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 A McDonald's Restaurant in Shanghai
Diciembre 08, 2009

McDonald's US same-store sales down 0.6%

McDonald's Corp (MCD.N) said sales at established U.S. restaurants fell for the second straight month as competitors like Burger King and Taco Bell pushed low prices to attract customers. Weakness in Germany and China also pressured sales that analys...
Fraunhofer
Diciembre 08, 2009

Emsland Stärke processed 100 tonnes amylopectin potatoes this fall

The skin is light brown, the meat luscious and yellow: from the outside alone, this new potato looks like any other. But on the inside, it is different. Its cells produce pure amylopectin, a starch used in the paper, textile and food industries. The ne...
 Nederlandse Akkerbouw Vakbond
Diciembre 08, 2009

NAV: schaalvergroting in aardappelteelt neemt grote vlucht

Steeds meer groepen akkerbouwers gaan samenwerken in de teelt van aardappelen. Dit constateert Wim van de Ree, adjunct-directeur van Nedato. Hij verwacht dat deze vorm van schaalvergroten een grote vlucht neemt de komende jaren, waardoor het aantal aa...
 Phil Lempert Supermarketguru
Diciembre 08, 2009

US Food trends 2010: Supermarketguru Phil Lempert sees 7 trends

There is a new reality when it comes to grocery shopping in the U.S. - consumers want simple foods they can prepare at home and that don't compromise on quality. This shift comes at a time when many people hope that the pains of the recession are fad...
Diciembre 07, 2009

Corpoica y McCain lanzan variedad de papa para uso industrial;ideal para su transformación en bastones

Como resultado de siete años de investigación conjunta, la multinacional canadiense McCain, la Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria, CORPOICA y el Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) lanzaron NOVA, la primera variedad de papa específi...
 India
Diciembre 07, 2009

India's potato output may rise to 8 per cent in 2009-10

The scare of light blight attack in Karnataka not withstanding, India’s potato output could rise by six per cent to eight per cent in 2009-2010, according to traders and analysts. In 2008-09, the output was placed at 260 lakh tonnes, down from the high...
 Smith's Chips
Diciembre 07, 2009

New Kangaroo and Emu flavored chips don't go down well with some Australians

A snack food company has proposed barbecueing and bagging two of Australia's national symbols, the kangaroo and the emu.Smiths Snack Foods, the Australian division of Frito-Lay/Pepsico, launched the potato chip flavour "BBQ Coat of Arms". The...
 Potato Lover's Month Retail Display Contest
Diciembre 07, 2009

Potato Lover's Month Retail Display Contest Helps Grow Potato Sales

For its 19th year, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is calling all retailers to put their best display forward in the IPC's Potato Lover's Month (PLM) retail display contest.The Commission's longest-running and most-popular promotion is awarding more ...
 McCoy's Bacon Sizzler
Diciembre 07, 2009

United Biscuits: Bagged Snacks category proved extremely recession resistant

United Biscuits (UBUK), a leading manufacturer of snacks, biscuits and cakes, is launching a diverse range of promotions, new products and reformulations to drive awareness and sales of its bagged snacks in 2010. An engaging Hula Hoops charity on-pack ...
Branston's potato anaerobic digestion plant to cut electricity demand by 40%
Diciembre 06, 2009

Branston's potato anaerobic digestion plant to cut electricity demand by 40%

The anaerobic digestion plant at Branston's headquarters in Lincoln will use low value potatoes and peelings to produce enough electricity to cut the firm's reliance on grid electricity by 40%.Work started on the plant last week, project director Vee G...
Diciembre 06, 2009

CPRI develops heat resistent potato variety for India

Here is a good news for Indian potato growers.To cope up with the adverse effects of global warming, Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI), Shimla, has developed a new variety of potato - Kufri Surya - having more heat resistance.Night temperatures ...
 British potato 2009
Diciembre 04, 2009

2009 Potato volumes United Kingdom estimated to be 6.2 million tonnes

Good growing conditions have resulted in the production of more potatoes this year than last - with volumes up by some 3.5 per cent to 6.2 million tonnes.   The Potato Council revealed the figure - based on the production reported from 246 crops from ...

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