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October 20, 2009
Americans Likely to Continue Cooking At Home As Economy Recovers
The instability of the economic climate has affected Americans in countless ways, including in the kitchen. Early on in the economic downturn, it became apparent that Americans were headed back into the kitchen, cooking more meals at home to cut spendi...From the archive
October 20, 2009
UK Food and drink exports buck the trend
Exports of food and non-alcoholic drinks bucked the recessionary trend and were up 10.2% to £4.82bn in the first six months of the year, according to new research commissioned by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF)[1]. Exports of all UK goods were dow...From the archive
October 19, 2009
McCain Foods Releases its First Global Corporate Social Responsibility Report
McCain Foods has released its first global corporate social responsibility (CSR) report. This benchmark report, following the guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative, outlines for the first time the company’s progress and commitment to continued ...From the archive
October 19, 2009
The Inventure Group expands international distribution of Burger King Snacks
Leading snack food manufacturer, The Inventure Group (Nasdaq: SNAK), has expanded international distribution of its Burger King(TM) line of ready-to-eat snack chips to include 17 new countries throughout Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The new market...From the archive
October 19, 2009
McDonald's busca crecer en India y apuesta a una hamburguesa de papa
McDonald’s se lanzó a conquistar el mercado indio con unas innovadoras hamburguesas hechas con puré de papas, arvejas y especias. El combo con este sándwich vegetariano se llama McAloo Tikki y, como es tradicional, viene con papas fritas y gaseosa. “...From the archive
October 19, 2009
Crearán papa para hipertensos en México
Javier Rivera López, detalló que el objetivo es introducir en la planta un gen de bioamarantina, al que se le incorporaron péptidos bioactivos o trozos de proteínas, que tienen la propiedad de disminuir la presión arterialFrom the archive
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October 19, 2009
Potato harvest slow on Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island potato growers are being hampered by the elements as they try to harvest the most expensive crop ever planted.Usually, harvest is half done by Oct. 15, with Oct. 31 being the typical deadline to avoid the risk of frost damage. But ...From the archive
October 19, 2009
United States Restaurants' 3Q results likely to show slow sales
As third-quarter earnings season begins this week with some of the largest restaurant companies reporting results, including McDonald’s, Brinker International and Chipotle, analysts are expecting slow sales and profits that are driven by cost cutting, ...From the archive
October 19, 2009
Tate & Lyle survey reveals that health and wellness remains front of mind for European consumers
Research released today by Tate &Lyle shows that consumers continue to see health and wellness as an important issue and will pay more for foods that display health benefits on their labels. The findings are part of Tate &Lyle’s ongoing resea...From the archive
October 18, 2009
Granaten in aardappels bij Avebe
In een partij aardappels bij de Avebe-fabriek in Ter Apelkanaal zijn zaterdag enkele granaten gevonden, waarschijnlijk afkomstig uit de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Na de ontdekking is de munitie aan de kant gelegd. Het Explosieven Opruimingscommando (EOC) uit...From the archive
October 18, 2009
Conagra Foods Introduces 100 Calories Less Pledge
ConAgra Foods announced today a new “100 calories less pledge”, an education and awareness building effort as part of its outreach at the American Dietetic Association (ADA) Food and Nutrition Conference in Denver. The pledge is a voluntary commitment...From the archive
October 17, 2009
Fritesfabieken in Nederland blijven op volle capaciteit draaien
De verwerking van aardappelen tot consumptieproducten in Nederland blijft net als de voorgaande maanden onverminderd hoog. Het grote aanbod aardappelen afland (m.n. afkomstig van het zand) in combinatie met de zeer lage marktprijs van de meerkilo's zor...From the archive
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October 16, 2009
Aviko Potato Gratins gain Craft Guild of Chefs endorsement
Aviko’s Range of Gratins succeed in gaining the Craft Guild of Chefs endorsement! The five gratin varieties, from potato producer Aviko, have just been approved for endorsement by the Craft Guild of Chefs by passing its “Fit for Purpose and Quality As...From the archive
October 16, 2009
Wintry weather yields mixed results for U.S. potato crops
The wintry weather with which October announced itself in much of the United States this year has had little overall effect on potato movement.The biggest impact may have been felt in North Dakota. About 5 million pounds of spuds shipped from the state...From the archive
October 16, 2009
Potato burger highest-grossing menu item For McDonald's India
McDonald's Corp. is staking its future in India on burgers made from mashed potatoes, peas and spices. Sumil Mittal says it's a good bet. Mittal, 19, sits beneath the golden arches at a McDonald's in Ambala, a small town 125 miles north of New Delhi....From the archive
October 16, 2009
Cavendish Farms invests in product innovation
Cavendish Farms is pleased to announce the official opening of Cavendish Culinary Creation Centre and Canada's Smartest Kitchen, the research arm of Holland College's Culinary Institute of Canada."This new facility is a great example of a win-win ...From the archive
October 15, 2009
Aviko: rondleiding door de grootste frietfabriek van Nederland.
Mac van Dinther van de Volksrant is op bezoek bij de grootste frietfabriek van Nederland: Aviko in Steenderen. Hij beschrijft het proces van de aardappel to friet: "Gekke plek voor een frietfabriek, zeg ik als we de receptie van Aviko in Steend...From the archive
October 15, 2009
De aardappel; Het verhaal van de aardappel
Mac van Dinther doet in de Volkskrant verslag van zijn zoektocht naar de bronnen van ons eten. Hierbij een selectie van de afleveringen verschenen in 'Het verhaal van: De aardappel'From the archive