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十一月 28, 2012
Technomic finds strong consumer support for nutritional disclosure at restaurants
In a recently completed survey of restaurant user attitudes, Technomic found that 65 percent favor nutritional labeling in restaurants, with the strongest demand for listing of calories and sodium content.From the archive
十一月 27, 2012
Senadores en Uruguay discuten impuesto a la “papa chip” para bajar consumo
Con los cigarrillos y los autos de alta cilindrada pasó lo mismo. La intención fue desestimular su consumo con medidas que, además de educar, afecten directamente al bolsillo. Por eso algunos legisladores coinciden en la idea de aplicar un nuevo impue...From the archive
十一月 25, 2012
Provincia argentina se prepara para producir semilla de papa fiscalizada de alta sanidad
San Juan empezaría a producir semilla de papa de alta sanidad dentro de un proyecto iniciado recientemente en la provincia. El proyecto busca aumentar la oferta nacional de este tipo de semilla y mejorar los ingresos de los productores participantes. ...From the archive
十一月 25, 2012
Preocupa en Uruguay la persistente caída del área cultivada con papa
El área de cultivo de papa en Uruguay se viene achicando cada año de un 3% a un 5% y esa tendencia persistirá, al menos en las próximas zafras, informó a El Observador el productor y agrónomo Daniel Sellanes, directivo de la Asociación Nacional de Semi...From the archive
十一月 23, 2012
Fiscalizan venta de papa en Osorno
A raiz de denuncias sobre traslado a la Región de Los Lagos del producto desde zonas afectadas por plagas, inspectores del SAG llegan hasta los centros de comercialización para verificar el origen de las papas en venta. Instan a los mismos comerciante...From the archive
十一月 23, 2012
Novedoso programa facilita la caracterización de tubérculos de papa
El Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) ha integrado varias herramientas en un programa con el fin de caracterizar los rasgos fenotípicos de los tubérculos a través de imágenes, agilizando de esta manera los trabajos de investigación en mejoramiento g...From the archive
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十一月 22, 2012
More than ever, big brands make Latino flavors mainstream
Strolling the aisles of your local supermarket, you can dig into a bag of potato chips flavored with chile, lime and Tapatio hot sauce , or if you’re in the mood for a burrito, stop by your nearest Taco Bell or Chipotle to get your fix. And with the ne...From the archive
十一月 21, 2012
Prince Edward Island potato industry to focus on research
The chair of the Prince Edward Island Potato Board, Gary Linkletter, said growers on PEI have not been getting the net returns that other growers across the country have been getting for their crop.From the archive
十一月 20, 2012
Publican en México medidas para reducción de riesgo en importación de papa
La Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentación (Sagarpa) emitió el aviso por el que se divulga el proyecto de acuerdo sobre las medidas de mitigación de riesgo para la importación de papa.From the archive
十一月 20, 2012
Potato Recipe Contest winner announced by Idaho Potato Commission
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) awarded a $250 cash prize to Zoe Lowinfell Cauvel of Twin Falls, Idaho for her delectable photo of Idaho® Potato “Nachos” in the IPC’s Recipe Photo Contest.From the archive
十一月 13, 2012
Deep River Snacks’ New Website more than Just a Bag of Chips
Deep River Snacks, the premium all natural snack brand, today announced the launch of their new website designed to meet the growing needs of savvy consumers and trends in the snack food industry.From the archive
十一月 13, 2012
Key Technology Appoints Tyrone Foster as Process Systems Product Manager
Key Technology announces the appointment of Tyrone Foster as Process Systems Product Manager. Foster is responsible for planning and managing activities that support the development and sales of Key’s Smart Shaker® suite of vibratory conveyors, which i...From the archive
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十一月 13, 2012
Ministerio de Agricultura de Colombia radica proyectos de ley para crear fondo parafiscal de la papa
El ministro de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural, Juan Camilo Restrepo Salazar, puso hoy a consideración del Congreso de la República, la creación de dos nuevos fondos parafiscales para el fomento de los cultivos de la papa y el fique. Los proyectos, con...From the archive
十一月 11, 2012
New record setting potato display in Washington State
The Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) is excited to announce that a new record setting display of potatoes will be on exhibit beginning November 11, 2012 at Chuck’s Produce and Street Market in Vancouver, WA. The display consists of 133,000 ...From the archive
十一月 11, 2012
New French Fry line for Lamb Weston in Boardman, Oregon
ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE:CAG) announced today an estimated $200 million expansion of its Lamb Weston frozen potato facility in Boardman, Ore. This strategic investment will add a new line to the plant – increasing capacity for making french fries and...From the archive
十一月 08, 2012
McDonald's Global Comparable Sales Decrease 1.8% in October
McDonald's Corporation today announced that global comparable sales decreased 1.8% in October. Performance by segment was as follows: U.S. down 2.2% Europe down 2.2% Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa down 2.4% "The McDonald's System remains f...From the archive
十一月 07, 2012
Every meal high in saturated fats is bad for your arteries
A single meal high in saturated fat is detrimental to the health of the arteries, while no damage occurs after consuming a Mediterranean meal rich in good fats such as mono-and polyunsaturated fatty acids, according to researchers at the University of ...From the archive
十一月 07, 2012
No GM Food labeling in California: Proposition 37 voted down
California voters have decided they can live without labels on genetically modified food. This means the state will not be at odds with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s policy of not labelling GM foods, which goes back more than two decade...From the archive