Noticias

Septiembre 23, 2007

Potato varieties for Processing identified in the Phillipines

After five years of field trials, root crop experts at Benguet State University (BSU) in the Phillipines  said Benguet farmers could now plant four new potato varieties which possess the desired dry matter content required by fast-food chains to make ...
Septiembre 23, 2007

Burger King in Phillipines post profit

Burger King has reported modest profit from June to August, reversing losses incurred in the same period last year, BK Titans part owner Wilson Young said.
Septiembre 22, 2007

Australian Growers Association: McCain and Simplot unable to buy enough potatoes

The Australian Vegetable and Potato Growers Association says growing your own vegetables could help combat rising food prices and a potential shortage of fresh produce because of the drought.   "We're seeing a shortage of carrots and we could pot...
McDonald's lengthy surge surprises observers
Septiembre 22, 2007

McDonald's lengthy surge surprises observers

It wasn't so long ago that the McDonald's fast-food empire looked as stale as a burger left under a heat lamp too long. Sales were decreasing, new products weren't catching on and McDonald's Corp. was vilified by consumer activists, nutritionists and o...
Septiembre 21, 2007

Dr. Alexander Pavlista elected president of PAA

Dr. Alexander Pavlista of Scottsbluff was elected president of the Potato Association of America in August, during the organization's annual meeting at Idaho Falls, Idaho. The association has more than 700 members, including scientists in university, ...
Septiembre 21, 2007

Failliet Perfecta start door als Kiremko-Perfecta

Bakwandenfabrikant Perfecta Nederland uit Utrecht is failliet verklaard nadat het bedrijf begin augustus surseance van betaling kreeg. De activiteiten worden door Kiremko in Woerden voortgezet onder de naam Kiremko Perfecta.   Juni dit jaar is Perfect...
Septiembre 20, 2007

Se subestiman las calorías del menú en restaurantes "saludables"

Las personas que optan por comer en un restaurante "saludable"suelen consumir más calorías de las que ingerirían si concurren a un lugar de comida rápida sin proclamas de salud, indicó un estudio. Investigadores hallaron que las personas sub...
Septiembre 20, 2007

ConAgra Foods reports stronger prices and volumes for Lamb Weston Potato Specialties operations

ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE:CAG) one of North America’s leading packaged food companies, today reported results for the fiscal 2008 first quarter ended Aug. 26, 2007. Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.36, including net $0.02 per diluted sha...
Tayto
Septiembre 20, 2007

Crisp end to the threat of strike action at Tayto

Tayto general manager Paul Allen said it was delighted yesterday to reach agreement with its workforce bringing to an end the threat of strike action.The statement followed confirmation by union Unite that a ballot over a compromise pay deal had been a...
 Palm oil
Septiembre 20, 2007

Sustainable Palm Oil coming soon

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) says it is on the cusp of delivering on its promise to put sustainable oil on the market, and will be unveiling its certification system at its next meeting in November.   The palm oil industry has been he...
Septiembre 20, 2007

Golden Enterprises, Inc Releases 1st Quarter Earnings

Golden Enterprises, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: GLDC) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of $.03125 per share payable October 31, 2007 to stockholders of record as of October 5, 2007.
What's the carbon footprint of a potato?
Septiembre 19, 2007

What's the carbon footprint of a potato?

Walkers Crisps is the first firm to put carbon footprint figures on its products, with nine more companies set to follow. How are these figures calculated?

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