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Beijing Simplot Food Processing Co. hit with record fine for discharging polluted water
April 30, 2015
Beijing Simplot Food Processing Co. hit with record fine for discharging polluted water
McDonald's French Fry supplier in Beijing - Beijing Simplot Food Processing Co. Ltd - has been fined a record 3.9 million yuan (about 655,000 USD) for discharging waste water that exceeded the maximum allowed COD value.
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Blightcast warnings (UK) adapted to more aggressive blight strains
April 29, 2015
Blightcast warnings (UK) adapted to more aggressive blight strains
Potato growers and agronomists in he United Kingdom will be better prepared to cope with more aggressive blight strains this season, with a new BlightCast warning tailored to focus on infections now typically occurring earlier in the season at cooler temperatures.
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Tong Peal EasyClean HydroSep easily separates debris and stones from the crop
April 29, 2015
Tong Peal EasyClean HydroSep easily separates debris and stones from the crop
Tong Peal Engineering, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of quality vegetable handling equipment has launched its latest innovation in crop cleaning with the new EasyClean Hydro-Sep.
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Dutch saltwater potatoes offer hope for world's hungry
April 29, 2015
Dutch saltwater potatoes offer hope for world's hungry
A small field on an island off the Netherlands' northern coast promises one answer to the problem of how to feed the world's ever-growing population: potatoes and other crops that grow in saltwater.
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Improperly Home-canned Potatoes suspected as source of Botulism Outbreak
April 29, 2015
Improperly Home-canned Potatoes suspected as source of Botulism Outbreak
Ohio Department of Health officials say the likely source of the Lancaster botulism outbreak is home-canned potatoes used in a potato salad.
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Key Technology Launches New Mobile-Friendly Website
April 29, 2015
Key Technology Launches New Mobile-Friendly Website
Key Technology announces the launch of its redesigned corporate website at www.key.net.
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Hot: Doritos Roulette Chips arrive in the United States (Finally!)
April 27, 2015
Hot: Doritos Roulette Chips arrive in the United States (Finally!)
Doritos today announced the arrival of Doritos Roulette chips to US store shelves. These chips were introduced in Mexico and popularized in numerous markets across the globe ever since. Each bag contains mostly Doritos Nacho Cheese flavored chips with an ultra-spicy, hot chip in every handful.
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Paqui Brand (Tortilla Chips) acquired by SkinnyPop
April 27, 2015
Paqui Brand (Tortilla Chips) acquired by SkinnyPop
SkinnyPop Popcorn LLC recently announced that it has acquired the Paqui brand of “better-for-you” tortilla chips and tortillas and that Paqui will immediately become a sibling brand to SkinnyPop in the better-for-you family of snack food brands.
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Potatoes in the market
April 27, 2015
Sri Lanka raises tax on imported potatoes and big onions
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Finance announced April 25, 2015 that the import taxes on big onions and potatoes have been increased with immediate effect.
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Princesa Amandine presenta su triple oferta de patatas para diferentes usos en Fruit Attraction
April 26, 2015
First Potato Brand in Belgium: Princesse Amadine by Pomuni
Pomuni, market leader in the Belgian table potatoes market, will this summer introduce the first potato brand in Belgium: Princesse Amadine
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Abren concurso para docentes en la Universidad Nacional de Colombia
April 25, 2015
Abren concurso para docentes en la Universidad Nacional de Colombia
La Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia abrió la convocatoria para proveer nueve cargos de dedicación tiempo completo y dos cargos de dedicación cátedra. La información puede resultar de interés para alguno de los colegas latinoamericanos.
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Este manual te enseña a sembrar papa en Chile
April 25, 2015
Este manual te enseña a sembrar papa en Chile
El objetivo del documento es el de servir como una herramienta de apoyo técnico para todos los actores de la cadena de producción del país. En él podrán encontrar información de manejo agronómico, sanitario, variedades, cosecha y almacenamiento, entre otros.
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April 24, 2015
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Leading packaging and processing solutions provider, tna, announces the appointment of Tim Reardon as its new group solutions manager – processing for the Americas.
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Regulations are frustrating the import of potatoes to the Canary Islands
April 24, 2015
Regulations are frustrating the import of potatoes to the Canary Islands
Each year, large quantities of ware and seed are exported from the United Kingdom to the Canary Islands. Potato Council’s head of seed and export, Rob Burns, updates on the current difficulties affecting this long established trade agreement.
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April 24, 2015
Mcdonald's announces turnaround plan as it reports sales declines
McDonald’s announces to unwrap a plan next month that it says will help turn around sales declines around the world.
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April 24, 2015
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Smashburger restaurant chain makes its way to the United Kingdom
April 23, 2015
Smashburger restaurant chain makes its way to the United Kingdom
Smashburger restaurant chain makes its way to the United Kingdom, with 35 restaurants expected to open.
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McCain Foods to close appetizer plant in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
April 23, 2015
McCain Foods to close appetizer plant in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
McCain Foods USA Inc. announced Wednesday it will close operations at its Fort Atkinson manufacturing plant due to changing business dynamics.
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