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January 15, 2009
FSA announces first steps to introduce nutrition information for consumers when eating out of home
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has today launched the first phase of its work to introduce nutrition information in a range of catering outlets.The FSA wants to see more consistent nutrition information for consumers at the point they make a decision ...From the archive
January 14, 2009
Las cadenas de comida rápida del Reino Unido generan grandes cantidades de residuos en las ciudades
Las cadenas de comida rápida McDonald's, Greggs, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) y Subway son las que más ensucian en el Reino Unido, según un informe realizado en el marco de la campaña para la reducción de residuos urbanos "Keep Britain Tidy"(...From the archive
January 14, 2009
Economische crisis treft de Nederlandse aardappelindustrie
De aardappelverwerkende industrie heeft last van de economische crisis. Daardoor verschuift de afzet van producten met een hoge toegevoegde waarde naar bulkproducten.De crisis treft de Nederlandse aardappelindustrie, zei John Wiskerke, directeur Gronds...From the archive
January 14, 2009
McCain picks up Danish potato variety 'Royal'
A new variety of Danish potato, the 'Royal', will be used to make French fries worldwide after being picked up by a Canadian company. The Agriculture Potato Association (LKF) developed the new variety.From the archive
January 14, 2009
Kloosterboer builds an Automated Highbay Cold Store for McCain in Harnes, France
Kloosterboer and McCain are jointly building an automated future. In November 2008, the construction of one of the largest cold stores in France begun near Lille. After thorough preparation by McCain and Kloosterboer the first pile of the new cold sto...From the archive
January 09, 2009
Walkers announces 'Do Us A Flavour' finalists: do you prefer Cajun Squirrel or Crispy Duck?
Walkers has announced the six finalists in its ‘Do Us A Flavour’ campaign, in which members of the public were asked to invent their own flavour.From the archive
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January 06, 2009
Starch Manufacturer KMC strengthens the area of Functional Ingredients
KMC introduces Stig Groven as the latest addition to their marketing organisation. As of January 1, 2009 Stig will fill a combined position as Product Manager, Functional Ingredients and Group Manager, Application Services. The position as Product Man...From the archive
January 04, 2009
European Snack Association claim causes UK Health Minister to threaten with regulation
The Government is threatening to regulate the food industry to stop firms promoting unhealthy eating habits among the nation's seven million schoolchildren, the Health minister, Ben Bradshaw, warned yesterday.He described as "completely unacceptab...From the archive
January 04, 2009
Irish Researchers at Teagasc think GM potatoes may provide answer to blight fears
A genetically modified variety of spud may have to be produced in Irish laboratories because of the growing threat from blight. The fungal disease that wiped out the potato crop in the mid-19th century, causing more than 1m deaths, is posing a renewed ...From the archive
January 02, 2009
Wet rot in potato storages poses threat to potato crop in the UK
After one of the most difficult harvest periods in recent memory in the UK, potato farmers are being advised to be on the lookout for any storage problems from wet stock.Following a delayed, damp and extended harvest season, problems are continuing to ...From the archive
December 29, 2008
McDonald's Ukraine expands fast food chain to 64 restaurants
McDonald's Ukraine Company has opened the McDonald's fast food restaurant at 14a, Krasnova Street in Odesa, expanding its chain in the city to the seventh and 64th in UkraineAccording to a Monday press release of the company, investment in the construc...From the archive
December 24, 2008
Dutch Potato producer Agrico halts plans for Romanian, Bulgarian expansion
Dutch potato producer Agrico announced it has temporarily shelved plans to set up daughter companies in Bulgaria and Romania, citing the current economic crisis as the reason, Dutch daily Agrarisch Dagblad said. Agrico intends to develop daughter comp...From the archive
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December 23, 2008
Walkers attempts to build on SunBites success with new 'Sun - themed' on pack promotion.
Walkers, Britain's No.1 crisps and snacks manufacturer, is launching an exciting programme of activity designed to build on and accelerate the success of its Walkers SunBites brand.Launched in late 2007, Walkers Sunbites is now the one of the biggest b...From the archive
December 23, 2008
Agrico schort oprichting dochterbedrijven in Roemenie en Bulgarije op
Aardappelhandelshuis Agrico heeft de plannen voor de oprichting van dochterbedrijven in Roemenië en Bulgarije tijdelijk opgeschort. De reden is de huidige economische crisis, zegt algemeen directeur Ineke Mastenbroek van aardappelcoöperatie Agrico.D...From the archive
December 23, 2008
Avebe heeft ruim 50 procent van de oogst van zetmeelaardappelen verwerkt.
De verwerking van zetmeelaardappelen verloopt voorspoedig", zegt woordvoerder Johan Russchen van het aardappelzetmeelconcern Avebe.Het onderwatergewicht van de zetmeelaardappelen ligt gemiddeld op 475 gram, stelt Russchen. "Dit is ruim boven ...From the archive
December 19, 2008
Aardappeltelers bundelen krachten in United Potato Growers Flevoland
Tijdens drie NAV-bijeenkomsten in Zeewolde, Emmeloord en Swifterbant hebben de aanwezige aardappeltelers op 15 en 17 december 2008 besloten hun krachten te bundelen in United Potato Growers Flevoland in oprichting. Deelnemers aan de nieuwe telersvereni...From the archive
December 19, 2008
'Vales Sovereign' Potato variety of Greenvale wins Tesco Fresh Produce Variety Of The Year 2008 Award
Vales Sovereign, a new potato from Greenvale AP, won 'Variety of the Year' in the Tesco Fresh Produce Category. The coveted Variety of the Year award looks at all produce, including fruit as well as vegetables, and the Greenvale team was overjoyed whe...From the archive
December 19, 2008
EU Parliament, member states reach deal on toxic pesticide ban
A deal on two pieces of EU legislation banning a number of highly toxic chemicals within pesticides and reducing pesticide use has been reached between MEPs and representatives of European Union member states.Under the first, according to the agreement...From the archive
