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August 22, 2007
McCain Wombourne staff in job fears
Worried McCain workers have told of their anguish after the company revealed plans to axe up to 120 jobs at its Wombourne chip factory. Staff were left stunned after being told on Monday that French fry production at the factory, which employs 240 pe...From the archive
August 22, 2007
Ammoniak vrijgekomen bij McCain Lelystad
Bij aardappelverwerker McCain in Lelystad is woensdagochtend ammoniak vrijgekomen. Volgens de politie ging het om een minimale hoeveelheid en is er geen gevaar voor de volksgezondheid.From the archive
August 21, 2007
McCain to wield axe at key UK site
McCain Foods looks set to axe around half the jobs at their Wombourne production site in the UK.From the archive
August 21, 2007
Pinguin als redder van Britse erwt
"De overname van de diepvriesgroentedivisie van de logistieke groep Christian Salvesen vormt het sluitstuk van onze strategie voor het Verenigd Koninkrijk. Het was het laatste ontbrekende puzzelstukje", zegt Herwig Dejonghe, gedelegeerd bestu...From the archive
August 20, 2007
Laatste mogelijkheid inschrijven Aardappeldemodag
Op vrijdag 24 augustus a.s. vindt in ’t Voorhuys te Emmeloord de Aardappeldemodag plaats. Ruim 200 mensen uit de sector hebben zich al aangemeld. Centraal staat elkaar ontmoeten aan de vooravond van het nieuwe seizoen. Ontmoeten op een informele manie...From the archive
August 20, 2007
Pinguin neemt groenteverwerkende activiteiten van Christian Salvesen over
Het Belgische groenteverwerkende bedrijf Pinguin heeft een akkoord bereikt over de overname van de Food afdeling van Christian Salvesen. Het betreft de verwerking, verpakking en opslag van diepvriesgroenten in de Britse vestigingen in Bourne, North Tho...From the archive
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August 20, 2007
McDonald's in €800m European push
McDonald's, the world's biggest fast food chain, wants to invest up to €800m ($1.1bn) in its European business this year, in a sign that the US-based company is increasingly putting the focus on the continent. "We will invest as much money there...From the archive
August 18, 2007
Picture on Tyrrell's chips raises criticism
Historians of literature criticise the British company Tyrrells for placing a picture from Tadesz Kantor’s Panoramic Sea Happening on a packet of crisps. The photograph by Eustachy Kossakowski was taken during the Sea Concert, the first part of Kanto...From the archive
August 17, 2007
Potato storage in the UK: keep on top of disease control
Tight blight management will be crucial if this year's crop is to survive in store, warned specialists who joined a record 500-plus visitors to the BPC-sponsored event hosted by SCRI,SAC and CSC PotatoCare. Tuber blight was the biggest immediate issue...From the archive
August 17, 2007
For McDonald's, a European redesign starts to pay off
The Golden Arches are going upscale in Europe - and if you haven't seen a refurbished McDonald's yet, chances are you will see one by the end of this year. Aiming to create a more relaxed, restaurantlike experience in a sophisticated atmosphere, McDo...From the archive
August 17, 2007
Avebe zet in op Europese vergunning voor amylopectineaardappel
Avebe bereidt zich voor op het aanvragen van een toelating in de Europese Unie voor de genetisch gemodificeerde amylopectineaardappel waar het bedrijf al enkele jaren aan werkt. Avebe volgt met interesse de toelatingsprocedure van BASF voor de geneti...From the archive
August 16, 2007
Healthy fast food not easier on the heart
So-called "healthy"fast-food alternatives to the classic burger, fries, and soft drink, appear to have similar effects on the cardiovascular system, new research suggests. A single fast-food meal impairs endothelial function, lead investigato...From the archive
August 16, 2007
Potato Peeling at Parripak Foods peaks at 7 tonnes an hour
Bedfordshire-based Parripak Foods, are one of the largest processors of fresh vegetables to chilled food manufacturers in the country, and have been peeling potatoes for 20 years. With capacity of 300 tonnes per week of peeled potatoes, they have recen...From the archive
August 16, 2007
Net voldoende aardappelen door weersomstandigheden
Het weer blijft erg wisselvallig en veel telers weten hierdoor niet waar ze goed aan doen. Het rooien van aardappelen en de aanvoer hiervan valt vooralsnog tegen. "We kunnen in de behoefte voorzien, maar daarmee is dan ook alles gezegd", zegt...From the archive
August 16, 2007
McCain Foods invests in wind turbines for Whittlesey french fry plant
In a sign that the UK's push to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions is working, McCain Foods has announced it will install wind turbines at its Whittlesey french fry plant in the country. The company said this week the three, 80-metre high wind turbi...From the archive
August 16, 2007
New Tefal Fryer uses less oil … a lot less
European kitchen company Tefal has come out with a new electronic gadget which seeks to preserve the crispy goodness of fried foods while getting rid of what makes them that way … the fat and oil. The gadget is called the “Actifry” and with as little ...From the archive
August 16, 2007
Aardappelstand sterk wisselend
Enorme verschillen. Dat is het beeld van de stand van consumptieaardappelen. Gemiddeld genomen is de opbrengst voor half augustus goed. Maar dit zegt niets over de eindopbrengst. Deze kan nog flink tegenvallen, want de gewassen zijn al flink op hun ret...From the archive
August 15, 2007
Aviko launches 'SaladTime' potato salads
Based on the successful, vitamin and mineral rich Steamfresh potatoes, with their 100% pure potato flavor, Aviko has developed a whole new salad concept: SaladTime. The company describes it as a tasty and healthy full convenience snack for a broad publ...From the archive