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August 07, 2007
Homegrown isn't always best
The term "food miles"- how far food has traveled before you buy it - has entered the enlightened lexicon. Environmental groups, especially in Europe, are pushing for labels that show how far food has traveled to get to the market. But is red...From the archive
August 06, 2007
Zetmeelaardappelen AVEBE als tafelaardappelen verkocht
De Dienst Regelingen in Assen gaat er samen met Avebe en de Algemene Inspectiedienst strenger op toezien dat akkerbouwers dit jaar geen zetmeelpiepers verkopen als consumptieaardappelen. De LNV-dienst heeft verscheidene Avebe-telers gekort op hun bedr...From the archive
August 06, 2007
Middelengebruik phytophthora gehalveerd
Nederlandse aardappeltelers hebben de belasting van het milieu met meer dan de helft verminderd in hun strijd tegen phytophthora. De halvering van het middelengebruik is behaald tussen 1999 en 2006. "Daarmee voldoen de telers aan de eis van het mi...From the archive
August 03, 2007
British Floods also affect Tyrrell's Potato Chips
One of UK's favourite crisp makers, Tyrrells Potato Chips, could not escape damage. Its potato crops, grown near Leominster, were under inches of water as torrential rain swept across the region. The company, which provides products to more than 4,000 ...From the archive
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
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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 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 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
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July 20, 2007
National Farmers Union welcomes Walkers committment to use 100% British potatoes
NFU President Peter Kendall has welcomed the move by Walkers Snackfoods, which is a reaction to customer comments on the sourcing of its ingredients. Reducing the company's food miles and carbon footprint was also part of the decision. Peter Kendall sa...From the archive
July 20, 2007
Genetically altered potato raises opposition
Amflora potatoes, likely to become the first genetically modified crop in the past decade to be approved for growth in Europe, have become the unlikely poster child in the angry debate over such products on the Continent. The European Commission now s...From the archive
July 17, 2007
Tasmanian potato growers receive 12% price increase
Tasmanian potato growers have won a 12 per cent price jump for next season from vegetable processor Simplot. An extra $30 a tonne will be paid for first grade potatoes and $27.50 for all other processing potatoes. The Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Ass...From the archive
July 01, 2007
Older PotatoPro News on Aviko in Dutch
20070703 Cosun en Vion zoeken samen overname in aardappelsector NL Dutch 2 20070621 Aviko Korteweg wordt Aviko Potato NL Dutch 4 20070606 Patat wordt niet goedkoper NL Dutch 4 20070515 Keijbets: Minder acrylamide door keuze ras en goed bakken N...From the archive
July 01, 2007
Older PotatoPro News on Aviko in English
20070614 UEITP elects a new steering committee and addresses the nutritional benefits of potato products EU English 2 20070423 Royal Cosun doubles operating profit in 2006 NL English 2 20070320 Aviko to build factory in China CN English 1 20061...From the archive
July 01, 2007
Older PotatoPro News on Cavendish Farms
20070605 Cavendish farms will save 10 million Liter heating oil yearly CA English 3 20070604 Cavendish Farms receives loan from Province for biogas facility CA English 3 20070601 Wet Spring slowing potato planting on Prince Edward Island CA Engli...From the archive
