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八月 26, 2009
As new potatoes come in, prices drop in Idaho
A large amount of large potatoes from Idaho are having trouble finding anywhere to go, dropping f.o.b.s on cartons like a rock. As of Aug. 26, shipments of russet norkotahs from Idaho’s Twin Falls-Burley District and Western Idaho were three times high...From the archive
八月 26, 2009
Telers verwachten minimale nagroei aardappelen in Nederland
In week 33 werden door de VTA-leden (Verenigde Telers Akkerbouw) proefrooiingen uitgevoerd. Midden september gaan de leden nogmaals een proefrrooiing uitvoeren. Deze opbrengstmetingen vinden sinds 2001 plaats en worden steeds op hetzelfde moment in het...From the archive
八月 26, 2009
Canada adds acrylamide to toxic substance list
Health Canada has added acrylamide to the government’s list of toxic substances. Having added acrylamide to its toxic list, Health Canada will be pursing a three-pronged strategy to reduce exposure to the substance from food sources. It will press ...From the archive
八月 26, 2009
Stemming in de fysieke aardappelmarkt duidelijk beter
De stemming in de fysieke markt is duidelijk aan het verbeteren. De eerste signalen van een stemmingskentering in de aardappelmarkt is te zien aan de termijnnotering van het april 2010 contract. Zo steeg de notering binnen 2 weken van € 9,80 (opening ...From the archive
八月 26, 2009
MSU Plant Pathologist Willie Kirk: monitor potatoes in storage for late blight
The impact of late blight to potato growers in Michigan is clear and we estimate that many growers with crops going in to long-term storage will spend up to $350/A in crop protection products alone (not including application costs). Even such intense c...From the archive
八月 26, 2009
Burger King gana el 6% más en un año
LA CADENA estadounidense de comida rápida ganó 200,1 millones de dólares (139 millones de euros) en el ejercicio fiscal cerrado el pasado 30 de junio. Las ventas anuales crecieron el 3%, gracias al aumento del 14% en sus establecimientos de Estados Uni...From the archive
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八月 25, 2009
Energy Efficiency in Fast Food Restaurants
Until this year, Bassam Odeh had no way of knowing whether an employee at his fast-food restaurants had left open the door to the freezer or the walk-in cooler. Now he gets a text message whenever that happens. Joseph Harberg, a partner with Dallas-ba...From the archive
八月 25, 2009
Tate & Lyle Finds that Food & Drink Labels are Prime Real Estate for Manufacturers
Consumers’ secrets are out: When shopping for themselves and their loved ones, they are swayed by what’s prominently displayed on food labels. As U.S. consumers actively embrace healthier lifestyles, Tate &Lyle found that 55 percent of them displa...From the archive
八月 25, 2009
Burger King F2009 Q4 Comparable Sales shrinks 2.4 %
Burger King Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BKC) today reported results for the fourth quarter and the full 2009 fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.Fourth Quarter Highlights: Strong development growth continued with net restaurant count increasing by 115 Worldwide ...From the archive
八月 25, 2009
Chuck Gunnerson named president of Northern Plains Potato Growers Association
The “interim” has been removed from the title of the man running the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association.From the archive
八月 25, 2009
New IRI Report: “Private Label 2009: Understanding and Mitigating Private Label Threat”
Once seen as knock-offs of "name brands,"private label products have become increasingly more accepted by consumers as quality has increased and retailers have expanded their offerings of private label goods. In fact, 78 percent of both lowe...From the archive
八月 25, 2009
Food Valley Award nominatie voor Avebe's vetvervanger Etenia
Zetmeelbedrijf Avebe is één van de drie genomineerde bedrijven voor de Food Valley Award.Avebe is genomineerd voor het van aardappel zetmeel gemaakte product Etenia, dat gebruikt kan worden om vet te vervangen, zonder dat het mondgevoel vermindert. Het...From the archive
八月 24, 2009
Pepsico invierte u$s16 millones en Mar del Plata
Lo que era un secreto guardado bajo siete llaves fue confirmado por gente del área de la producción del Municipio de General Pueyrredon. Una alta fuente, que prefirió el estricto off the record, señaló que "el directorio de Pepsico Internacional a...From the archive
八月 24, 2009
Feeling the pinch, fewer consumers can afford healthy food options, says Technomic
Technomic has found that the recession is adversely affecting consumers’ healthy eating behavior. Results from the Chicago-based food industry research firm’s recent consumer survey show that while over half of consumers are more concerned about their ...From the archive
八月 24, 2009
Kettle Chips (UK) launches seasonal flavour
In preparation for the Christmas and New Year period, Kettle Chips is introducing its winter seasonal flavour, Red Onion Chutney, to its range of hand cooked chips in the UK.From the archive
八月 21, 2009
Incrementan diez veces producción de papa en Huancayo con técnica de aeroponía
Bajo la técnica de la aeroponía para producir la semilla prebásica de la papa, la Estación Experimental Agraria Santa Ana del Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA) que funciona en Huancayo, logró resultados excepcionales, alcanzando una produ...From the archive
八月 21, 2009
First late blight cases found in North Dakota potato fields
The late blight fungus has been confirmed in several North Dakota potato fields. There are also unconfirmed reports in Manitoba, Canada [More on blight in Manitoba]. No case has yet been confirmed in Minnesota, said Chuck Gunnerson, interim president...From the archive
八月 21, 2009
Idaho Potatoes and Fresh Gourmet® Crunchy Toppings Launch Retail Promotion in Produce Aisle
Idaho potatoes and Fresh Gourmet Crunchy Toppings have partnered once again with a high-value promotion guaranteed to maximize retail holiday sales. Beginning October 1, every package of Fresh Gourmet Crunchy Toppings will offer a $.75 instant coupon f...From the archive