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十二月 12, 2007
Hunt is on in 8 states for potato pest
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is worried that seed potato shipments from Canada to eight states might have been carrying a microscopic, wormlike pest that attacks potato plants. The department has banned additional shipments into the U.S. and plan...From the archive

十二月 12, 2007
GAIN Report: Potatoes in Australia
In CY 2006, Australia produced 1,255 TMT of potatoes from 35,485 hectares, suggesting an average yield per hectare of 35.4 MT. Recently industry restructure and drought has resulted in a potato trade deficit, with growth in imports outstripping exports...From the archive

十二月 11, 2007
Kettle™ Brand Bakes now available in 100-Calorie Pack
Kettle Foods is giving potato chips, America’s number one salty snack, a makeover with new 100-calorie bags of its award-winning Kettle™ brand Bakes Lightly Salted Potato Chips. Named “Best Chips” in Health Magazine’s May 2006 Best New Foods for Busy...From the archive

十二月 11, 2007
McDonald's lidera las alzas del Dow Jones tras anunciar un incremento en sus ventas
El gigante de la alimentación McDonald's encabeza las ventas del selectivo industrial Dow Jones con subidas del 1,86% y un precio de 61,13 dólares. Las ventas comparables (establecimientos abiertos al menos 13 meses) aumentaron un 8,2% en noviembre, im...From the archive

十二月 10, 2007
GAIN report: Germany Food Processing Ingredient Sector 2007
In 2006, Germany produced an estimated $174 billion of processed food and drinks, marking a 3.4% increase over the previous year. Best product prospects for U.S. suppliers include specialized food ingredients, fish &seafood products, dried &pro...From the archive

十二月 10, 2007
Ballreich's: Potato chips and pretzels covered in chocolate
I had heard of chocolate coverered potato chips and chocolate covered pretzels, but I'd never seen a picture until I received this image in a newsletter of Ballreich's. Sure looks tempting! Unfortunately they only ship to the US. I heard back from ...From the archive
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十二月 10, 2007
Frito-Lay plant in Wisconsin honored for safety record
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) again has recertified Beloit, Wis.-based Frito-Lay Inc. as a "Star"site in its prestigious Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP)."Frito-Lay has sustained a...From the archive

十二月 10, 2007
Pringles Christmas update
Pringles has always been one of the UK's most popular snacks but 2007 has been an even better than usual year. Not only has the last 12 months seen the exciting launch of new Pringles Rice Infusions, but the core range has gone from strength to strengt...From the archive

十二月 10, 2007
McDonald's Sales Increase 8.2%, Surpassing Estimates
McDonald's Corp., the world's largest restaurant company, said November sales rose 8.2 percent, exceeding analysts' estimates, as customers bought coffee in the U.S. and chicken sandwiches in Europe and Asia. The stock jumped 1.4 percent to a record. ...From the archive

十二月 10, 2007
Wal-Mart to grow by more than 30 pct annually in China
Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N), the world's biggest retailer, said it will keep expanding in China at more than 30 percent annually, as it won government approval to open its 100th store in the fast-growing consumer market. The U.S. retail giant currently...From the archive

十二月 10, 2007
Palm oil prices stay high despite mounting supplies
Crude palm oil production is up 4.4 per cent from October in Malaysia, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board, but this has not led to a fall in prices amid the current volatility of the crude and soya oil markets.The total palm oil stock, including...From the archive

十二月 08, 2007
McDonald's PR blunder: Advertising on School Report Cards (video)
McDonalds prints coupons on report cards that reward young children for getting good grades. As childhood obesity rates soar, the controversy is growing about this potentially harmful partnership between fast food companies and public schools.From the archive

十二月 08, 2007
Japanese trading house Mitsubishi wins bid to take over Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan
Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp. said on Saturday that it successfully completed a friendly takeover of Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan Ltd., which owns more than 1,500 KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants around the country. Mitsubishi, which already ow...From the archive

十二月 07, 2007
Jays: Yes, we CAN stop eating 'em
Don't know how many of you remember this, but Jays potato chips used to be sold in these giant, white, cardboard boxes with a huge blue circle in the front, a huge white "J"in the circle, and the words "can't stop eating 'em"script...From the archive

十二月 07, 2007
Peruvian potato project Tikapapa wins BBC World Challenge 2007
The Peruvian potato project T’ikapapa has been chosen as the winner of The World Challenge 2007, a global competition promoted by the BBC and Newsweek magazine, in association with Shell. Make sure you watch BBC World this weekend to see coverage fro...From the archive

十二月 07, 2007
Sainsbury launches Phureja, the 'healthiest' roasting potato
A potato described as the healthiest variety for roasting is launching in Sainsbury stores in the UK today.Called the Phureja, it has golden-coloured flesh and a slightly sweet taste.Sainsbury’s, which will sell the spud, said it is the healthiest pota...From the archive
