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April 14, 2011
Resistant potato varieties make the difference between having enough to eat or not
Excessive rains and an increased presence of late blight disease devastated the Cusco region of Peru in January-February 2010, which was declared a national emergency area.From the archive
April 13, 2011
Reser's Fine Foods organises Potato Salad Competition
BBQ enthusiasts across the United Sattes are firing up their grills and sharpening their knives as the 2011 competitive season officially begins.From the archive
April 13, 2011
ConAgra Foods Recognizes Sustainable Business Practices
ConAgra Foods announced today the winners of its 2011 Sustainable Development Awards, an internal awards program intended to drive and reward innovative approaches to sustainability that produce tangible business results.From the archive
April 13, 2011
Cavendish Farms and PEI potato growers reach deal
Prince Edward Island potato farmers who grow for Cavendish Farms voted Tuesday night in favour of a new deal with the company. Greg Donald, general manager of the P.E.I. Potato Board, wouldn't provide any details of the contract because negotiations ar...From the archive
April 12, 2011
Online training a factor in Optical Sorter selection for Multinational Food Processor
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April 12, 2011
Potato Consumption in Children's Meals Leads to Higher Overall Diet Quality
Research to be presented this week at The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) Conference in Washington, D.C., demonstrates that consumption of white potatoes (non-fried) by children does not displace other vegetables from children's meals.From the archive
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April 12, 2011
Technomic finds lower calorie items gaining momentum on restaurant menus
As America ramps up its fight against bulging waist lines, restaurant chains are providing ammunition in the form of great-tasting menu items with 550 or fewer calories.From the archive
April 12, 2011
Exploring New Opportunities for Potatoes in Frozen Meals;USPB to Hold Forum for Frozen Food Manufacturers
Packaged Facts projects sales of frozen convenience foods will grow at a rate of 2.8 percent annually over the next several years--to top $18.6 billion by 2015.From the archive
April 11, 2011
United States Potato Board 2011 Attitude And Usage Study Now Available!
Every year in January, the United States Potato Board (USPB) commissions a national online survey of 1,000+ US female primary food shoppers to track current potato attitudes and use in US households, and especially among our media target market.From the archive
April 11, 2011
Frito-Lay promotes its snacks in Times Square, New York City
PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division today kicked-off a weeklong event in the heart of New York City.From the archive
April 11, 2011
Snack food manufacturer Snyder's-Lance announces a new corporate logo
Snyder's-Lance, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS:LNCE) announces a new corporate logo.From the archive
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April 11, 2011
Frito-Lay stays course faced with possible stronger rival
PepsiCo.'s (PEP) Frito-Lay business is staying the course in the wake of Diamond Foods Inc.'s (DMND) pending acquisition of the Pringles, which is poised to present more formibable competition in the snack aisle.From the archive
April 10, 2011
FPSA Announces Dates for 2013 and 2015 PROCESS EXPO
The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced today that it has reached an agreement with Chicago’s Convention and Tourism Bureau that will keep the association’s trade show, PROCESS EXPO, in Chicago for the foreseeable future. In 201...From the archive
April 08, 2011
McCain offers PEI no assurances on Borden-Carleton french fry plant
Prince Edward Island Agriculture Minister George Webster says he was unable to get assurances from the corporate bosses at McCain Foods that its Borden-Carleton processing plant will remain open.From the archive
April 08, 2011
Se reunen empresarios con técnicos para identificar socios en la comercialización de semilla de papa canadiense en Honduras
Con el objetivo de identificar socios nacionales en la comercialización de semilla de papa canadiense en Honduras, empresarios de Canadá se reunieron con técnicos de la Dirección de Ciencia y Tecnología Agropecuaria (DICTA), ejecutivos de la Fundación...From the archive
April 07, 2011
Bajan los precios mundiales de los alimentos, según reporte de la FAO
El Índice de la FAO para los precios de los alimentos ha bajado por vez primera tras ocho meses seguidos de incrementos, según anunció hoy la Organización de la ONU. El Índice tuvo un promedio de 230 puntos en marzo de 2011, un descenso del 2,9 por ci...From the archive
April 07, 2011
New York State Restaurant Association (NYSRA) speaks on proposed New York City toy ban
New York's City Council announced its proposal to outlaw toys and other incentives from meals that don't meet extensive nutrition requirementsFrom the archive