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February 12, 2008
McCain Foods (Canada) recognized as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies
McCain Foods (Canada) is pleased to have been recognized as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies for 2007.The national award, sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC Commercial Banking and the National Post, recognizes excellence in Canadian owned and managed...From the archive
February 11, 2008
CêlaVíta introduceert 'Ready to Heat', een nieuwe lijn gegaarde aardappelprodukten
CêlaVíta introduceert op de Fruit Logistica in Berlijn een nieuwe lijn aardappelprodukten, genaamd 'Ready to Heat'. Deze lijn bevat diverse soorten bewerkte aardappelen, die volledig gegaard zijn. De producten zijn 100% vers, en hoeven alleen nog te wo...From the archive
February 08, 2008
Aviko werkt aan aardappelpuree die langer 'vol' gevoel geeft.
Aviko, onderdeel van Cosun, werkt momenteel aan de ontwikkeling van een aardappelpuree die gebruikers een 'extra verzadigd gevoel' geeft, zodat je na het eten ervan niet zo snel honger krijgt. Dat vertelt Ad de Laat, directeur van het Cosun Food Techno...From the archive
February 05, 2008
Nairobi's restaurants and local chips processors face potato shortage due to Kenyan violence
A shortage of potatoes is expected to hit restaurants in Nairobi and other towns in the next few weeks because of the violence that has crippled the Rift Valley Province.Nairobi has more than 800 restaurants and over 40 local processors of crisps whose...From the archive
February 03, 2008
Gain report: Frozen potato in the Netherlands and Belgium
The total potato production in the Netherlands and Belgium is back to pre-MY 06/07 levels.The average yield in 2007 is estimated to be 13% higher than the previous year’s yield,although there are big differences between the various soil types and types...From the archive
February 01, 2008
Burger King Shares keep rising
Shares of Burger King Corp. rose for a second day Friday, after the nation's No. 2 burger chain reported growth in quarterly profit in the face of a difficult consumer environment that slowed sales at its biggest rival, McDonald's. On Thursday, Burger ...From the archive
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January 30, 2008
Farm Frites' Nature's Goodness: Beste introductie van 2007
Nature’s Goodness viel bij de jury zeer in de smaak door de durf en originaliteit van de introductie. De reden van de innovatie, de snackbarbranche in ons land op een hoger niveau brengen en inspelen op de gezondheidswensen van de moderne consument, wo...From the archive
January 30, 2008
Nature’s Goodness is genomineerd voor de Trend Watch award!
Het Nederlandse vakblad Food Express heeft besloten het Nature’s Goodness concept van Farm Frites te nomineren voor de Trend Watch Award in de categorie ‘Promoties’.From the archive
January 29, 2008
Salt Awareness week: Salt in Chips shops tested [french fries].
High levels of salt added to a bag of chips could be pushing consumers over the recommended limits and endangering their health, research shows. Adults are advised to eat no more than 6g of salt a day, with lower limits for children.But a study of ch...From the archive
January 29, 2008
BPC's National Chip Week campaign takes regional approach
The British Potato Council (BPC) is to concentrate its efforts in regional press in a new PR drive in February to promote a week-long celebration of chips. The National Chip Week campaign, to run from 11 to 17 February, will feature recipes, celebrity...From the archive
January 29, 2008
Farm Frites Nature's Goodness verpakkingsontwerp valt opnieuw in de prijzen
Design Bridge (Londen en Amsterdam) heeft in Los Angeles een Golden Mobius Award gewonnen voor haar verpakkingsontwerp van Farm Frites.Dat gebeurde tijdens de 37e Internationale Mobius Advertising Awards op 26 januari. Met deze internationale prijs beh...From the archive
January 27, 2008
McCain Foods introduces Handheld Breakfast Innovation 'Early Risers'
With breakfast sales growing three times faster than any other daypart and the demand for grab-and-go foods rapidly increasing, McCain Foods USA is excited to introduce new Early Risers hot, handheld breakfasts. Early Risers portable breakfasts are a d...From the archive
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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...From the archive
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...From the archive
January 24, 2008
Key Technology Adds to Network Communication Capability of G6 Sorters & Automatic Defect Removal Systems (ADR)
Key Technology introduces new OPC-compliant network communication software for all G6 optical sorters and automatic defect removal (ADR®) systems. The new software allows the G6 systems to easily interface with plant networks, extending machine monito...From the archive
January 23, 2008
Australian water shortages lead to rise in potato imports
Vegetable processor Simplot Australia will import a third of its potatoes this year, more than it has ever had to before. Concerns over water shortages in Tasmania meant that not enough farmers were able to sign contracts to supply potatoes to Simplot...From the archive
January 22, 2008
USPB Initiates Frozen Potato Program In Central America
As part of its continuing strategy to develop new market opportunities for US potatoes, the United States Potato Board (USPB) has initiated a frozen potato program in Central America. Countries to be targeted include Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, N...From the archive
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...From the archive