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Opening Ceremony of the Potato Technology Centre in Shamgarh Karnal (Haryana, India)
April 08, 2016
Potato Research Centre opened in Karnal, India
To boost research in potato production a new Potato Technology Centre was inaugurated in Haryana, India.
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India
The 500 largest restaurant chains in the United States accelerated their cumulative sales growth in 2015 to a 4.9% increase, totaling an estimated $288 billion, according to Technomic
April 08, 2016
Technomic on US Restaurant trends: Fast-casual boom continues
The 500 largest restaurant chains in the United States accelerated their cumulative sales growth in 2015 to a 4.9% increase, totaling an estimated $288 billion, according to Technomic
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United States
TOMRA Sorting Food is a global leader in the sorting of french fries: 75 per cent of the world’s French fries are processed using TOMRA sorting systems (pictured)
April 08, 2016
TOMRA Sorting Food's Parent Company reports Record Results
TOMRA Systems ASA, parent company of sensor-based sorting, process analytics and peeling systems manufacturer TOMRA Sorting Food has announced record currency adjusted revenues for 2015 of 6,143 MNOK (€650m, USD 748m), representing a 16 per cent increase on the previous year.
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Norway
Conagra Foods sign in Omaha.
April 07, 2016
Conagra Foods announces results F2016 Q3; Separation into Lamb Weston and Conagra Brands is on track
Today ConAgra Foods, Inc. reported results for the fiscal 2016 third quarter ended February 28, 2016.
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United States
The FAO Food Price Index is a measure of the monthly change in international prices of a basket of food commodities. It consists of the average of five commodity group price indices, weighted with the average export shares of each of the groups for 2002-2
April 07, 2016
A sharp rise in sugar and palm oil prices push global food prices higher, despite falling dairy prices
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 151.0 points in March 2016, up 1.0 percent from February, but still 12.0 percent below its March 2015 level. A sharp increase in sugar prices and higher oil prices more than offset a drop of the price of dairy products.
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Italy
Artist rendering of the planned new US Head Office and plant of The Little Potato Company in the village of DeForest near Madison, Wisconsin.
April 07, 2016
The Little Potato Company plans a new US Head Office and Plant in Wisconsin
The Little Potato Company announces its plan to set up a new $20 million US Head Office and processing facility in DeForest near Madison, Wisconsin.
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United States
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Magdy El Dessouky was recently appointed as tna's general manager for Australia.
April 05, 2016
tna appoints Magdy El Dessouky as general manager for Australia to increase customer support in the region
tna, a leading food processing and packaging solutions provider, recently announced the appointment of Magdy El Dessouky to the position of general manager for Australia.
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Australia
Boston, Massachusetts-based Farmwise, LLC's Veggie Fries® come in a range of flavours: "Carrots & Potatoes", "Broccoli & Potatoes", "Chick Peas, Red Peppers & Potatoes" and "Kale, Tuscan Beans & Potatoes"
April 05, 2016
Veggie Fries win top prize at the Natural Products Expo West
Boston, Massachusetts-based Farmwise, LLC's Veggie Fries® have won the top prize at the Natural Products Expo West Pitch-Slam
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United States
A McDonald's restaurant in China: McDonald's Dengshikou, Beijing
April 05, 2016
McDonald's is looking for strategic partners to advance growth in Asia
McDonald’s Corporation recently announced its intent to identify strategic partners who will add value and unlock growth potential in key markets throughout Asia to advance the company’s future growth plans.
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United States
Reforzar la temática de género en procesos innovación tecnológica agrícola para la seguridad alimentaria?
April 03, 2016
Reforzar la temática de género en procesos innovación tecnológica agrícola para la seguridad alimentaria?
El documento ofrece recomendaciones basadas en experiencias concretas del proyecto IssAndes. Así mismo incluye adaptaciones al enfoque de “Vías de impacto” como alternativa para abordar transversalmente la temática de género a lo largo del ciclo de proyectos.
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Peru
Descubren un marcador molecular del calcio en la papa
April 01, 2016
Descubren un marcador molecular del calcio en la papa
Investigadores estadounidenses de la USDA-ARS y la Universidad de Winsconsin-Madison encontraron una papa silvestre con siete veces más calcio que las papas que acostumbramos a ver en los supermercados.
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United States
The New SNAC International Logo and Tagline. The new branding represents the evolution of today’s consumer who is more interested than ever before in convenient, better for you options as well as appealing to both traditional and newer snack food compan
April 01, 2016
The Snack Food Association rebranded: it's now SNAC International
The Snack Food Association (SFA) is excited to announce a new name and identity as SNAC International to reflect the changing marketplace.
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United States
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The 2016 Expo will set an all-time record in volume of confectionery and snack products with more than 720 companies showcasing nearly four acres of product innovation.
April 01, 2016
NCA's 2016 Sweets & Snacks Expo is sold out!
The 2016 Sweets & Snacks Expo happening May 24 - 26 at Chicago’s McCormick Place has started a wait list. Sponsored by the National Confectioners Association, the 2016 Expo is anticipated to be the most successful in the event’s 19 year history.
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United States
At the Ambassadors’ Conference in The Hague, Jan van Hoogen - General Director of Agrico - receives the Ambassadors' prize 2016 from Lilianne Ploumen - Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation in the Dutch Government.
April 01, 2016
Agrico wins Ambassadors’ Prize 2016 for its potato project in Kenya
Dutch Potato Company Agrico was awarded the Ambassadors’ Prize 2016 for its project in Kenya that aims to establish a profitable potato chain for all stakeholders, including 12,500 small-scale farms.
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Netherlands
Shunping Ding (right) was awarded NPC's 2015-16 Academic Scholarship. Her research focus at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is on enhancing control of potato early blight (left).
March 31, 2016
National Potato Council to offer Scholarship for Graduate Student Advancing the Potato Industry
The National Potato Council (NPC) will award one $10,000 academic scholarship to honor a graduate student (Master’s degree or higher) working to improve the future of the US potato industry.
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United States
Vanmark Boise Names Kris Hearst as General Manager
March 31, 2016
Vanmark Boise Names Kris Hearst as General Manager
Vanmark Equipment has announced that Kris Hearst has been promoted to General Manager of the Vanmark Boise operation.
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United States
Congreso español de papa tratará fraude de etiquetado en grandes superficies
March 30, 2016
Congreso español de papa tratará fraude de etiquetado en grandes superficies
Expertos, científicos e investigadores analizarán temas de especial importancia para el sector de la patata en el IV Congreso de Patata Nueva de España, que se desarrollará el 8 de abril en San José de la Rinconada (Sevilla), en los que destaca el fraude o publicidad engañosa en la identificación y etiquetado de la patata nueva en las grandes superficies y cadenas de distribución.
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Spain
Aviko's new Jacket Potatoes
March 30, 2016
Aviko launches New Jacket Potatoes in the United Kingdom
Aviko has launched new Jacket Potatoes in the United Kingdom
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United Kingdom

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