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August 02, 2007
Farmers Say There Are Too Many Idaho Potatoes
More Idaho potatoes will be harvested this fall than ever before. Projections show there will be two hundred million more pounds this year than last year. But, that extra crop could put some of our farmers in financial trouble. Too many potatoes could...From the archive
August 02, 2007
Burger King and Wendy's Fries Flunk Trans Fat Test in New York City
Though New York City now requires restaurants to use trans-fat-free frying oils, Burger King and Wendy’s are still serving New Yorkers French fries with more trans fat than is safe to consume in an entire day, according to new test results. McDonald’s...From the archive
August 01, 2007
Walkers apologises if crisp packets cause offence to flood-stricken potato growers
Chips company Walkers has apologised for the wording on the back of its packets, which it admits could cause offence to farmers because of the current flooding crisis. Currently chips packets carry the message: “Muddy Good Potatoes! Everyone complains...From the archive
August 01, 2007
Stijgende landbouwprijzen maken voedsel mondjesmaat duurder
Oogsten vallen wereldwijd tegen. Dús stijgen de prijzen voor aardappelen en granen. Dús worden ook friet, brood en andere levensmiddelen duurder. Dat kondigt althans de voedingsindustrie met grote gretigheid aan. Dát ons voedsel duurder wordt, staat oo...From the archive
July 31, 2007
Inventure Group, Burger King form potato chip alliance
Burger King (NYSE: BKC) has signed a license agreement with The Inventure Group (NASDAQ: SNAK) to develop a line of branded Burger King snacks. The Inventure Group makes the Poore Brothers brand of potato chips, among others. The snacks will launch in...From the archive
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July 31, 2007
Wendy's shares up on hopes of near-term sale
Shares of Wendy's International Inc. (WEN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) rose 4.7 percent on Tuesday, a day after billionaire investor Nelson Peltz said his restaurant company, Triarc Cos. Inc. (TRY.N: Quote, Profile, Research), could offer up to $41 a s...From the archive
July 30, 2007
Key ingredients of McDonald's success
It's part of the American landscape and a global icon and it has been 50 years in the making. McDonald's attracts 15 million customers a day, and has 31,000 stores in over 118 countries. So, how did McDonald's get this big and how profitable can a fran...From the archive
July 27, 2007
Avebe and National Starch enter into alliance
National Starch Food Innovation and AVEBE enter into alliance for market development of specialty potato starches. National Starch will distribute AVEBE ingredients in the Americas and Asia. AVEBE will continue its direct sales presence in Europe and w...From the archive
July 27, 2007
Burger King asks: Would you like chips with that?
Burger King (BKC) will let potato-chip fans have it their way this fall with snacks in Ketchup &Fries and Flame-Broiled burger flavors.To get more exposure, the fast-food chain has licensed its brand for a line of chips to Inventure Group (SNAK). T...From the archive
July 27, 2007
McDonald's Sets Wake-Up Call For Breakfast Rush
McDonald's Corp. wants all its U.S. restaurants to open by 5 a.m., up from 75% today, as Americans increasingly buy breakfast earlier, part of a broader plan to increase average annual sales at McDonald's outlets by $400,000, to an average of about $2....From the archive
July 27, 2007
Agrobanco invertira S/. 14 millones en planta procesadora de papa en Peru
El Banco Agropecuario (Agrobanco) invertirá 14 millones de nuevos soles en la instalación de una planta procesadora de papa en la provincia de Cutervo, cuyo producto final será exportado a Italia, informó el titular de la institución, Manuel Noriega To...From the archive
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July 26, 2007
RD Offutt, United II Potato Growers of Idaho and Idahoan Foods join forces
RD Offutt Company and United II Potato Growers of Idaho, Inc. announce the formation of North American Foods, LLC. The new company, resulting from the contribution of certain assets of the companies unites the industry’s top talent from field to shelf...From the archive
July 25, 2007
PAA Symposium: Making the potato even healthier
An Aug. 13 symposium on enhancing the essential healthfulness of the very essential potato will kick off the 91st annual meeting of the Potato Association of America when it convenes Aug. 12-16 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Symposium speaker Katherine Beals, ...From the archive
July 25, 2007
En Mexico, tras nueve años, P&G y Sabritas firman el armisticio de la ‘Guerra de las Papas’
Procter &Gamble (P&G) y Sabritas ponen fin a la ‘Guerra de las Papas’. El 29 de mayo, P&G publicó un desplegado en los diarios Reforma y El Universal, donde se disculpa con Sabritas, filial de PepsiCo de México, por “posibles daños ocasiona...From the archive
July 24, 2007
Once multinacionales quitaran de sus anuncios la grasa y el chocolate
Once grandes marcas estadounidenses de alimentación prometieron sumarse a la lucha contra la obesidad infantil y abstenerse de hacer publicidad de sus productos de chocolate, cereales azucarados o patatas con demasiada grasa. Para evitar que una dispos...From the archive
July 23, 2007
Indian Flavours hot in Snack Food war
With flavours adapted from Indian favourites, the potato chips seem to cash in on the popularity of the dishes to connect as the preferred snack food. Be it Lay's Indian Mint Mischief or Bingo Chatkila Nimbu Achaar, Kurkure Mast Malabari Style or Chut...From the archive
July 23, 2007
McCain announces 100% of its UK Fries use 100% British potatoes
McCain Foods today announces that all its french fries will be made from 100% British potatoes from October 2007. McCain works with more than 300 British farmers and for the past five years 95% of its products have been made from British potatoes. This...From the archive