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八月 16, 2007
Net voldoende aardappelen door weersomstandigheden
Het weer blijft erg wisselvallig en veel telers weten hierdoor niet waar ze goed aan doen. Het rooien van aardappelen en de aanvoer hiervan valt vooralsnog tegen. "We kunnen in de behoefte voorzien, maar daarmee is dan ook alles gezegd", zegt...From the archive
八月 16, 2007
Aardappelstand sterk wisselend
Enorme verschillen. Dat is het beeld van de stand van consumptieaardappelen. Gemiddeld genomen is de opbrengst voor half augustus goed. Maar dit zegt niets over de eindopbrengst. Deze kan nog flink tegenvallen, want de gewassen zijn al flink op hun ret...From the archive
八月 15, 2007
Grow potatoes not rice, China's farmers are told
As drought continues to wreak havoc on China's farmland, agriculture experts are considering moving away from the traditional staple food - rice - and encouraging farmers to plant potatoes instead. "The potato is more drought-resistant than rice ...From the archive
八月 15, 2007
Zebra stripe disease threatens US farmers who sell to Frito-Lay
Ruffles have ridges but they’re not supposed to have stripes. That’s why potato-chip producers like Frito-Lay and the growers who sell taters are fretting over a somewhat mysterious crop disease known as Zebra Chip. It’s wreaking havoc on Texas potat...From the archive
八月 15, 2007
Biobrandstof maak je van bijna alles
De volgende aardappelverwerking gerelateerde materialen komen voor in een lange lijst van grondstoffen die benut kunnnen worden voor biobrandstof: Frituurvet: Afvalverwerker Greenmills bouwt in de Amsterdamse haven een fabriek die gebruikt frituurvet...From the archive
八月 14, 2007
Battle for Indian chips potatoes
A battle being fought between biggies like Pepsico, Reliance Retail and ITC one that could decide who makes the crisper chip. For the past seven years contract farming has ensured Pepsico to source 40 per cent of its need from Western Maharashtra, pota...From the archive
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八月 07, 2007
Homegrown isn't always best
The term "food miles"- how far food has traveled before you buy it - has entered the enlightened lexicon. Environmental groups, especially in Europe, are pushing for labels that show how far food has traveled to get to the market. But is red...From the archive
八月 06, 2007
Zetmeelaardappelen AVEBE als tafelaardappelen verkocht
De Dienst Regelingen in Assen gaat er samen met Avebe en de Algemene Inspectiedienst strenger op toezien dat akkerbouwers dit jaar geen zetmeelpiepers verkopen als consumptieaardappelen. De LNV-dienst heeft verscheidene Avebe-telers gekort op hun bedr...From the archive
八月 06, 2007
Middelengebruik phytophthora gehalveerd
Nederlandse aardappeltelers hebben de belasting van het milieu met meer dan de helft verminderd in hun strijd tegen phytophthora. De halvering van het middelengebruik is behaald tussen 1999 en 2006. "Daarmee voldoen de telers aan de eis van het mi...From the archive
八月 03, 2007
British Floods also affect Tyrrell's Potato Chips
One of UK's favourite crisp makers, Tyrrells Potato Chips, could not escape damage. Its potato crops, grown near Leominster, were under inches of water as torrential rain swept across the region. The company, which provides products to more than 4,000 ...From the archive
八月 02, 2007
Farmers Say There Are Too Many Idaho Potatoes
More Idaho potatoes will be harvested this fall than ever before. Projections show there will be two hundred million more pounds this year than last year. But, that extra crop could put some of our farmers in financial trouble. Too many potatoes could...From the archive
八月 01, 2007
Walkers apologises if crisp packets cause offence to flood-stricken potato growers
Chips company Walkers has apologised for the wording on the back of its packets, which it admits could cause offence to farmers because of the current flooding crisis. Currently chips packets carry the message: “Muddy Good Potatoes! Everyone complains...From the archive
八月 01, 2007
Stijgende landbouwprijzen maken voedsel mondjesmaat duurder
Oogsten vallen wereldwijd tegen. Dús stijgen de prijzen voor aardappelen en granen. Dús worden ook friet, brood en andere levensmiddelen duurder. Dat kondigt althans de voedingsindustrie met grote gretigheid aan. Dát ons voedsel duurder wordt, staat oo...From the archive
七月 26, 2007
RD Offutt, United II Potato Growers of Idaho and Idahoan Foods join forces
RD Offutt Company and United II Potato Growers of Idaho, Inc. announce the formation of North American Foods, LLC. The new company, resulting from the contribution of certain assets of the companies unites the industry’s top talent from field to shelf...From the archive
七月 25, 2007
PAA Symposium: Making the potato even healthier
An Aug. 13 symposium on enhancing the essential healthfulness of the very essential potato will kick off the 91st annual meeting of the Potato Association of America when it convenes Aug. 12-16 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Symposium speaker Katherine Beals, ...From the archive
七月 23, 2007
McCain announces 100% of its UK Fries use 100% British potatoes
McCain Foods today announces that all its french fries will be made from 100% British potatoes from October 2007. McCain works with more than 300 British farmers and for the past five years 95% of its products have been made from British potatoes. This...From the archive