Sponsor of the month(Learn more)
February 09, 2008
McDonald's January sales up 5.7%
McDonald's Corp. said Friday that global sales rose 5.7 percent in January, boosted by a stronger-than-expected showing in the U.S. and growth in Europe and Asia.The report eased investor concerns about fallout from an economic slowdown and sent the co...From the archive
February 08, 2008
Productores y comercializadores andaluces promocionan la patata temprana en la feria internacional “FRUIT LOGISTICA” de Berlin
Los Productores y Exportadores de la Patata Temprana de Andalucía han promocionado hoy las bondades de la patata temprana andaluza en la Feria Internacional “Fruit Logistica”, el mayor evento mundial de los productos hortofrutícolas frescos que se cel...From the archive
February 08, 2008
McDonald's quintuplica sus ganancias en Japon en 2007
McDonald's Holdings Co. (Japan) Ltd. informó hoy que sus ganancias netas consolidadas del 2007 ascendieron a 7.820 millones de yenes (73,77 millones de dólares USA) , lo que significa que se quintuplicaron respecto al año anterior. La mayor cadena ...From the archive
February 08, 2008
Aviko werkt aan aardappelpuree die langer 'vol' gevoel geeft.
Aviko, onderdeel van Cosun, werkt momenteel aan de ontwikkeling van een aardappelpuree die gebruikers een 'extra verzadigd gevoel' geeft, zodat je na het eten ervan niet zo snel honger krijgt. Dat vertelt Ad de Laat, directeur van het Cosun Food Techno...From the archive
February 08, 2008
Peru's potato passion goes global
At harvest time in the highland village of Paucho, the first crop of potatoes are baked in a hole in the ground covered with hot rocks, in a ceremony called Watia - a homage to Pacha Mama, or Mother Earth. For thousands of years, the potato has been th...From the archive
February 08, 2008
Wisconsin potato genebank keeps world spud supply safe
The potato is one of the most vital crops in the world for feeding the poor, evidenced by the United Nations' declaration that 2008 is the Year of the Potato. But this versatile vegetable is susceptible to many pests, diseases, environmental stresses ...From the archive
Sponsored Content
Sponsored Content
Sponsored Content
February 08, 2008
Night owls send McDonald's Japan profits soaring
McDonald's Japan said Thursday its net profit jumped more than five-fold last year as the burger giant introduced more round-the-clock restaurants and updated its menu. Japan's leading fast-food chain predicted profits to keep growing this year as it c...From the archive
February 08, 2008
Food industry must adapt to commodity shortages
The independent research organisation Chatham House has launched a project to examine how the UK can best secure its food supply in the face of global food production shortages. One thing seems clear to the project's authors: "Britain as a society...From the archive
February 08, 2008
Verdampingskoeling voor de bewaring van aardappelen zinvol?
De laatste jaren valt het steeds vaker tegen om aardappelen met alleen buitenluchtventilatie op de juiste bewaartemperatuur te houden. Verdampingskoeling is een mogelijk alternatief. Dit systeem heeft bovendien voordelen voor de kwaliteit van de aarda...From the archive
February 08, 2008
Bunge Reports Fourth Quarter Net Income of $245 Million
Total segment operating profit increased 77% when compared to the same quarter last year Agribusiness benefited from improved global market conditions, posting 14% volume growth in the quarter Fertilizer continued to benefit from improved farm economi...From the archive
February 07, 2008
USPB Improves Market Access With Japan Chip Manufacturers
The United States Potato Board (USPB) organized a chip-stock trade mission to Japan, November 5-9, 2007 for US chip-stock growers to meet with Japanese snack manufacturers. The US delegation was made up of Virgil Slagell and Lon Baley, USPB Internation...From the archive
February 07, 2008
China Imposes Anti-Dumping Tax of 17-35% on EU Potato Starch Importers
According to the Chinese state press, the Ministry of Commerce has started to impose an anti-dumping tax on potato starch imported from the European Union since yesterday. Importers of potato starch are required to pay an anti-dumping tax of 17 to 35%....From the archive
Sponsored Content 
February 07, 2008
Cold weather takes toll on potato harvest in India
India’s potato production in 2007-08 is likely to grow by half its earlier estimate on account of crop damage due to a cold wave in the north, home to the biggest producing regions, a senior official said. “Area has increased in almost all major produc...From the archive
February 07, 2008
Interview with Frito-Lay India marketing execs Gautham Mukkavilli and Deepika Warrier
The branded snacks market has seen increased activity with the entry of FMCG heavyweight ITC. FritoLay, the market leader in this segment, is now faced with the task of guarding its position, even as competitors set targets to garner more than half the...From the archive
February 07, 2008
PepsiCo Reports Strong Sales and Operating Results for 2007 Fourth Quarter and Full Year
PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP) reported continued strong operating performance in the fourth quarter of 2007. Net revenue increased 17% in the quarter and reported operating profit increased 9%;core division operating profit, excluding restructuring items, increa...From the archive
February 07, 2008
Ganancias de PepsiCo caen en 4to trimestre
La compañía de bebidas estadounidense PepsiCo Inc. anunció el jueves una disminución de las ganancias del cuarto trimestre, afectada por una mayor tasa tributaria y una caída del volumen en las ventas de refrescos carbonatados. PepsiCo -que fabrica P...From the archive
February 07, 2008
Low-Fat Diet Recommended By Federal Government May Have Unintended Consequences
It is common knowledge that obesity levels in America have been recorded at record levels, almost reaching the point of an epidemic. However, in the wake of numerous federal guidelines that promote a low fat diet, one must beg the question -- is it pos...From the archive
February 06, 2008
Potato is best tolerated food in the UK
The potato is well-tolerated by more than 99 per cent of people, according to a study by YorkTest which has dubbed humble spud the 'safest food in Britain'.YorkTest, which supplies home-testing kits for food intolerance, came to its conclusion after as...From the archive