August 10, 2012
FAO Food Price index up on unfavourable weather
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 213 points in July 2012, as much as 12 points (6 percent) up from June, but still well below the peak of 238 points reached in February 2011. The July surge of the Index followed three months of decline. The sha...From the archive
April 11, 2012
The FAO Food Price Index in March nearly unchanged from February
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 216 points in March 2012, virtually unchanged from 215 points in February. Among the various commodity groups, only oils prices showed strength, compensating for falling dairy quotations, while the indices of ce...From the archive
April 10, 2012
Aroma of baked potato evokes happiness, researchers found
The smell of a baked potato can actually make us feel happier. Scientists in the UK discovered that the aromas given off during the cooking process can trigger positive memories in the brain.From the archive
March 22, 2012
AVEBE ontvangt €3 miljoen voor productie biogas
AVEBE ontvangt drie miljoen euro voor het opschalen van het vergistingsproces om biogas te kunnen produceren in Gasselternijveen.From the archive
March 22, 2012
Potato starch manufacturer AVEBE receives funding to upgrade biogas project
Dutch Potato Starch manufacturer AVEBE is receiving a subsidy of three million euros to upgrade the biogas project in Gasselternijveen. With current production levels it will ultimately be possible to produce 18 million cubic metres of gas, enough to s...From the archive
March 18, 2012
Aardappelzetmeelfabrikant Avebe sluit campagne af
Avebe heeft dit weekeinde de laatste aardappelen aangevoerd voor de fabrieken in Ter Apelkanaal en Gasselternijveen. De verwerking is voorspoedig verlopen, stelt het aardappelzetmeelbedrijf.Het gemiddelde onderwatergewicht is uitgekomen op 478 gram wat...From the archive
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March 15, 2012
Clean-Label And Gluten-Free Add Flavor To Savory Snacks, says Innova Market Insights
Despite ongoing economic difficulties, new product activity in the global snackfoods industry appears to be continuing unabated. Launch numbers recorded by Innova Market Insights showed a strong double-digit increase in 2011. Savory and salty snacks ac...From the archive
March 01, 2012
Phosphate in food is ‘health risk’ that should be labelled, claim researchers
Food products with high phosphate contents are damaging to the health of the general public, and as such should be labelled, say researchers behind a new study. The report – published in Deutsches Ärzteblatt International – selectively reviewed resear...From the archive
February 07, 2012
Avebe fabriek ontruimd na stofexplosie
Bij aardappelzetmeelconcern Avebe in Ter Apelkanaal is dinsdagmorgen brand uitgebroken na een stofexplosie. Dat gebeurde in de dextrinefabriek, die centraal is gelegen op het terrein. Voor zover bekend is niemand gewond geraakt. Avebe heeft de producti...From the archive
December 06, 2011
Electrostatics boom among potato processors
More and more potato processors are turning to electrostatics to improve the way flavourings and coatings are added to potatoes and potato products. UK-based Spice Application Systems (SAS) reports a 20% increase in orders over the last six months and...From the archive
November 28, 2011
Starch Manufacturer AVEBE looks back on a good financial year
In financial year 2010/2011 potato starch manufacturer AVEBE achieved a net profit of EUR 19.8 million with a net turnover of EUR 525.1 million. By way of comparison: in the previous financial year the net profit was EUR 2.8 million with a net turnover...From the archive
November 27, 2011
AVEBE heeft goed financieel jaar achter de rug
AVEBE heeft in boekjaar 2010/2011 een netto resultaat geboekt van 19,8 miljoen EUR, bij een netto-omzet van 525,1 miljoen EUR. Ter vergelijking: het vorig boekjaar was het netto-resultaat 2,8 miljoen EUR, bij een netto-omzet van 521,8 miljoen EUR.From the archive
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November 27, 2011
K+S KALI GmbH highlights KaliSel at FIE in Paris
Food Ingredients Europe 2011 in Paris is the global meeting point of the food and beverages industry. This year too K + S Kali GmbH will be attending as manufacturers. K+S KALI GmbH is presenting its highlights of the year, such as KaliSel – its brand...From the archive
November 25, 2011
Starch manufacturer AVEBE opens upgrade of production line
Starch group AVEBE has completed the upgrade of a production line at its production site in Ter Apelkanaal in the Netherlands. The investment, involving a sum of 10 million euros, forms part of an ongoing investment programme. The company is also curr...From the archive
November 25, 2011
Food Trends for 2012 - Purity, Authenticity and Sustainability Lead the Way
Innova Market Insights has identified ten key trends to impact the food and beverage market through 2012 and beyond. The top trends relate purity, authenticity and sustainability, as consumers continue to look for products with added value, despite the...From the archive
November 15, 2011
Danish Starch manufacturer KMC presents strong results
At KMC’s annual general meeting on 11 November 2011 Chairman Martin Arvad was very pleased to present a historically strong result. The result represented a highly positive development compared to last year’s result. After several years of investment ...From the archive
November 14, 2011
Moeizame zetmeeloogst
Op veel percelen verloopt de zetmeeloogst moeizaam door natte plekken en rotte aardappelen. Jan Katerberg huurde de loonwerker in om de aardappelen er snel uit te krijgen. Het blad Boerderij maakte een fotoreportage: Moeizame zetmeeloogst (bekijk...From the archive
November 03, 2011
Zetmeelaardappelteelt ziet forse aanpassingen in inkomsten
DLV Plant analyseerde de gevolgen van de gemeenschappelijke Landbouwbeleid (GLB) op de inkomsten van de zetmeelaardappelteelt: Er wordt steeds meer duidelijk met betrekking tot de invulling van de bedrijfstoeslag na 2013. In een vertaling van de conto...From the archive