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October 11, 2011
Lamb Weston/ Meijer’s Kees Meijer receives Life Time Achievement Award
On October 10th, co-owner Kees Meijer received the Golden Ice Crystal award during the Anuga trade fair in Cologne (Germany). This award, an initiative by Quick Frozen Foods International Magazine (QFFI), is granted biennially to persons who distinguis...From the archive
October 11, 2011
McCain Foods India launched its first TV campaign in India
With more than 1.2 billion people, India is the second most populated country on the planet and offers ample opportunities for markets of all stripes. So why not frozen food? Canada’s McCain Foods has annual revenue of $6.5 billion.From the archive
October 11, 2011
Key Technology Showcases wide range of conveyors at Process Expo
Key Technology will showcase its range of conveying solutions at the upcoming Process Expo show in Chicago, November 1-4, 2011.From the archive
October 11, 2011
Demand for red potatoes remains strong
Although Red River Valley’s red potatoes are still viewed as a specialty item, demand is strong and grower-shippers expect it to remain so. The Packer’s 2011 Fresh Trends reported that 16% of consumers surveyed preferred to purchase red potatoes, whil...From the archive
October 10, 2011
Las cadenas de supermercados niegan prácticas abusivas en la comercialización de la papa
El director general de la Asociación de Cadenas Españolas de Supermercados (ACES), Aurelio del Pino, ha defendido la actuación de los establecimientos a los que representa y ha negado práctica abusiva alguna en la comercialización de la patata. Del Pi...From the archive
October 10, 2011
SpudsToGo Launches Re-Branding Campaign Targeting Existing Baked/Jacket Potato Shops
CPM Partnership, owner of the SpudsToGo ® brand, today announced that it is offering existing baked/jacket potato shops what equates to a 12-month 'test-drive' of its globally recognised brand. Established in 2005, SpudsToGo, a registered trademark in...From the archive
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October 09, 2011
Aardappeloogst 2011: blog en video
Close up and personal: Blog en video over de aardappeloogst op Harrysfarm: Wat we eigenlijk niet gedacht hadden maar wel gehoopt, de oogst van aardappelen is voor ons achter de rug. Het ging voorspoedig. Prachtig weer, met op het laatst flinke stofwol...From the archive
October 09, 2011
Kids expect familiar snacks to be more filling
New research, led by psychologists at the University of Bristol, has found that children who are familiar with a snack food will expect it to be more filling. This finding, published (online ahead of print) in the American Journal of Clinical Nutriti...From the archive
October 09, 2011
Idaho Potato Commission and USPB reach agreement on Potatoes: Goodness Unearthed logo
The Idaho Potato Commission and the U.S. Potato Board announce Oct. 7 that an agreement has been reached to resolve the areas of concern regarding the board's "Potatoes: Goodness Unearthed"nutritional signature and retail program. The agreeme...From the archive
October 09, 2011
Bruising costs British potato growers £26 million a year
With dry weather exacerbating the risk of bruising potatoes at harvest, Potato Council has called on growers to take a proactive stance and make quality assessments at all stages of harvesting, from lifting to store loading.From the archive
October 09, 2011
VTA signaleert laagste nagroei in jaren
De nagroei van de aardappelen blijkt een van de laagste in jaren te zijn, zo meldt de Verenigde Telers Akkerbouw(VTA). De nagroei komt uit op 5,9 ton. Daarnaast worden meer gevallen van waterschade gemeld. De gemiddelde obrengst van de proefrooiingen...From the archive
October 09, 2011
Publicidad despierta apetito infantil por la comida chatarra
Los anuncios de comida tienen una potente influencia sobre las elecciones alimentarias de los niños, pero los padres pueden reducir ese efecto, según un estudio reciente. Incluyó a 75 niños entre los tres y los cinco años que vieron dos dibujos animad...From the archive
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October 08, 2011
Potato week: Seven days to celebrate the humble potato
A seven-day celebration of the humble spud has been held to recognise one of the world’s most versatile ingredients that has had a presence on our dinner plates for more than 450 years. Hosted by the Potato Council, the first ever Potato Week builds o...From the archive
October 08, 2011
UK food and drink exports still growing
UK food and non-alcoholic drink exports grew to £5.8bn in the first half of 2011 – a rise of over 13% on the same period in 2010, as revealed by figures released by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF). Exports to the EU increased by 12.6% to £4.4bn wi...From the archive
October 08, 2011
Price fall renders Bangladesh potato growers helpless
Potato cultivators and traders in 8 districts of Rangpur division (Bangladesh) are in a dilemma as they are about to lose their investments despite a bumper production of their produce last season. In the hope of earning better profits, farmers and tr...From the archive
October 07, 2011
Aunt Bessie's launches 'special' roast potatoes in time for Christmas
Aunt Bessie’s has announced a new variety to its market leading Frozen Potato range – Special Roast Potatoes basted in duck fat. The range has been developed in response to consumer demand for premium roast potatoes, following a number of chefs bastin...From the archive
October 07, 2011
University of Alaska pursuing first plant patent for potato variety
Golden birch trees marked the edge of Greg Kalal's fields, but the dentist-turned-farmer was more interested in hues beneath the soil on his land south of Mount McKinley. Among the thousands of colorful potatoes — from yellow German Butterballs to Mag...From the archive
October 07, 2011
Belgapom notering daalt tot onder € 30,00/ton
De Belgapomprijs is de meest gehanteerde prijs, waargenomen op de vorige werkdag voor Bintje, voor verwerking tot diepgevroren aardappelproducten , veldgewas 35 mm+, frietgeschikt, af producent, los op wagen, voor onmiddellijke levering/ophaling. Vo...From the archive
