Global Food Prices remained virtually unchanged last month, as indicated by the FAO Food Price Index for August 2018.
August 29, 2018
Potato Starch manufacturer Avebe is looking for growth in Germany
Potato starch manufacturer Avebe is looking to expand its growing area in Germany. Avebe Germany account managers Ulrike Ziervogel and Hauke Warnecke explain the ambitions and how the company intends to realise them.
August 23, 2018
Two new flavors added to Boulder Canyon® Kettle Chips Cooked In Rice Bran Oil
Boulder Canyon Authentic Foods®, is expanding its line of Rice Bran Oil Kettle Cooked Potato Chips with two new flavors, Buffalo Ranch and Sweet Chipotle.
August 04, 2018
FAO Food Price index July falls sharply
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 168.8 points in July 2018, down as much as 6.5 points (3.7 percent) from June and 10.3 points (3.7 percent) from the corresponding period last year.
July 26, 2018
Potato Industry Event Interpom Primeurs 2018 already fully booked
The INTERPOM PRIMEURS, a trade show entirely focused on the potato industry held November 25 - 27 2018 in Kortrijk Xpo (Belgium), has already sold out all stand space.
July 10, 2018
Nestle patents infant formula based on potato protein microparticles
Nestle has applied for a patent for an infant formula based on potato protein microparticles. The company presents it as a naturally hypoallergenic infant formula that is suitable for infants with cow's milk protein allergy.
July 10, 2018
Avebe appoints new members to its Supervisory Board
Dutch Potato Starch Cooperative Avebe has appointed two new members to its Supervisory Board: Dirk Kloosterboer and Robert Smith.
July 10, 2018
The FAO Food Price Index slips in June on heightened trade tensions
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 173.7 points in June 2018, down 2.4 points (1.3 percent) from its level in May, representing the first month-on month decline since the beginning of this year. Most markets have generally taken-on a weaker tone recently largely on heightened trade tensions.
July 07, 2018
How Pepsico's shift towards healthier snacks plays out in Thailand
As PepsiCo Food is shifting towards healthier options in Thailand, the company aims to make its multigrain snack Sunbites a trademark healthy snack brand among Thais.
June 26, 2018
Beatties distillers launches the first Canadian potato gin
Beattie’s Distillers has added a potato-based gin to their spirits lineup with the launch of Farm Crafted Potato Gin on Friday June 22, 2018.
June 19, 2018
USDA: 9 Percent More Potatoes in Stock than on June 1, 2017
In the United States, there was 9 percent more potatoes in stock on June 1 compared to last year
June 11, 2018
The FAO Food Price Index rose further in May
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 176.2 points in May 2018, up 2.2 points (1.2 percent) from April level and hitting its highest level since October 2017
Quest Nutrition has launched their latest innovation – Tortilla Style Protein Chips.
May 21, 2018
Free-from foods: a global trend and its headache for food manufacturers
More and more consumers demand 'free-from' foods. The trend has been steadily rising over the past decade, following a global call for more natural ingredients.
May 16, 2018
Sterzing's Potato Chips struggling with product reformulation
Sterzing's Potato Chips reformulated its recipe to meet the deadline of the 2015 U.S. Food and Drug Administration mandate banning oils that contain trans fat. At first that didn't go too well...
May 15, 2018
World Health Organisation wants industrially-produced trans fats banned globally
The World Health Organisation (WHO) released REPLACE, a step-by-step guide for the elimination of industrially-produced trans-fatty acids from the global food supply. Eliminating trans fats is key to protecting health and saving lives.
May 15, 2018
McCain Foods Australia launches Shake Shake oven fries
With the new Shake Shake range McCain Foods Australia takes hot potato chips from the side of the plate to the centre of attention.
May 11, 2018
Wearable oral sensor to measure sodium consumption in real-time under development
To help monitor salt intake, researchers have developed a flexible and stretchable wireless sensing system designed to be comfortably worn in the mouth to measure the amount of sodium a person consumes.