Potato News

With the help of the publicity generated by appearing on the TV show Dragon’s Den, a local potato chip manufacturer introduced his brand to the rest of the country.And yes, the Dragons did offer Sepp Amsier a deal, but the maker of Hardbite Potato Chip...

Eating well in tough economic times can be well... tough. Consumers look to spend less on groceries often at the expense of nutrition but there are choices available that are better for you and economical."Good nutrition is non-negotiable - to sta...

The furry creatures just couldn't stop themselves making a dive for the Cajun squirrel snacks as soon as wildlife lovers Nigel and Camilla Cullum put a packet on their bird table. The Cajun Squirrel crisps are one of six new Walkers flavours, launched ...

Zetmeelcoöperatie Avebe betaalt dit seizoen geen markttoeslag op de prijs voor zetmeelaardappelen. De afzet en prijs van aardappelzetmeel staat als gevolg van de economische crisis onder druk. Avebe heeft een hogere voorraad aardappelen dan gebruike...

A reduction of 41% in land available for potato growing in Malta since European Union accession is being blamed on the EU’s higher standards of consumer protection, the rural affairs ministry has told MaltaToday.Ministry official Karmenu Abela explaine...

Sinds november is het tij op de wereldmarkt voor aardappelzetmeelconcern Avebe plotseling helemaal omgeslagen. Alleen de verkoop van zetmeel aan de voedingsindustrie is nog normaal. De prijzen dalen door de een terugval van zeker 10 procent in de vraag...

Last year’s economic slowdown and supply chain issues, including ingredient availability problems and vendor pricing, had a large affect on the global food and beverage market. In spite of these deterrents, the industry lost only 5.1% of its market val...

The Danish Potato Starch Manufacturer AKV Langholt has received an award for the best cooperation between employees and management.AKV Langholt was selected from over 2000 companies because of the progress made, according to the "Cooperaration Boa...

The province Alberta has put an end to Calgary's trans fat initiative. In January 2008, the Calgary Health Region began limiting the amount of trans fats restaurants could use to less than two percent. It was the first part of a multi-phase initia...

Phileas Fogg, the recently re-launched premium snack brand with truly authentic flavours, is hitting TV screens nationwide on the 16th March. United Biscuits UK’s £3m advertising campaign will promote the iconic range of delicious savoury snacks, which...

Het plan voor een landelijk poolfonds voor een betere aardappelprijs is dinsdagavond op een eerste bijeenkomst met grote waardering ontvangen. Ongeveer 200 zuidwestelijke aardappeltelers waren in Bergen op Zoom aanwezig. Ze kregen informatie over het g...

Portion-controlled packaging for snacks could play a dual role in fighting raging obesity rates by reducing consumer calorific in-take and heightening awareness to portion size, finds new research from the US. Scientists at the University of Colorado D...

McCain Foods has launched a new scholarship scheme for students at Askham Bryan College, York, who are studying degrees in any subject relating to potato production or processing.As part of the sponsorship McCain is offering up to £5000 towards tuition...

With potato-processing plants around the world, McCain Foods has a total production capacity to make more than one million pounds of french fries an hour. In fact, the company makes one-third of all frozen french fries in the world. Despite the high pe...

The potato industry needs innovation to create a long-term rise in demand, U.S. Potato Board President Tim O’Connor said at the group’s annual meeting.“There’s a difference between increasing demand and just getting a temporary sales bump,” O’Connor sa...

Boeren in de Andes houden de genetische variëteit van de aardappel in stand door soms wel honderd verschillende lokale cultivars te verbouwen. Dat stelt promovendus ir. Stef de Haan, die tussen 2003 en 2006 veldonderzoek deed bij acht boerengemeenschap...

New Zealand’s International Aid and Development Agency (NZAID) is a relatively recent but highly valued partner of the International Potato Center (CIP) (...) NZAID is currently providing support for a CIP research and development project in Latin Amer...

Farm Frites are now using 100 per cent sunflower oil to make their Nature’s Goodness range of chips, wedges and croquettes, meaning diners get a healthier experience when treating themselves. Containing less than five per cent fat even after frying, th...