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February 09, 2011
Ukrainian potato exports hit record in first half of 2010/2011 season
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February 09, 2011
Mergers and Acquisitions among makers of snack foods chip away at Frito-Lay
Bite-sized snacks are big business. While Wall Street focuses its attention on makers of semiconductor chips and movers of casino chips to make its money, companies that manufacture snack foods are busy building their fortunes through potato chips, pr...From the archive
February 09, 2011
El ICIA de España estudia el agua de la niebla para su aprovechamiento como riego de apoyo para el cultivo de la papa
El Instituto Canario de Investigaciones Agrarias (ICIA) estudia el agua procedente de la niebla para su posible aprovechamiento como riego de apoyo para el cultivo de la papa antigua en la isla de Tenerife, ha informado hoy la Consejería de Agricultura...From the archive
February 08, 2011
BASF OnVu ICE labels show whether products were kept frozen
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February 08, 2011
Biscuit manufacturer Parle aiming for a 20% share of the snacks market in India
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February 08, 2011
Idaho: Potato production costs are on the rise
Higher potato prices would probably be cause for celebration in Idaho this year if growers didn't also expect an increase in production costs. The cost of seed, fertilizer and some chemicals declined a bit last year, but growers won't be so lucky this...From the archive
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February 08, 2011
Fruit Logistica 2011 draws record attendance
The reputation of FRUIT LOGISTICA as the world's leading international fresh produce trade fair has been underlined yet again this year by the presence of all market leaders, the industry’s top decision-makers and a new attendance record.From the archive
February 08, 2011
McDonald's January Global Comparable Sales Rise 5.3%
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) today announced global comparable sales growth of 5.3% in January.From the archive
February 08, 2011
Potato Council Retail Conference offers a Fresh Outlook
There are real opportunities for the industry to optimise the fresh potato category and build long-term demand.From the archive
February 08, 2011
La Papa Antigua de Canarias (España) avanza hacia la obtención de un sello de calidad europeo
La Consejería de Agricultura, Ganadería, Pesca y Medio Ambiente del Gobierno de Canarias ha emitido la decisión favorable en relación a las solicitudes de inscripción de la Indicación Geográfica Protegida 'Plátanos de Canarias' y de la Denominación de ...From the archive
February 08, 2011
Participación récord en la cumbre del comercio hortofrutícola en Berlín
El lugar preponderante que ocupa FRUIT LOGISTICA, el salón líder internacional del sector hortofrutícola, se corrobora una vez más este año con la presencia de los principales actores y actuadores en el mercado, los responsables del sector y una asiste...From the archive
February 08, 2011
PEI potato producers encouraged to attend potato conference
The 2011 Prince Edward Island potato conference and trade show is an ideal opportunity for producers to discuss new research and development in the industry, says Agriculture Minister George Webster.From the archive
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February 07, 2011
Making the case for French Fries
During the Potato Expo, Frank van Schaayk (Regional CEO United States and South America McCain Foods) introduced the Alliance for Potato Research and Education in his presentation titled 'French Fries, Re-imagined'From the archive
February 07, 2011
PACK EXPO Sponsors World Packaging Organisation's Worldstar 2010 Awards Ceremony
PMMI, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO family of trade shows, is pleased to announce PACK EXPO has signed on as Platinum Sponsor of the World Packaging Organization’s (WPO) WorldStar awards ceremony.From the archive
February 07, 2011
NPPGA: Proposed School Lunch Changes Could Have Unintended Consequences
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to change the nutritional guidelines for the school lunch program that would restrict students to just one cup of certain vegetables per week.From the archive
February 07, 2011
Potatoes to be exported from India to Russia
A clutch of Punjab-based potato farmers are in the final stages of signing a deal with Russian traders for exporting close to 10,000 tonnes of the crop to Russia for the first time.From the archive
February 07, 2011
Potato crop losses in Victoria (AU) due to flooding
Potato farmers near Koo Wee Rup, south-east of Melbourne, say their crops have been wiped out by the flooding on the weekend.From the archive
February 07, 2011
Production up 35% at Baxter’s potato plant packing line
Baxters High Brow Produce says it has increased throughput by 38%, reduced production staff and improved potato packing since installing a new automated bagging line.From the archive