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January 15, 2013
Barrel O'Fun owner to launch Dale Earnhardt Jr. chips
KLN Family Brands, the Minnesota company that makes Barrel O'Fun snacks, announced a new partnership with NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. that will begin with the launch of four flavors of potato chips. KLN and Earnhardt formed Dale Jr. Foods, which ...From the archive
January 15, 2013
Urschel announces construction of new Manufacturing Headquarters
Urschel Laboratories, Inc. U.S.A., the worldwide leader in the manufacturing and selling of high capacity food cutting equipment, has out-grown its existing 250,000-plus square foot global manufacturing headquarters in Valparaiso, Indiana, and plans on...From the archive
January 15, 2013
New crop arrivals smash potato in West Bengal
Wholesale potato prices in West Bengal softened by nearly 15 per cent this week, due to arrival of new crop.From the archive
January 15, 2013
10,500 British fish and chips outlets raised prices by 10 percent or more
UK consumers may have to pay more for the 382 million fish-and-chip meals they buy annually after the second-wettest year in a century curbed the potato crop.From the archive
January 15, 2013
Prince Edward Island Potato Board sets research as priority
The P.E.I. Potato Board is holding district meetings to brief farmers about plans to expand the amount of agricultural research it is involved with.From the archive
January 15, 2013
US potato industry mulls remedies to supply-demand imbalance
Attendees at the Potato Business Summit in Las Vegas spent much of Jan. 9 listening to speakers discuss oversupply and declining consumption and ways to correct them.From the archive
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January 14, 2013
Space-saving vacuum fryer minimizes acrylamide formation in savory snacks
Equipment manufacturer Heat and Control presents the savory snack industry with a new version of the vacuum fryer. They call it the Unitized Vacuum Fryer (UVF)From the archive
January 14, 2013
Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2013: McCain Foods to invest in its Mehsana plant, says MD Vikas Mittal
McCain Foods India today said the company plans to invest $ 69 million (over Rs 370 crore) at its potato processing plant at Mehsana in Gujarat, as it looks to cater to the increased demand.From the archive
January 14, 2013
Argentina: Colectivos de Rosario funcionarán con aceite de papa frita
Los micros del transporte urbano de pasajeros de la ciudad de Rosario, funcionarán en breve con biocombustible obtenido con el reciclado del aceite vegetal que usan restaurantes y bares para fritar comidas.From the archive
January 14, 2013
Riego en papa: un complemento imprescindible
La campaña de papa se está acercando a la mitad y el tema del riego siempre es recurrente entre los productores. Especialistas del INTA Balcarce explican cómo y cuándo hay que usarlo para obtener beneficios en el cultivo.From the archive
January 13, 2013
INIA-Perú y CIP ofrecieron "Taller de planificación técnica del Programa de Mejoramiento de Papa 2012 al 2020”
El INIA del Perú y el Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) ofrecieron ayer (16 de enero) el "Taller de Planificación Técnica del Programa de Mejoramiento de Papa 2012 al 2020 de INIA y Priorización de los factores bióticos y abióticos adversos de...From the archive
January 11, 2013
V Congreso Ecuatoriano de la Papa y III Feria EXPOPAPA Riobamba 2013
El V Congreso Ecuatoriano de la Papa y III Feria EXPOPAPA Riobamba 2013 va a celebrarse del 25 al 27 de junio del 2013, en las instalaciones de la Escuela Politécnica del Chimborazo (ESPOCH), en Riobamba.From the archive
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January 11, 2013
French Fry manufacturer Oerlemans Foods to be sold to Baltussen Holding
Today, VION N.V. announced that it has entered into an agreement for the intended sale of its company Oerlemans Foods to Baltussen Holding B.V.From the archive
January 10, 2013
Potato bears the brunt of cold wave in India
he intense cold wave in Punjab has resulted in the potato crop not growing over the past several days.From the archive
January 10, 2013
Educational Program on Idaho potatoes for Idaho's Elementary School Children
As the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) 75th Anniversary year comes to a close, the IPC has partnered with Idaho’s First Lady, Lori Otter, to launch “Smashed Spuddy Buddy,” an educational and interactive program designed to help teach kids about the nut...From the archive
January 10, 2013
How fast are you eating your french fries?
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week an electronic fork was presented, capable of measuring your eating habits, and alerting when you are eating too fast.From the archive
January 10, 2013
Appliance supplier Dacor presents Android controlled wall oven at the Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas
Luxury Appliance Supplier Dacor is responsible for many industry firsts, including the 30"Self-Cleaning Pure Convection™ Wall Oven, which set the standard for this built-in appliance category. The Discovery™ 30"Wall Oven represents Dacor's...From the archive
January 10, 2013
New Research finds US consumers are eating more potatoes
Recent consumer potato consumption trends point to significant growth opportunities for the U.S. potato industry, according to new research unveiled yesterday at POTATO EXPO 2013.From the archive