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Third BMA Snacks production line for FICO
November 29, 2011
Third BMA Snacks production line for FICO
Food Industries (FICO) is a leading snack manufacturer located in Kuwait. FICO has more than 30 years experience in the field of snack processing. Over the years FICO grew from a company of less than 30 employees to an international operating company.
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HZPC presents record sales and profits
November 29, 2011
HZPC presents record sales and profits
HZPC has presented it annual report for fiscal 2010/2011, showing records in sales and profits. The conditions in the potato market were such that a unique combination of both a good price level as well as a large volume occurred. HZPC growers and em...
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Avebe for news
November 28, 2011
Starch Manufacturer AVEBE looks back on a good financial year
In financial year 2010/2011 potato starch manufacturer AVEBE achieved a net profit of EUR 19.8 million with a net turnover of EUR 525.1 million. By way of comparison: in the previous financial year the net profit was EUR 2.8 million with a net turnover...
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Belgapom notering 25 november 2011
November 27, 2011
Belgapom notering vast op EUR 20,00/ton
De Belgapomprijs is de meest gehanteerde prijs, waargenomen op de vorige werkdag voor Bintje, voor verwerking tot diepgevroren aardappelproducten , veldgewas 35 mm+, frietgeschikt, af producent, los op wagen, voor onmiddellijke levering/ophaling. Vo...
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LEI rapport: in 2025 minder aardappelen en meer graan in Nederland
November 27, 2011
LEI rapport: in 2025 minder aardappelen en meer graan in Nederland
Tussen nu en 2025 loopt de agrarische productie in Nederland tegen milieugrenzen aan, vooral voor de afzet van mest. Toch blijft het perspectief voor deze hoogproductieve sector gunstig. Met verwerking, logistiek en distributie kan meer waarde worden g...
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Campagne Celavita neemt begrip "bakfiets" letterlijk
November 27, 2011
Campagne Celavita neemt begrip "bakfiets" letterlijk
CelaVita heeft aan het begrip 'bakfiets' in hun laatste campagne een letterlijke betekenis gegeven. In de periode van 23 september t/m 14 oktober werden in diverse supermarkten instore kookdemonstraties gehouden. De campagne was opgezet rondom Oma's...
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November 27, 2011
Acht aardappeltelers beboet door Productschap akkerbouw
Het tuchtgerecht van het Productschap Akkerbouw heeft acht telers beboet. De boetes variëren van € 250,- tot € 600,-. Het tuchtgerecht heeft in november 2011 in acht zaken boetes opgelegd voor overtredingen van de phythophthoraverordening (strafbare ...
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Avebe for news
November 27, 2011
AVEBE heeft goed financieel jaar achter de rug
AVEBE heeft in boekjaar 2010/2011 een netto resultaat geboekt van 19,8 miljoen EUR, bij een netto-omzet van 525,1 miljoen EUR. Ter vergelijking: het vorig boekjaar was het netto-resultaat 2,8 miljoen EUR, bij een netto-omzet van 521,8 miljoen EUR.
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K+S KALI GmbH highlights KaliSel at FIE in Paris
November 27, 2011
K+S KALI GmbH highlights KaliSel at FIE in Paris
Food Ingredients Europe 2011 in Paris is the global meeting point of the food and beverages industry. This year too K + S Kali GmbH will be attending as manufacturers. K+S KALI GmbH is presenting its highlights of the year, such as KaliSel – its brand...
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Goodbye British Potato Council, hello Potato Council Limited
November 27, 2011
Passionate about Potatoes? Join Potato Council's Team of Ambassadors!
Two years on from launching the search for its first ever team of Potato Ambassadors, Potato Council is looking to recruit new growers to get involved in marketing activity and help spread the word that potatoes are healthy, tasty, versatile, easy-to-...
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New inflatable potato storage launched
November 26, 2011
New inflatable potato storage launched
The easy-to-erect durable structure has been designed to solve immediate post-harvest storage headaches and also achieve big cost savings, according to Ian Anderson, managing director of Preva. The “Airstore,” which can hold up to 900 tonnes of potatoe...
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November 26, 2011
Aardappelsector erg boos over illegaal pootgoed
De aardappelsector maakt zich grote zorgen over de handel in illegaal pootgoed. De NVWA legt een link met ringrot. ”Onze buitenlandse concurrenten gebruiken dit om Nederlandse pootgoed zwart te maken.” De verontwaardiging in de aardappelsector is groo...
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Anthony Bambridge honoured with the 2011 British Potato Industry Award
November 25, 2011
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Anthony (Tony) Bambridge, co-founder of B & C Farming Ltd, has been awarded the 2011 British Potato Industry Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the sector at BP2011 in Harrogate (23 November 23, 2011).
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November 25, 2011
Starch manufacturer AVEBE opens upgrade of production line
Starch group AVEBE has completed the upgrade of a production line at its production site in Ter Apelkanaal in the Netherlands. The investment, involving a sum of 10 million euros, forms part of an ongoing investment programme. The company is also curr...
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Goodbye British Potato Council, hello Potato Council Limited
November 25, 2011
Potato Council set to grow industry engagement
At British Potato 2011, the Potato Council presented its new business plan, with a strong focus on creating value for potato farmers and supply chain. Potato Council is charting the course for levy payers to have long-term success in the potato indus...
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Week van de Friet zet Vlaamse specialiteit in de kijker
November 25, 2011
Week van de Friet zet Vlaamse specialiteit in de kijker
Op een doorsnee dag in de eerste drie kwartalen van 2011 aten 800.000 Vlamingen, dat is 12,6 procent van de bevolking, friet. Dat blijkt uit een bevraging door Insites Consulting in opdracht van het Vlaams Centrum voor Agro- en Visserijmarketing (VLAM).
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Herbert Engineering launch Ultra-wash potato washer at BP 2011
November 24, 2011
Herbert Engineering launch Ultra-wash potato washer at BP 2011
Herbert Engineering, the leaders in handling systems for the agricultural and fresh pack industries, is announcing the launch of Ultra-Wash, the potato washer that allows the crop to be effectively cleaned without submersion in dirty water, at British ...
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