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McCain Foods (GB) limited profit up, despite slowing sales
April 18, 2016

McCain Foods (GB) limited profit up, despite slowing sales

French Fry manufacturer McCain Foods (G.B.) Limited has seen profits for financial year ending 30 June 2015 rise to £63.7m (USD 91m) but reported a fall in turnover following a “sluggish” start to the year according to its recent filing in Companies House.
tna helped Algerian snack manufacturer Maravilla to increase production capacity by 25 per cent
April 18, 2016

tna helped Algerian snack manufacturer Maravilla to increase production capacity by 25 per cent

Algerian snack manufacturer Maravilla increased production capacity by 25 per cent by installing high performance customised solutions from tna
Argentina: McCain presenta tres novedades para el negocio gastronómico
April 18, 2016

Argentina: McCain presenta tres novedades para el negocio gastronómico

McCain, líder mundial de papas congeladas con 20 años de presencia en Argentina, desarrolló nuevas opciones, ideales para complementar cualquier comida u ofrecerlas como entrada, manteniendo la identidad del menú en el negocio gastronómico.
El Salvador: Corea promueve producción de semilla de papa libre de virus
April 18, 2016

Corea promueve producción de semilla de papa en El Salvador

El Gobierno de Corea, a través de KOICA, apoya a El Salvador para que produzca su propia papa, libre de enfermedades, ayudando así a la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional.
Lamb Weston Boardman OR facility receives (LEED®) Silver Certification
April 18, 2016

Lamb Weston Boardman OR facility receives (LEED®) Silver Certification

ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston's Boardman, Oregon, processing facility has received its official Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Silver certification, awarded by the U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
La patata francesa inunda el mercado español y tira los precios
April 17, 2016

La patata francesa inunda el mercado español y tira los precios

Las patatas procedentes de Francia están desplazando en los mercados a las producidas en España de variedad temprana, justo cuando comienza la comercialización de este tubérculo, especialmente en las comunidades autónomas de Andalucía, Murcia y Valencia.
Iran exported more potatoes last year
April 17, 2016

Iran exported more potatoes last year

Iran exported more than 678,700 tons of potatoes to 17 countries in the last Iranian year (ended March 19).
Potato farmers Prince Edward Island getting ready to begin planting
April 16, 2016

Potato farmers Prince Edward Island getting ready to begin planting

Potato farmers on Prince Edward Island are getting ready to begin their planting season, thanks to this year's mild weather.
South Australian Farmers introduce the Gourmandine variety - exclusively at Coles
April 15, 2016

South Australian Farmers introduce the Gourmandine variety - exclusively at Coles

The Mitolo family will be the first Australian farmers to produce Europe’s popular potato variety, the Gourmandine.
FDA approves folic acid fortification of corn masa flour
April 14, 2016

FDA approves folic acid fortification of corn masa flour

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved folic acid fortification of corn masa flour. The approval allows manufacturers to voluntarily add up to 0.7 milligrams of folic acid per pound of corn masa flour.
Potato Industry Western Australia to be deregulated from July; Potato Marketing Corporation abolished
April 14, 2016

Potato Industry Western Australia to be deregulated from July; Potato Marketing Corporation abolished

Western Australia's potato industry will be deregulated in July and the highly restrictive Potato Marketing Corporation (PMC) abolished by the end of the year.
AHDB Potatoes Next Generation participants voted for McCain Foods as their ‘Best Industry Host’
April 14, 2016

AHDB Potatoes Next Generation participants voted for McCain Foods as their ‘Best Industry Host’

Delegates of AHDB Potatoes first ever Next Generation Programme overwhelmingly voted McCain Foods as their ‘Best Industry Host’, presenting the award at their final session at AHDB Headquarters, Stoneleigh Park, last month.

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