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八月 26, 2011
Candy maker Perfetti van Melle enters Indian savory snacks market
Fifteen years after he quit PepsiCo's Frito-Lay as brand manager in charge of potato chips and traditional namkeen, Sameer Suneja has the global beverages and snacks maker looking over its shoulder with caution.From the archive
八月 25, 2011
Opportunities for British Seed potatoes in China
After centuries of relying on rice and noodles to feed its hungry masses, China is now turning to a familiar British staple to meet the needs of its 1.3bn-strong population – the humble potato. Facing more frequent droughts, falling water tables and w...From the archive
八月 19, 2011
Sri Lanka increases import taxes on potato
The Cooperatives and Internal Trade Ministry of Sri Lanka said today that import taxes on several food items have been increased. The Ministry has said the taxes on big onions, potatoes and garlic have been increased. Taxes on a kilo of potatoes have ...From the archive
八月 18, 2011
East Bhutan supplies bumper potato crop
With more and more villages getting connected with farm roads, the Samdrupjongkhar auction yard is experiencing an increase flow of potatoes, according to officials. Food Corporation of Bhutan manager Purna Tamang in the border town said the potato su...From the archive
八月 18, 2011
Henk Tepper's lawyers hopeful of man's release
A Lebanese prosecutor now has the final piece of documentation needed to rule on whether Canadian potato farmer Henk Tepper will be released from his Beirut jail cell into a lawyer's custody. Tepper, 44, has been held in Lebanon since March 23, accuse...From the archive
八月 15, 2011
China extends anti-subsidy probe on EU potato starch
China will prolong its anti-subsidy probe by one month on potato starch imported from the European Union, said the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Monday. The investigation will be completed before Sept 30, 2011, one month after the previous deadline, s...From the archive
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八月 11, 2011
Malaysia's savory snack industry sees rapid growth
Malaysia's traditional snack industry is growing rapidly with the sales figure hitting RM200 million (66 Million USD) last year. While consumers have ample choice when comes to local snacks, crispy chips made of tapioca, banana, sweet potato and onion...From the archive
八月 10, 2011
Dutch eye potato opportunities in the Philippines
Many Dutch businessmen are starting to show an interest in agriculture in the Philippines. This sudden interest marks the success of the Philippine Netherlands Business Council or PNBC’s working luncheon where it showcased the richness or potential we...From the archive
八月 08, 2011
Anti-dumping tax on imported potato starch may end next year, China says
China's anti-dumping tax on potato starch imported from the European Union (EU) may expire on Feb 6 next year, said the Ministry of Commerce on Saturday. But Chinese Starch producers could request for review on ending the tax 60 days before Feb 6 next...From the archive
八月 07, 2011
El impuesto antidumping de China al almidón de papas importado podría terminar próximo año
El impuesto antidumping de China al almidón de papa importado desde la Unión Europea (UE) podría expirar el 6 de febrero del año próximo, anunció hoy el Ministerio de Comercio (MC). Aunque los productores nacionales podrían solicitar su revisión 60 día...From the archive
七月 26, 2011
Potato farmers in Lebanon suffer another dismal season
Lebanese Potato farmers looking to recover losses made during an unseasonably dry harvest season last year have had their hopes dashed, as prices of the produce plummet to below total costs by roughly LL150 per kilogram. The year’s first potato harves...From the archive
七月 26, 2011
Heat and Control acquires Flavorite Technologies
Heat and Control, a leading supplier of processing and packaging machinery to the global food processing industry, has acquired Flavorite Technologies Pvt. Ltd.From the archive
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七月 15, 2011
Parle, Priya Group team up for Full Toss snack brand
Snack manufacturer Parle has tied up with the Priya Group to manufacture, supply and package wafers and snacks for its newly-launched brand Full Toss. Under the agreement, Priya will manufacture 3,000 tonne potato chips and snacks annually for the FMC...From the archive
七月 15, 2011
Potato starch manufacturer China Essence Group releases annual report
Chinese Starch manufacturer the China Essence Group has released its annual report. On this occasion, China Essence Group Executive Chairman and CEO Zhao Libin made the following statement: I am pleased to report that China Essence has delivered anoth...From the archive
七月 07, 2011
CKE Restaurants Announces Opening of First Two Hardee’s® Locations in Kazakhstan
CKE Restaurants, Inc., today announced the opening of two Hardee’s® restaurants in Almaty, Kazakhstan. This marks the first of at least 12 Hardee’s restaurants to be opened in Kazakhstan over the next five years. Hardee’s is the first major western qui...From the archive
七月 06, 2011
Sri Lanka increases taxes on imported potatoes to save the local farmer
The Sri Lankan government has decided to increase the import tax on potatoes from Rs 20 to 30, International Monetary Cooperation Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama has said. The price of potatoes has gone down in local markets and the farmers complain tha...From the archive
七月 05, 2011
McCain Foods India launches new products - beyond potato
McCain Foods India Pvt. Ltd, the Indian subsidiary of McCain Foods Limited - the world’s largest producer of frozen French fries and potato specialty products, has launched new product for the Indian market.From the archive
六月 27, 2011
Prakash Snacks raises $30 Million
Sequoia Capital invests $30 million in Indore-based Prakash Snacks for an undisclosed stake.From the archive