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Belgian potato processing - potatoes as raw material 1990 - 2020
March 02, 2021
Corona crisis hits Belgian potato industry hard: 2020 processing volume lowest in three years
No one could miss it in the media last year: the COVID-19 pandemic hit the Belgian potato sector hard.
Las mejores tortillas del súper según la 'doctora' Lola: Mercadona, Dia, Lidl, Carrefour…(Cortesía: Javier Carbajal/El Español)
March 01, 2021
Las mejores tortillas del súper según la 'doctora' Lola: Mercadona, Dia, Lidl, Carrefour
El Español compra seis tortillas de patata con cebollla de diferentes cadenas para que dos expertas en el producto las valoren. ¿Cuál será mejor?
An Investor Group Led by Champlain Financial Corporation Acquired Wong Wing Foods Inc.
February 28, 2021
McCain Foods sells majority stake in 'Wong Wing' to Champlain led investor group
An investor group led by Champlain Financial Corporation,‎ and including Fondaction, has acquired a majority stake in the Wong Wing business unit ('Wong Wing') in partnership with McCain Foods Canada ('McCain').
Royal Cosun (parent of potato processor Aviko) closed 2020 with a slightly higher group result than in 2019.
February 15, 2021
Aviko's parent Cosun posts slightly higher result in a challenging year
Royal Cosun (parent of potato processor Aviko) closed 2020 with a slightly higher group result than in 2019. Aviko had an exceptionally turbulent year. Lockdowns exerted pressure on Aviko’s turnover in the foodservice channel, whereas other business groups benefited directly or indirectly from higher sales in the retail channel.
McCain Foods Bolsters its Data Science Capabilities with Investment in Fiddlehead Technology
February 05, 2021
McCain Foods increases its stake in FMCG Data Analytics specialist Fiddlehead Technology
McCain Foods Limited has acquired a significant minority share of New Brunswick-based data science company Fiddlehead Technology.
Unathi Mhlatyana, the new managing director of McCain Foods South Africa
February 04, 2021
McCain Foods South Africa appoints new managing director
McCain Foods South Africa has appointed Unathi Mhlatyana as its new managing director (MD) effective yesterday. Mhlatyana brings more than 20 years experience in the FMCG industry, having previously been employed in leadership roles with Pepsico and SAB/AB InBev.
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Satellite view of the McCain Foods Grand Falls Facility (Courtesy: Google Maps)
February 02, 2021
Canadian Government announces support for McCain Foods - Grand Falls expansion plans
Today the Government of Canada announced CAD 5 million financial support for the implementation of the new potato specialty line planned at the McCain Foods Grand Falls facility.
Willie Jacobs appointed as CEO of Potatoes South Africa (PSA)
February 01, 2021
Willie Jacobs appointed as CEO of Potatoes South Africa (PSA)
Willie Jacobs took over the leadership of Potatoes Potatoes South Africa (PSA) as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after Dr. André Jooste, who as part of his career planning, left the organization after 9 years.
Potato Processor Lamb Weston appoints John Hatto as Senior VP, Strategy and Growth
January 26, 2021
Lamb Weston appoints John Hatto as Senior VP, Strategy and Growth
Potato Processing company Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced today that John Hatto has been promoted to the role of Senior Vice President, Strategy and Growth, as of Jan. 25, 2021.
Bananas in the cold store of Luik Natie
January 25, 2021
New frozen storage offers 22,000 extra pallet places for frozen produce in the port of Antwerp
Luik Natie opened a new cold store at the beginning of 2019. Just under two years later, the opening of a new frozen storage area is planned.
Estas son las famosas patatas de Mercadona que imitan a las de McDonald's.
January 25, 2021
España: Mercadona triunfa con su versión del producto estrella más imitado de McDonald’s
Las patatas congeladas de corte fino que venden en Mercadona, se han convertido en su nuevo éxito de ventas ya que imita a la perfección a las patatas de McDonald's.
AsiaOne: 'We tried McDonald's new Mala McShaker fries and it's addictively good'
January 19, 2021
AsiaOne: 'We tried McDonald's new Mala McShaker fries and it's addictively good'
After seaweed, french onion, cheese and truffle renditions, which have all received varied public response, there is now a mala version of McShaker fries.
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January 10, 2021
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Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2021 Results; Provides Update for Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021
January 08, 2021
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Simone Anderson, the new Vice President and General Manager, Lamb Weston Oceania (Australia and New Zealand)
January 04, 2021
Lamb Weston announces new VP for Australia and New Zealand operations
Lamb Weston has named Simone Anderson as the new Vice President and General Manager, Lamb Weston Oceania (Australia and New Zealand), beginning January 4, 2021.
Burger King is selling a sundae stuffed full of French fries in Singapore after noticing diners dunking fries in their ice-cream.
December 28, 2020
Burger King is selling a sundae stuffed full of French fries in Singapore
Burger King described the dessert as 'eccentric, but delicious' with contrasting temperatures, textures, and flavors. It's an ice-cream sundae full of fries.
And, yes, the fries are served hot.

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