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January 21, 2011
McCain Foods USA joins efforts to increase availability of Healthy School Meals
A new multi-industry voluntary agreement announced today by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation brings together leading food manufacturers, group purchasing organizations and technology companies to help America’s schools serve healthier meals at more affordable prices.From the archive
January 20, 2011
Walmart Launches Major Initiative to Make Food Healthier and Healthier Foods More Affordable
At an event today in Washington, D.C., Walmart, the nation’s largest grocer, unveiled a comprehensive effort to provide its customers with healthier and more affordable food choices. The company was joined by First Lady Michelle Obama as it outlined t...From the archive
January 20, 2011
Wal-Mart lanza iniciativa de gran envergadura para que los alimentos saludables sean más asequibles
En un acto celebrado en la ciudad Washington D.C., Wal-Mart, la mayor tienda de comestibles de la nación, dio a conocer la campaña a través de la cual ofrecerá a sus clientes alimentos saludables en forma más asequible. Esta compañía se unió a la de l...From the archive
January 19, 2011
Barrel O’ Fun Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Protein in Valu Time Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips
Barrel O’ Fun Snack Foods Co. of Perham, MN is recalling 'Valu Time Salt &Vinegar Potato Chips”, 5 oz., UPC Code 11225-03388 as the product contains undeclared milk protein.From the archive
January 17, 2011
Biofortificación con hierro aumenta popularidad de la papa en comunidades pobres
La deficiencia de hierro es el trastorno nutricional más común del mundo: afecta al 50 por ciento de las mujeres embarazadas y al 40 por ciento de los niños en edad preescolar en los países en desarrollo, según la Organización Mundial de la Salud. Debi...From the archive
January 17, 2011
Pumping up Potatoes to provide the nutrient iron to the poor
Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional disorder in the world – affecting 50% of pregnant women and 40% of preschool children in developing countries, according to the World Health Organization. Luckily, potatoes are naturally good sources of iron...From the archive
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January 13, 2011
20 potatoes a day followed up with Potato Recipies
His mono-food 20 Potatoes a Day Diet successfully behind him, Chris Voigt, executive director of the Washington State Potato Commission, is turning to potato recipes he wished he could have eaten during his two-month regimen.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 10, 2011
Investigadores canadienses identifican 30 proteínas relacionadas con el oscurecimiento de las papas después de la cocción
La decoloración que arruina las papas cocidas es un problema de la industria de la papa desde hace muchos años. Se produce, como el término lo indica, cuando al cocinar las papas estas quedan expuestas al aire y aparecen zonas de color que van desde el...From the archive
January 10, 2011
Cape Cod Potato Chips promotes 40% reduced fat chips with 'Make the Chip Switch'
Just in time for football playoff games and the “big game” in February, Cape Cod Potato Chips is launching the Big Game Chip Switch.From the archive
January 10, 2011
After-cooking darkening: the affliction of cooked potatoes
The discolouration that blights cooked potatoes has plagued the potato industry for many years. This phenomenon, known as after-cooking darkening, is one of the most undesirable characteristics and has been reported from every potato-growing area in the world.From the archive
January 09, 2011
Chris Voigt (20-potatoes-a-day) recognized as Potato Man of the Year by The Packer
Voigt, the executive director of the Washington Potato Commission, Moses Lake, is The Potato Man of the Year award recipient. Voigt received the annual award, from The Packer and its sister publication The Grower magazine, in conjunction with the Nati...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
La Placita Botanas Mexicanas, Inc. Recalls Wheat Snacks, Potato Chips and Corn Churritos with Chile
La Placita Botanas Mexicanas, Inc. of South El Monte, California is recalling Wheat Snacks with Chile, Potato Chips with Chile, and Corn Churritos with Chile because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.From the archive
January 06, 2011
Diamond Foods launches 'DiamondSnackBetter.com'
Diamond Foods, Inc. announced the launch of a website dedicated to providing information on living a healthy and active lifestyle, www.diamondsnackbetter.com.From the archive
January 03, 2011
Colored Potatoes Shown To Decrease Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Damage
In the first known study to address the effects of potato consumption on antioxidant status, oxidative stress and inflammation in humans, a team of research scientists worked with a group of Washington adult males to test the hypothesis that antioxidants from colored potatoes would decrease susceptibility to chronic diseases.From the archive
December 29, 2010
Frito-Lay se centra en los productos con ingredientes naturales
La división de América del Norte de Frito-Lay dijo hoy que aproximadamente el 50 por ciento de sus productos se elaborarán con ingredientes naturales, incluyendo tres de sus principales marcas: Lay's® potato chips, Tostitos® tortilla chips y SunChips® ...From the archive
December 29, 2010
Pepsi Ventures Into Science Of Nutrition
A small group of scientists in white lab coats — some bearing the Pepsi logo — wander through their laboratory, describing the state-of-the-art equipment.From the archive