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February 08, 2011
Idaho: Potato production costs are on the rise
Higher potato prices would probably be cause for celebration in Idaho this year if growers didn't also expect an increase in production costs. The cost of seed, fertilizer and some chemicals declined a bit last year, but growers won't be so lucky this...From the archive
February 08, 2011
McDonald's January Global Comparable Sales Rise 5.3%
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) today announced global comparable sales growth of 5.3% in January.From the archive
February 08, 2011
PEI potato producers encouraged to attend potato conference
The 2011 Prince Edward Island potato conference and trade show is an ideal opportunity for producers to discuss new research and development in the industry, says Agriculture Minister George Webster.From the archive
February 07, 2011
Making the case for French Fries
During the Potato Expo, Frank van Schaayk (Regional CEO United States and South America McCain Foods) introduced the Alliance for Potato Research and Education in his presentation titled 'French Fries, Re-imagined'From the archive
February 07, 2011
NPPGA: Proposed School Lunch Changes Could Have Unintended Consequences
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to change the nutritional guidelines for the school lunch program that would restrict students to just one cup of certain vegetables per week.From the archive
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February 04, 2011
2010 National Potato Environmental Stewardship Winners Showcased in Video
Mercer Canyon of Prosser, Washington, and Walker Brothers Farms of Malin, Oregon were presented with the prestigious 2010 Environmental Stewardship Award at the 2011 NPC Annual Meeting.From the archive
February 03, 2011
BC Farmers face uncertainty about reimbursement for washed-out crops
Fall rains devastated potato and vegetable crops across the Fraser Valley, BC and now producers face uncertainty about how much the government is going to help them.From the archive
February 02, 2011
New strain of potato virus Y has industry’s attention
A potato virus that has been around for years is mutating and that’s got both researchers and industry leaders worried.From the archive
February 02, 2011
Salty foods may restrict blood vessels from widening
A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that consuming salty foods may impair the ability of blood vessels to widen.From the archive
February 02, 2011
Una nueva cepa del virus Y de la papa tiene la atención de la industria
Un virus de la papa que ha existido desde hace años está mutando y tiene preocupados tanto a investigadores como a líderes de la industria. Los productores han crecido viendo los síntomas que causa el virus Y de la papa, más conocido como PVY. La enfe...From the archive
February 01, 2011
Ronald D. Offutt winner of the 2011 NPPGA Meritorious Service Award
he Northern Plains Potato Growers Association is proud to announce that Ronald D. Offutt is the 2011 NPPGA Meritorious Service Award winner.From the archive
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February 01, 2011
USPB: Pass the Potatoes! New 2010 Dietary Guidelines Support the Role of Potatoes in a Healthy Diet
Potato lovers, rejoice! Yesterday, the Department of Health and Human Services and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.From the archive
February 01, 2011
Las nuevas guías alimentarias del Consejo Americano de la papa apoyan el papel de las papas en una dieta saludable
Los amantes de la papa están contentos! Ayer, el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los Estados Unidos y el Departamento de Agricultura (USDA) anunciaron el lanzamiento de la 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Un fuerte énfasis se hace en...From the archive
January 31, 2011
Walmart adjusting pack sizes around pay periods
Walmart's plan is to reduce some pack sizes ahead of payday and then revert to larger sizes afterward, so shoppers can leverage volume purchases. From the archive
January 31, 2011
New Dietary guidelines for Americans announced
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius today announced the release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for AmericansFrom the archive
January 28, 2011
McCain Argentina es desde 1995 el principal proveedor de papas congeladas del Mercosur
McCain es una empresa de origen canadiense fundada en 1914 por los hermanos Harrison y Wallace McCain. Hoy la firma cuenta con más de 60 plantas en todos los continentes, más de 20.000 empleados y una facturación consolidada mundial de u$s6.100 millone...From the archive
January 28, 2011
Perú: Japón quiere importar almidon de papa
El almidón de papa de marca ADP, causó interés por su calidad en la gastronomía y en la industria de alimentos. En el mercado japonés el consumo de almidón para uso domestico en la alimentación es alrededor de 100,000 toneladas al año. El Sr.Toshihito...From the archive
