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December 01, 2008
Chemist close to synthetically producing thaxtomin, the compound that causes potato scab
A bid to synthetically produce a toxin that costs the Australian potato industry about $20 million annually might hold the key to beating the disease, Australian researchers say. Researcher Peter Molesworth, of the University of Tasmania's School of C...From the archive
December 01, 2008
Maine's potato harvest down dramatically
The state's 2008 potato harvest was the smallest in decades thanks to losses in acreage and crop yields, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This year, Maine potato farmers produced an estimated 1.44 million pounds, 14% below the 2007 harv...From the archive
November 28, 2008
In Noordwest-Europa zijn meer consumptieaardappelen geoogst dan eerder gedacht.
De North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) gaat uit van een totale productie van 23,1 miljoen ton. Dat is ruim 513.000 ton meer dan in september was geschat. In de NEPG zitten vertegenwoordigers van telers uit Nederland, Duitsland, België, Frankr...From the archive
November 28, 2008
Aardappeltelers hebben een kwart van de oogst 2008 al afgeleverd
De Vereniging Telers Akkerbouw (VTA) heeft rond 15 november de eerste voorrraadinventarisatie uitgevoerd voor de opgeslagen aardappelen van oogst 2008. Deze inventarisatie voert de VTA telefonsich uit onder een vaste groep leden die representatief zijn...From the archive
November 27, 2008
NAV: kostprijs consumptieaardappelen stijgt naar ruim 16,5 eurocent
De kostprijs van consumptieaardappelen stijgt in het teeltseizoen 2009 naar ruim 15,5 eurocent excl. BTW (16,8 eurocent incl. BTW) voor levering maart-april 2010. Dat blijkt uit de kostprijsbegroting van de Nederlandse Akkerbouw Vakbond (NAV). Deze kos...From the archive
November 26, 2008
Ecuador: En Ambato se elabora la harina de papa
En los laboratorios de la Universidad Técnica de Ambato (UTA), el investigador Galo Sandoval y un equipo de estudiantes logró que la papa se transforme en una harina blanquecina y fina. Este técnico de la Facultad de Ingeniería en Alimentos indica qu...From the archive
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November 26, 2008
El futuro de los snacks
Álvaro Sánchez aplica lo que predica. Nunca se priva de alimentos que muchos consideran “chatarra”. Y no lo hace por amor a la bandera sino por convicción, porque, en realidad, se declara atraído por las papas fritas, los Doritos y los Cheetos. Claro q...From the archive
November 26, 2008
Reasoning Behind Basic American Foods Lays Off Questioned by United Potato Growers of Idaho
Basic American Foods announced it will be closing part of its Shelley plant, one of three facilities the business has in Idaho.Their reasoning they say is the downturn of the economy, the high cost of Idaho potatoes and the loss of sales volume.However...From the archive
November 25, 2008
What is happening in the savory snacks market?
Frito-Lay reported for the 3rd quarter a 9% revenue growth in North America, resulting from double-digit growth at Tostitos, Ruffles and Cheetos and high-single-digit growth in trademark Lay's and Doritos.From the archive
November 25, 2008
Burger King Opens first restaurant in Czech republic
Burger King Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC), announced today the opening of the first BURGER KING(R) restaurant in the Czech Republic November 25, 2008. This new market entry is an important step to accomplish the company's C...From the archive
November 25, 2008
Las papas, en manos de un oligopolio
La ONU decidió designar a 2008 como Año Internacional de la Papa y muchos han sido los fastos organizados por este motivo. Sin embargo, este tradicional cultivo de Canarias atraviesa por serios problemas que afectan más, como siempre, a nuestros agricu...From the archive
November 25, 2008
Chips and Snacks manufacturer Barrel O'Fun expands to Arizona
Potato Chips manufacturer Barrel O'Fun, based in Minnesota, has purchased 12.5 acres of land in Phoenix, Ariz. and will invest $21.5 million in construction a 140,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution center.The center will employ as many as ...From the archive
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November 25, 2008
Chunkier Britain's Pride Chips from Lamb Weston
Chunkier 18 x 18 chips have been added by Britain's Pride following the launch of four different-sized chips earlier this year. Designed for establishments looking to offer a more substantial chip, the new variety is made using British potatoes that a...From the archive
November 25, 2008
Technisch directeur Addy Risseeuw al weer weg bij NAK
Technisch directeur Addy Risseeuw vertrekt weer bij de NAK, de Nederlandse Algemene Keuringsdienst voor zaaizaad en pootgoed van landbouwgewassen in Emmeloord. Het NAK stelt in een korte verklaring op hun website: "Bestuur en Addy zijn tot de con...From the archive
November 25, 2008
Basic American Foods Plans to Eliminate 65 Positions, to close a factory
Basic American Foods announced Monday they are consolidating their production facilities in Eastern Idaho by laying off 65 positions in Shelley along with cost reductions at the Rexburg and Blackfoot production facilities and the central distribution c...From the archive
November 24, 2008
Some food products giving the boot to excess salt
Even as artery-clogging trans fats continue their fast fade from the nation's food supply, there are early signs that 2009's nutrition "bad guy"will be salt. Salt is being siphoned from soups, banished from breads, channeled out of chips, e...From the archive
November 24, 2008
Agrico's Almera suitable for diabetics and requires less water
A new, healthier variety of potato is set to take the Australian market by storm. Unlike most spuds, Almera is suitable for people who are diabetic or striving to maintain a healthy weight. Graham Liney, who lives about two hours from Canberra, in La...From the archive
November 24, 2008
Analysts see McDonald's Sales growth
Although McDonald's Corp.'s sales may see some pressure from a slower economy in China, Wall Street analysts say the company should still report long-term sales and profit growth in its Asia Pacific region.At an investor meeting Friday detailing its As...From the archive
