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March 02, 2009
New pack design and improved recipe for Walkers Baked
Walkers, the UK’s No. 1 crisps and snack manufacturer, has introduced new packaging across its successful £37 million Walkers Baked brand, to reflect the brand’s real food credentials and drive continued growth. Walkers Baked has been the most successf...From the archive
March 01, 2009
Aardappeltermijnmarkt terug bij af
De termijnmarkt voor het april 2009 contract is weer terug bij af. D.w.z. de marktprijs is weer terug op het lage niveau van week 50 2008. Het laagste niveau kwam toen uit op € 7,60 in week 49 (maandag, 1 december '08). Maandag, 23 februari sloot de ma...From the archive
March 01, 2009
UK Potato sector makes a stand against slashing potato prices
The UK potato category collectively made a stand against slashing potato prices this week at and backed this up with evidence that it was not a price-sensitive product.The Potato Council-led conference, SMashing the Credit Crunch, saw industry players,...From the archive
February 27, 2009
MBM Produce sells fresh potato division to QV Foods
MBM Produce has sold its £27m a year fresh potato division to Lincolnshire based QV Foods headed by multi-millionaire farmer Duncan Worth.From the archive
February 27, 2009
Advantages of a stainless steel product pump
Potato and vegetable processors have for several years seen the benefits of distributing products in their production lines through the use of pump systems.Water transport is flexible, relatively easy to install and if required for longer distances, m...From the archive
February 27, 2009
Something on the side from Aviko: Mash and gratins in a range of flavours
Potato specialist Aviko has launched two new ranges which allow pubs to expand the accompaniments on offer with main courses. The new range of individually frozen potato gratins used steamed potato slices combined with a creamy sauce. The 100g gratins...From the archive
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February 25, 2009
Pepsico launches revolutionary all natural 'Red Sky Potato Chips': Continuously Kettle-fried
The United Kingdom has become Pepsico's testing ground for a revolutionary manufacturing process for potato chips: "Continuous Kettle Fried Potato Chips". This new process results in a "fresher-tasting, delicious product with the perfec...From the archive
February 20, 2009
Frites mateloos populair tijdens carnaval
Frites is met afstand het meest populair onder carnavalsvierders. Vooral vrouwen eten graag een bakje frites tijdens carnaval. Stamppot, shoarma en pizza volgen op grote afstand. Dat blijkt uit onderzoek van onderzoeksbureau De Vos &Jansen in o...From the archive
February 19, 2009
Locatie veldproeven mag niet geheim worden gehouden
Greenpeace en Biologica zijn blij met de beslissing van het Europese Hof over de locatie van proefvelden. Volgens Het Hof mag de locatie van veldproeven met gentechgewassen niet geheim gehouden worden. Het Hof baseert zich op internationale afspraken d...From the archive
February 19, 2009
Selenium enriched potato launched
Peter Keogh &Sons, the potato-growing and packing company owned by the north County Dublin Keogh family, has launched a selenium-enriched Rooster potato called Selena, which is currently available exclusively in Superquinn stores in Ireland.The Sel...From the archive
February 19, 2009
KFC anuncia la creacion de 9.000 puestos de trabajo
Las cuentas de resultados de McDonald’s y Burger King no son las únicas que se ven favorecidas por la crisis. Por imperativo laboral o por ocio, ni la actual situación económica impide que miles de ciudadanos hagan sus comidas fuera de casa, eso sí, ol...From the archive
February 18, 2009
Breeders Trust start controle op illegaal pootgoed
Breeders Trust gaat dit jaar controleren op gebruik van illegaal pootgoed in de grote pootgoedproducerende landen in West-Europa. Het controlebedrijf is vorig jaar opgericht, maar de feitelijke controle gaat dit jaar van start. Breeders Trust is vor...From the archive
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February 15, 2009
'Eco-Friendly' potato created: Vales Sovereign
Scientists in Dundee claim to have developed an "environmentally sound"potato which needs less water and fertiliser than other varieties. The Vales Sovereign was created at the Scottish Crop Research Institute. It is being hailed as a "f...From the archive
February 13, 2009
Campaña britanica para reducir el consumo de grasas saturadas
Las agencias de seguridad de los alimentos del Reino Unido (Foods Standard Agency, FSA) ha lanzado una campaña publicitaria en los medios para reducir el consumo de grasas saturadas en los alimentos y cambiar los hábitos de compra y alimentación hacia ...From the archive
February 13, 2009
Additional Evidence That Potato Chips Should Be Eaten Only In Moderation
A new study published in the March 2009 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition by Marek Naruszewicz and colleagues from Poland suggests that acrylamide from foods may increase the risk of heart disease. Acrylamide has been linked previously to nervous ...From the archive
February 11, 2009
Tesco boss hints at GM backing
Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy has signalled that the retailer is willing to back genetically modified (GM) foods, saying consumer attitudes have changed and it has a vital part to play. Speaking at the annual City Food Lecture, held in London, ...From the archive
February 10, 2009
FSA launches saturated fat campaign to help prevent heart disease, the UK's biggest killer
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) today launches a public health campaign to raise awareness of the health risks of eating too much saturated fat. The UK is currently eating 20% more saturated fat than UK Government recommendations. The campaign will pr...From the archive
February 09, 2009
National Chip Week: How to make the perfect chip
Opinions vary greatly as to how chips should be cooked. What's the best variety to use? Do you get a better result if you use vegetable oil or dripping? BigHospitality spoke to several chefs about their preferences especially for National Chip Week.From the archive