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 National Potato Council
February 06, 2009

National Potato Council elects Washington Potato Grower Ed Schneider as 2009 President

Washington potato grower Ed Schneider has been elected to lead the National Potato Council. The organization advocates for the economic well-being of U.S. potato growers on federal legislative, regulatory, environmental and trade issues.  In addition,...
 Walkers
February 06, 2009

Walkers supports Do us a flavour with advertising

Retailers should prepare themselves for the consumer rush for the new Walkers flavours as Walkers, Britain's No.1 crisps and snacks manufacturer, unveils its latest multi-million pound TV advertising campaign promoting each of the exciting six finalist...
 Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
February 06, 2009

KFC plans first ever value menu launch next week

Yum Brands Inc.'s (YUM) KFC brand plans to launch its first nationwide value menu next week as the company looks to reinvigorate its lagging chicken chain with a message targeting cost-conscious customers. The value menu, which will be backed by nation...
February 05, 2009

Technomic: calorie count on menu influencing item and restaurant choice

A new survey conducted by foodservice consultants Technomic, Inc. revealed that the mandated calorie disclosure for New York City restaurants with 15 or more units is affecting what items consumers order and which restaurants they visit. Technomic fou...
February 05, 2009

Slim Secrets expands range with (very) low fat potato chips

Capitalising on the success of their snack bars, Australian health food company Slim Secrets is broadening their range of snack products to include potato chips. The launch is indicative of a push from manufacturers to improve the health content of t...
 McCain Foods
February 05, 2009

McCain may be forced to forgo Ballarat potatoes

McCain Foods says it might have to rely on other sources for its potatoes this season, after last week's heatwave ruined many of the crops near Ballarat.Most potato growers in the region sell their produce to the Ballarat-based frozen food company.The ...
 Avebe
February 05, 2009

Carbohydrate Competence Center geopend.

Het virtuele kenniscentrum Carbohydrate Competence Center (CCC) is woensdag officieel geopend. Het CCC moet de kennis over koolhydraten naar een hoger plan tillen. Het CCC fungeert als vraagbaak waarbij de aangesloten bedrijven, onder andere Avebe, Fri...
February 05, 2009

Lower 2008 Potato Prices in South Africa not fully passed on to consumers

The full benefit of lower potato prices in 2008 was not passed on to the consumer, Potatoes SA (PSA) said on Tuesday. During 2008, the producer price of potatoes dropped by 45 percent, Mark du Plessis, CEO of PSA said. However, the average retail pr...
February 05, 2009

Abrira McDonald's 175 tiendas en China y contratara mas de 10.000 empleados

McDonald's China anunció el día 4 un plan de expansión para abrir 175 nuevas tiendas y generar más de 10.000 empleos en la parte continental de China a pesar de la desaceleración económica global. La expansión es la mayor que lleva a cabo McDonald's ...
 Burger King
February 05, 2009

Burger King 2Q Net Down On Stronger Dollar;Cuts Year View

Burger King Holdings Inc.(BKC)reported a 10% decrease in second-quarter net income, as a stronger U.S. dollar took a toll on earnings despite improved sales.The quarter's results were below analysts' expectations, and the stronger dollar prompted the f...
 McDonald's
February 04, 2009

McDonald's slashes China prices by up to 33 percent

Mcdonald's Corp (MCD), the world's largest fast-food chain, has cut some prices by as much as a third in China where once booming economic growth has slumped amid the global financial crisis.In what the company calls "the best ever value meal comb...
 Belgapom
February 04, 2009

Aardappelverwerkers in Belgie houden contract prijs aardappelen gelijk

De aardappelverwerkers in België houden de contractprijzen gelijk aan die van vorig jaar. Dat stelt algemeen secretaris Romain Cools van Belgapom, de Belgische organisatie voor de aardappelhandel- en -verwerking.Belgapom houdt zich niet bezig met de ...

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