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November 03, 2008
Lance 3Q earnings drop 9%
Lance Inc. reports a drop in third-quarter net income to $6.8 million, or 21 cents per diluted share. In the same period last year, the Charlotte-based snack-food manufacturer earned $7.5 million, or 24 cents per diluted share.Lance says its financial ...From the archive
November 03, 2008
PepsiCo Plans to Invest $1 Billion in China Over the Next Four Years
PepsiCo, one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, announced today that it plans to invest U.S. $1 billion in China over the next four years. The investment is part of the company's ongoing strategy to expand in emerging markets and broad...From the archive
November 03, 2008
Indian Actress Kareena Kapoor will star in marketing Frito-Lay Kurkure snack
Deepika Warrier, Director - Marketing, PepsiCo India Holdings (FritoLay Division), said, “We are proud to welcome Kareena Kapoor into the PepsiCo family. Kareena’s vibrant persona, pan-India appeal and her confident attitude makes her a great fit.From the archive
November 01, 2008
Bumper crop continues to crush potato prices in Uttar Pradesh
A bumper crop and rise in storage costs coupled with the suspension of futures trading, continue to crush potato prices in the country. Farmers across Uttar Pradesh’s potato belt, stretching from Kanpur to Agra, who were earlier euphoric about the reco...From the archive
November 01, 2008
Burger King aumento un 12% sus ingresos en el periodo julio-septiembre, hasta los 531 millones
La cadena de comida rápida Burger King aumentó un 12% su facturación en el primer trimestre de su ejercicio fiscal, entre julio y septiembre, hasta los 674 millones de dólares (531 millones de euros), señaló la compañía.From the archive
November 01, 2008
Vending machines in Wales hospitals have to switch to baked crisps
Hospitals in Wales must empty their vending machines of crisps, sweets and fizzy drinks today. The ban will see junk food make way for healthier options, such as fruit and sugar-free drinks. Machines will instead have to contain food that is healthy,...From the archive
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November 01, 2008
Fertiliser shortage hits potato farmers in Uttar Pradesh
A severe fertiliser shortage is threatening the timely sowing of potato and allied crops such as mustard in the ‘potato belt’ of Uttar Pradesh. Thousands of farmers in the region are facing problems procuring the requisite quantity of Di-Ammonium Phosp...From the archive
November 01, 2008
Burger King Opens Its 200th Restaurant In The Middle East
Celebrating yet another milestone in its decade-and-a-half existence in the Middle East, Burger King announced the opening of its 200th restaurant in the region.The outlet will be located at Dubai International Airport Terminal 3. Burger King’s prese...From the archive
November 01, 2008
Aviko Potato gaat toezien op keuring aardappelen
De telerscommissie van aardappelverwerker Aviko Potato gaat in de toekomst toezicht houden op de bepaling van kwaliteit en tarra van de aangevoerde aardappelen.Zo hoopt Aviko dat de akkerbouwers meer vertrouwen krijgen in de kwaliteitsbepaling en tarre...From the archive
November 01, 2008
Supermarktketen Spar haalt "explosieve" aardappelbolletjes uit de handel
Spar Informatie over deze partij aardappelbolletjes: "Bij enkele verpakkingen Spar diepvries aardappelbolletjes is geconstateerd dat de aardappelbolletjes mogelijk uiteen kunnen spatten tijdens het frituren. Na overleg met de producent is besloten...From the archive
November 01, 2008
North Dakota Seed Potato deal with Cuba stalls
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson says a deal to ship seed potatoes to Cuba has stalled, in part over a langcode barrier. “There is zero chance North Dakota seed potatoes will be going to Cuba this fall — the calendar just got away,” ...From the archive
October 31, 2008
Salt is set to be the next trans-fat
With so much emphasis on health care during the current presidential campaign, whoever wins next Tuesday’s election will need to make some speedy decisions about the runaway medical costs occasioned by America’s unhealthy eating habits. Salt will lik...From the archive
October 31, 2008
Telers en industrie maken nieuwe afspraken in aardappelcontracten
De akkerbouwers en de aardappelverwerkende industrie zijn het eens geworden over enkele aanpassingen in de contracten voor de aardappelteelt. Zo zijn nieuwe afspraken gemaakt in het geval een partij wordt afgekeurd en komt er een keuzemogelijkheid voor...From the archive
October 31, 2008
Burger King Reports Q1 Fiscal 2009 Results; Confirms Full-Year EPS Growth Forecast of 12 to 15 percent
Highlights: - Revenues up 12 percent to $674 million- 19th consecutive quarter of worldwide positive comparable sales;3.6 percent- 18th consecutive quarter of United States and Canada positive comparable sales;3.0 percent - Trailing 12-month (TTM) aver...From the archive
October 30, 2008
Covered Bridge Potato Chips turn heads with burlap packaging
Ryan Albright has been flitting across major retail markets, launching Covered Bridge potato chips grown and processed on his farm close to Canada’s longest covered bridge near Waterville, New Brunswick. His chips turned heads at the Grocery Innovation...From the archive
October 30, 2008
Gain Report: Potatoes and Potato Products Canada 2008
Canadian harvested area for potatoes in 2008/09 could fall to 148,000 hectares, more than 11,000 hectares, or 7% below the year earlier level reflecting a combination of lower planted area and harvest problems due to wet weather in Prince Edward Island...From the archive
October 30, 2008
Alimentacion saludable y ahorro energetico, claves de la politica de responsabilidad social de Mcdonald's
Según el informe de sostenibilidad publicado hoy por la compañía MADRID, 29 (SERVIMEDIA) La promoción de una alimentación saludable y el ahorro en el consumo de energía y recursos fueron las principales líneas de actuación en Responsabilidad Social Cor...From the archive
October 30, 2008
PEI Potato Prices way up
Farmers on Prince Edward Island (PEI) are enjoying much higher potato prices this year, but also estimate about 10 per cent of the crop isn't worth harvesting.Ten-pound bags are going for as much as 23 cents a pound, compared with four to 10 cents at t...From the archive