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December 11, 2008
La crisis empuja la venta informal de papas fritas en México
Con carteles en los cruceros y entradas a las estaciones de metro en la Ciudad de México se anuncia y vocea la oportunidad de comprar dos paquetes de papas Sabritas por cinco pesos, promoción que según los vendedores es “muy llamativa en momentos de cr...From the archive
December 11, 2008
Belg eet meer friet door crisis
Ondanks de financiële crisis is het extra druk in de betere Belgische snackbars. 'De mensen stellen grote uitgaven uit en hebben nu meer geld over voor een extra pakje gezelligheid', zegt Bernard Lefèvre van het Nationaal Verbond van Frituristen (Navef...From the archive
December 11, 2008
'India's share in global potato trade is 0.5 percent'
India may be the third largest potato producer in the world but its contribution to global potato trade is merely half a percent, industry officials and experts participating in the Global Potato Conference said here Thursday.From the archive
December 10, 2008
De Belgische aardappelsector in beeld
De laatste acht jaar kan men spreken van een stabiel aardappelareaal in België, dat vorig jaar een oppervlakte besloeg van 68.000ha. De pootgoedaardappelteelt nam 2.000ha in beslag, de vroege aardappelen waren goed voor 12.000ha en het grootste deel ...From the archive
December 10, 2008
U.S. potato exports increased at a record pace
U.S. potato exports increased at a record pace in the third quarter, up 12 percent by volume from the same period in 2007, according to government trade data.Exports of potatoes and potato products during the July-September period totaled 1.5 billion p...From the archive
December 09, 2008
Yum! Brands Issues First Corporate Responsibility Report: 'Serving the World'
Yum! Brands, Inc. the world's largest restaurant company and parent of Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC, today released its first Corporate Responsibility Report titled: 'Serving the World.' The printed version of this document, in limited quantity, is on 10...From the archive
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December 09, 2008
Potato Starch manufacturer AVEBE launches new ETENIA products
Potato Starch manufacturer AVEBE has announced the launch of two new ETENIA products, specifically designed for confectionery (ETENIA 568) and cake (ETENIA Legato). Both products are the result of the successful joint venture between AVEBE Food and DS...From the archive
December 09, 2008
Starch industry demands swift approval of genetically optimized potatoes
The leading European potato starch companies AVEBE, Emsland-Stärke, and Lyckeby Industrial demand the use of innovative technologies in agriculture. According to the starch producers, genetically optimized starch potatoes like Amflora from BASF Plant S...From the archive
December 09, 2008
The McCoy's Snack range gets revamp for 2009
The McCoy's crisp range has been revamped in light of strong retail growth, and the brand will have a new flavour added to the range, it has been announced. United Biscuits (UBUK) has added the Sizzling King Prawn flavour to be out in January. To coin...From the archive
December 09, 2008
McDonald's Nov sales up;strong dollar a concern
McDonald's Corp posted higher November sales at restaurants open at least 13 months, helped by an extra weekend, while the strengthening dollar pressured international sales, especially in Europe.McDonald's and other fast-food restaurants have been boo...From the archive
December 08, 2008
Bill bans trans fats from Texas restaurants by 2010
State Sen. Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso, has filed a bill that would ban the sale of food with trans fats, the "bad"fats in items such as shortening and margarine that have been linked to high cholesterol, heart disease and stroke. "Alr...From the archive
December 08, 2008
Lebanese harvests potato of 11.3 kilo
A farmer in southern Lebanon has dug up what might be the heaviest potato in the world. "This giant weighs 11.3 kilos (24.9 pounds),"Khalil Semhat told the AFP news agency at his farm near Tyre, 85 kilometres (50 miles) south of Beirut. The ...From the archive
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December 08, 2008
Potato Council pushes National Chip Week
Fish and chip shops are to form the vanguard of Britain's biggest annual potato push. The Potato Council hopes next February's National Chip Week will mirror this year's success when over two-thirds of fish and chip shops increased sales over the week...From the archive
December 07, 2008
Burger King le da la vuelta a McDonalds
Este año Burger King sentará un precedente en el curso de sus operaciones al darle la vuelta, por primera vez, a McDonald´s México en lo relacionado con el número de restaurantes. Armando Jacomino, presidente para América Latina y el Caribe de Burger ...From the archive
December 05, 2008
The British potato industry holding up
figures from the Potato Council putting the loss at around 2% of total crop area. This year's crops have fared considerably better and, although there have been some localised losses in the West Midlands, the Scottish Borders and parts of the North an...From the archive
December 05, 2008
Conagra Foods eager to break ground for new Lamb Weston Offices in Richmond
ConAgra Foods is eager to start a new office building for subsidiary Lamb Weston now that the Richland City Council has approved a new $1.4 million deal for land at Columbia Point. ConAgra spokesman Jeff Mochal said Thursday that some details remain to...From the archive
December 01, 2008
Potato Starch Manufacturer KMC has much to celebrate, but 'Now is not the time to rest'
KMC’s annual meeting was held on November 28, 2008 and Chairman Martin Arvad was pleased to report of a year in which KMC not only celebrated its 75 year anniversary, but also of a year that presented one of the best results in KMC’s history.In Denmark...From the archive
December 01, 2008
Potato supplier becomes first food producer to receive the Carbon Trust Standard
The UK’s leading supplier of potatoes has become the first food producer in the country to receive the Carbon Trust Standard. Branston Ltd., which supplies over 400,000 tonnes of fresh potatoes every year, was awarded the accolade in recognition of its...From the archive