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December 21, 2009
USPB treats relations in the Phillipines on potato filled menu
The United States Potato Board (USPB) Philippine Representative Office organized a Thanksgiving Dinner for its trade partners and media who have been supportive of US frozen potato products and events over the past several years. The dinner was held at...From the archive
December 18, 2009
The history of Britain's Fish and Chips (french fries) shops
For generations, fish and chips have fed millions of memories - eaten with greasy fingers on a seaside holiday, a pay-day treat at the end of the working week or a late-night supper on the way home from the pub. Few can resist the mouth-watering combin...From the archive
December 15, 2009
US Potato use for French Fries processing down 12%;Recovery in processing of Potato flakes
Potato processors in the 9 major potato processing States have used 60.9 million cwt of potatoes this season (harvest 2009), down 12 percent from the same period last year and down 17 percent from 2 years ago. Dehydrating usage accounted for 11.0 milli...From the archive
December 11, 2009
Jan van Hoogen: "Belgie haalt Nederlandse aardappelcapaciteit in"
Binnen twee jaar heeft de aardappelverwerkende industrie in België een grotere verwerkingscapaciteit dan de Nederlandse.De grote verwerkingscapaciteit zorgt echter niet voor een hogere prijs voor de telers. Dat zei commercieel directeur Jan van Hoogen ...From the archive
December 10, 2009
Simplot contribution saves Parma Research Center of University of Idaho
At a meeting today in Twin Falls, the University of Idaho Board of Regents heard details about a proposal between the University of Idaho and the J.R. Simplot Co. focused on the university's Parma Research and Extension Center that both preserves a vit...From the archive
December 08, 2009
Potato Council introduces new way to raise awareness for National Chip week
The Potato Council has introduced an innovative new way for growers and merchants to raise awareness of National Chip Week;putting the message on potato sacks. In fact, artwork is already available that promotes the Week’s key benefit – to boost sales ...From the archive
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December 08, 2009
McCain Foods eyes P.E.I. training funds
Officials with McCain Foods Ltd. have been talking to the P.E.I. government about training dollars for employees during an upcoming shutdown of their Borden-Carleton plant. Allan Campbell, the minister of innovation, said the frozen food and potato pr...From the archive
December 07, 2009
Corpoica y McCain lanzan variedad de papa para uso industrial;ideal para su transformación en bastones
Como resultado de siete años de investigación conjunta, la multinacional canadiense McCain, la Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria, CORPOICA y el Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) lanzaron NOVA, la primera variedad de papa específi...From the archive
December 03, 2009
FAS/USDA: Global Export of Frozen Potato Products stalls
Over the past decade, world demand for frozen potato products (comprised mostly of frozen fries) has trended upward, expanding over 50 percent. However, the global economic crisis has stalled world demand. In marketing year (July-June) 2008/09, world ...From the archive
November 25, 2009
McCain Foods received award for fryer energy recovery system in Carberry
McCain Foods (Canada) was recognized for its environmental leadership and energy conservation achievements at an awards dinner in Toronto on Nov. 24. The company received the award for its energy recovery system at its potato processing plant in Carber...From the archive
November 25, 2009
Frozen Potato Institute behind acrylamide comment period extension
The Frozen Potato Institute [AFFI] whose members supply fast food chains with the raw material for french fries, succeeded in persuading FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition to extend its comment period on scientific data and information ...From the archive
November 23, 2009
McCain cierra su planta de procesado de hortalizas en Australia
McCain Foods ha anunciado que cerrará su planta de procesamiento de hortalizas en Smithton, en el noroeste de Tasmania, en noviembre de 2010. La fábrica le ofrecerá planes de despido a sus 115 empleados permanentes, con una antelación de seis a 12 me...From the archive
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November 20, 2009
Lamb Weston Meijer wil op termijn eigen biogas installatie
Aardappelverwerkingsbedrijf Lamb Weston/Meijer in Kruiningen wil op termijn een biogasinstallatie in gebruik nemen.Het bedrijf heeft daarvoor een zogeheten 8.19 melding Wet Milieubeheer gedaan bij de gemeente Reimerswaal.Zo'n melding is noodzakelijk al...From the archive
November 20, 2009
McCain Foods closes Tasmanian vegetable processing plant
McCain Foods Australia will close its vegetable processing plant in Smithton (Tasmania) after completion of the coming processing season.Staff involved was informed earlier today. McCain Foods Managing Director Australia/New Zealand Steven Yung: "...From the archive
November 19, 2009
McCain Foods sells Taiwanese manufacturing activities
Today the management of McCain Foods Taiwan announced the sale of its dumpling and hot pot ingredients manufacturing activities in Kaohsiung’s Chi Shan area to Sinkung, a Taiwanese food processer specialising in Asian foods. The buyers have expressed t...From the archive
November 19, 2009
Prince Edward Island government offers Cavendish Farms workers money for training during shutdowns
The union representing Cavendish Farms workers has publicly thanked the P.E.I. government for more than $600,000 in training money.The money will allow employees of the company's two potato processing plants in New Annan who expect to be out of work du...From the archive
November 19, 2009
American Frozen Food Institute Announces New Conferences Staff
American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) President and CEO Kraig R. Naasz today announced the addition of two new staff members to AFFI’s conferences department. Mary Becton joins AFFI as the new director of conferences, while Kristen Friend is the new ma...From the archive
November 18, 2009
Aardappeldemodag: Europese aardappelsector in zwaar weer
De Europese aardappelsector heeft het moeilijk. Dat komt deels door de economische crisis, maar ook door een onbalans tussen vraag en aanbod.Pas als de economische crisis achter de rug is kan een betere situatie ontstaan. Dat zei Kees van Arendonk vand...From the archive