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International Potato Processing & Storage Convention – 2011 Announced
March 09, 2011
2011 International Potato Processing & Storage Convention in Denver
Alternating between North America and Europe, the unique, annual International Potato Processing &Storage Convention will take place in Denver this year.
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A Quieter biodegradable SunChips bag
March 08, 2011
A Quieter biodegradable SunChips bag
In October last year we wrote in a PotatoPro Newsletter about biodegradable snack bags and addressed the noise issues Frito-lay had with their SunChips packaging. Now Frito-lay has reduced the noise of the biodegradable SunChips packaging and are now introducing Quieter 100% compostable SunChips bags.
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March 08, 2011
Diamond Reports Record Sales and Earnings and Increases Guidance
Diamond Foods, Inc.(Nasdaq:DMND) today reported record sales growth and a more than doubling of earnings in its second quarter of fiscal 2011.
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March 08, 2011
Subway now has more restaurants than McDonald's
Subway has surpassed McDonald's to become the world's largest restaurant chain in terms of units, the sandwich company confirmed Monday.
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World Food Prices reach a new high in February
March 07, 2011
World Food Prices reach a new high in February
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) rose for the eighth consecutive month, averaging 236 points in February 2011, up 2.2 percent from January
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March 07, 2011
New SNAXPO exhibitor: Emsland Group
For the first time Emsland Group will be part of the well known SNAXPO exhibition in the United States.
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American Frozen Food Institute Welcomes Deal to End U.S.-Mexico Trucking Dispute
March 04, 2011
American Frozen Food Institute Welcomes Deal to End U.S.-Mexico Trucking Dispute
AFFI commends the agreement announced by President Obama and Mexican President Felipe Calderón to end a lengthy cross-border trucking dispute that has resulted in various U.S. frozen food exports being subject to punitive Mexican retaliatory tariffs.
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March 03, 2011
Dynasty® Seed Treatment Fungicide Now Available for Use on Potatoes
Dynasty, available exclusively as a partner with CruiserMaxx® Potato insecticide/fungicide seed treatment, is a broad-spectrum and highly systemic fungicide that offers improved disease protection against the major classes of fungal pathogens.
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March 02, 2011
Maine seed potato growers see limited opportunities in Thailand
A federal announcement that Maine seed potato producers can now ship their potatoes to Thailand likely won’t have a big impact on the industry.
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Rising freight rates add to agflation worries
March 02, 2011
Rising freight rates add to agflation worries
Spiraling shipping costs for commodities threaten to drive food inflation even higher as nations from Asia to the Middle East and Africa scramble for supplies
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March 02, 2011
U.S. Restaurants See Visit Losses Ease and Spending Increase in Fourth Quarter of 2010
Although visits to U.S. restaurants are still below the level registered six years ago, there were signs of improvement in the second half of 2010
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AmaRosa and Sage Russet released by Oregon State University
March 02, 2011
AmaRosa and Sage Russet released by Oregon State University
Two new potato varieties just released by Oregon State University are likely to catch the eye of Oregon's potato processing industry and the gourmet market.
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March 01, 2011
Potato Industry Prince Edward Island wants more local research
Despite Prince Edward Island's position as Canada's top potato producer, the P.E.I. Potato Board says there needs to be more local research to help the industry.
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Americold Announces Grand Opening of Cold Storage Facility in Delhi, Louisiana
March 01, 2011
Americold Announces Grand Opening of Cold Storage Facility in Delhi, Louisiana
Americold today announced the grand opening of a new temperature-controlled storage facility in Delhi, Louisiana.
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March 01, 2011
Deep River Snacks munches 4 Million
Deep River Snacks, a product of the Old Lyme Gourmet Co., completed a $4 million offering with investment from Southbury, Conn.-based Najeti Ventures.
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Gregg Halverson to Join the North Dakota Ag Hall of Fame
March 01, 2011
Gregg Halverson to Join the North Dakota Ag Hall of Fame
The North Dakota Agricultural Hall of Fame Committee has selected two inductees to the North Dakota Agricultural Hall of Fame for 2011.
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February 27, 2011
Potato Sticks made Jones Potato Chips a national player
Jones Potato Chip Co. has produced popular snack foods since it was founded in 1945 by Frederick Jones.
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2011 AFFI Frozen Food Convention Scores Record Attendance
February 26, 2011
2011 AFFI Frozen Food Convention Scores Record Attendance
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) today announced record attendance at the 2011 AFFI Frozen Food Convention in San Francisco.
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