Aviko hires PR agency Brass for marketing push in UK foodservice
Aviko, one of the world's largest producers of potato products, has appointed Leeds agency Brass to promote its UK and Eire foodservice business following a three-way pitch.From the archive
January 21, 2011
Aardappelverwerking Nederland op volle kracht;veel aardappelen geimporteerd
De verwerking van aardappelen tot aardappelproducten blijft ondanks de hoge inkoopprijs op volle kracht doorlopen.From the archive
January 18, 2011
Tasmanian Floods may have destroyed 20% of the potato crop
The damage bill from flooding on Tasmanian farms is expected to run into millions of dollars.From the archive
January 16, 2011
Potato use for processing in US up 2%, use for dehy down 24%
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January 15, 2011
United Kingdom celebrates National Chip Week February 21 - 27
National Chip Week returns for its 20th annual celebration in 2011, taking place from 21 to 27 FebruaryFrom the archive
January 14, 2011
Farm Frites, productora de papas fritas congeladas, tiene el 40% del mercado en Argentina y el 21% del de Mercosur
La firma Farm Frites International comenzó a operar en 1971 en la ciudad holandesa de Oudenhoorn, y desde sus inicios hasta la actualidad, el foco de su negocio está en la producción de papas para la elaboración de papas fritas congeladas. Hoy la comp...From the archive
January 13, 2011
National Potato Council: New Proposed School Meals Guidelines Could be a Step Backward
The potato industry firmly believes that the health of our nation's children is a top priority and applauds efforts to improve children's nutrition.From the archive
January 12, 2011
Jaxn’s Twice-Baked Potato Stix® Debuts Two New Flavors at Fancy Food Show
Sweet potato is a hot food trend across America. Loaded with nutrients and high in fiber, this vegetable has continually received rave reviews by nutritionists.From the archive
January 11, 2011
BFFF publishes frozen food report: 'British Frozen Food Industry – A Food Vision'
The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) published the report 'British Frozen Food Industry – A Food Vision', conducted by Sheffield Hallam University and Refrigeration Developments & Testing Ltd.From the archive
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January 09, 2011
Amerikaans initiatief om het imago van aardappelen en friet te verbeteren
Tijdens de vorige week gehouden Potato Expo - het grootste aardappel congres in the Verenigde Staten - werd een nieuw initiatief gepresenteerd om het imago van aardappelen en friet te verbeteren.From the archive
January 07, 2011
New US proposal could end Mexican export trucking dispute
Washington lawmakers and agricultural representatives are hoping that a proposal announced Thursday by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood soon will end retaliatory tariffs on American exports to Mexico.From the archive
January 06, 2011
Klikprijs aardappelen gemiddeld 25,10 euro
Telers van fritesaardappelen die gebruik maken van zogeheten klikcontracten hebben dit lopende handelsseizoen al een gemiddelde verkoopprijs van € 25,10 per 100 kg gerealiseerd.From the archive
January 05, 2011
Lamb Weston Holiday Food Drive garners more than 300,000 pounds of Food for Community Food Banks
Lamb Weston recently concluded its third annual holiday food drive, resulting in donations of 306,673 pounds of frozen and canned foods, along with $8,195 in cash.From the archive
January 05, 2011
McDonald's India: in search for the perfect potato for french fries
Soon after setting shop in India, McDonalds’ Vikram Bakshi knew he had a problem — the signature French Fries weren’t right. It took him nine years and several experiments to get it right: Name: Vikram BakshiDesignation: CEO, McDonalds India (North...From the archive
December 28, 2010
McCain Foods Joins Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation
McCain Foods has joined the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation (HWCF) in its pledge to reduce obesity, especially among children aged 6 to 11, by 2015.From the archive