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Junio 27, 2010

BASF buys Cognis

BASF SE has reached an agreement with Cognis Holding Luxembourg S.à r.l. controlled by Permira Funds, GS Capital Partners and SV Life Sciences to acquire the specialty chemicals company Cognis for an equity purchase price of €700 million. Including net...

Junio 25, 2010

Vroege Fritesaardappelen in Duitsland getroffen door droogte

De droogte van de afgelopen weken treft nu vooral de fritesaardappelen in de vroege teeltgebieden van Midden- en Noord-Duitsland.De eerste aardappelen van oogstjaar 2010 konden door het late voorjaar sowieso later worden gepoot, waardoor het actuele we...

Abril 27, 2010

German Food Companies Say No to Genetically Modified Potatoes

According to the results of a survey released this month by the German branch of the environmental organization Greenpeace, a number of snacks and fast food giants including Burger King, McDonald's, German seafood chain Nordsee and chipmaker Lorenz Sna...

Marzo 03, 2010

Starch manufacturer Emsland Group welcomes approval of Amflora

EMSLAND GROUP welcomes the approval of Amflora by the European Commission. Cultivation of genetic modified crops will be an important prerequisite to secure long term competitiveness for the European potato starch industry.The Amflora registration proc...

Marzo 02, 2010

European Commission approves Amflora starch potato

Today the European Commission approved Amflora, BASF's genetically optimized starch potato, for commercial application in Europe. The potato can now be used for the production of industrial starch."After waiting for more than 13 years, we are de...

Febrero 08, 2010

Fruit Logistica sees record participation

FRUIT LOGISTICA 2010 underscored its position as a leading global trade fair for the fresh produce sector with a comprehensive overview of the market, the presence of all key decision makers in the industry, and a record number of exhibitors and visitors.

Enero 27, 2010

Flavor manufacturer Rudolf Wild GmbH takes first step towards public listing

After nearly 80 years as a successful family business Rudolf Wild GmbH &Co. KG will begin a new phase: The owner, Dr. Hans-Peter Wild, has now taken the first step on the way to becoming a public company – a decision initially taken in 2008. As of...

Diciembre 09, 2009

Alemania cultiva papa que solo tiene amilopectina;útil en alimentación e industria del papel, adhesivos y textil

El principal fabricante alemán de almidón de patata, Emsland Group, ha anunciado que está procesando patatas TILLING, las cuales contienen exclusivamente amilopectina. Las patatas normales contienen un almidón formado por amilopectina y amilosa. La pat...

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...

Noviembre 27, 2009

Interview with Branislav Knezevic, President Western Division McDonald's Europe

Branislav (Bane) Knezevic, President Western Division of McDonald’s Europe was interviewed by Mike Dawson, editor of Lebensmittel Zeitung. Mike Dawson was looking for a fast food and global brand man’s view of food retailing in order to gain some cross...

Noviembre 26, 2009

McDonald's logo gets green background in Europe

McDonald's will swap the traditional red backdrop for a deep hunter green to offset its Golden Arches across German in an effort to promote a more eco-friendly image, the company said Monday. The change is to occur in about 100 German McDonald's rest...

Noviembre 25, 2009

Emblemático logo de McDonald's cambia de color por el medio ambiente

Como una forma de ponerse a tono con la preocupación mundial por el medio ambiente, la mayor cadena mundial de restaurantes, McDonald’s, cambiará el rojo por verde en su logo en los locales de Europa. “Con esta nueva imagen queremos dejar clara nuestr...

Noviembre 02, 2009

German government endorses growing of GM starch potato Amflora

The new German government has endorsed the growing of genetically modified Amflora starch potatoes in its policy on the use of plant biotechonology. A report on the website, www.gmo-safety.eu, says the new coalition government will promote a policy of ...

Octubre 01, 2009

Tips and Tricks to penetrate the German retail market

Germany’s population of over 80 million is the largest in Europe. Its gross domestic product is the fourth largest in the world and provides the German population with a high annual disposable income. Over one fifth of this goes on food, drink and toba...

Septiembre 25, 2009

Prognose aardappeloogst 2009 Duitsland: +2.2%

Afgelopen woensdagavond, 23 september is op de aardappelherfstbeurs door het "Bundesamt für Statistik"een eerste officiële prognose voor de totale aardappeloogst van 2009 gegeven. De verwachting is dat de totale oogst 2009 uitkomt op 11,62 mi...

Septiembre 21, 2009

Kerry launches 'Route to Natural' flavour for baked savoury snacks at FIE 2009

Snack food manufacturers seeking to target the better-for-you, natural savoury snacks market will be interested in Kerry’s great-tasting cheese and salami Route to Natural baked snack flavouring. MSG-free and containing all-natural ingredients, this ne...

Septiembre 15, 2009

Schaap Holland introduces packaging for baked potatoes in Country & Western style

Potato specialist Schaap Holland introduced a new 'Grillerdoos' (Barbecue Box) during Potato Europe.In the pack are 40, 50 or 60 pieces of washed potatoes for the barbecue market. The packaging is intended for the German market. "In Holland the m...

Septiembre 10, 2009

Van Rijn - KWS bundelt krachten met Saatzucht Fritz Lange KG

Van Rijn-KWS maakte door middel van een persconferentie tijdens Potato Europe in Emmeloord bekend per direct de krachten te gaan bundelen met het Dutse bedrijf Saatzucht Fritz Lange KG bij de verkoop in de Oost-Europese landen Oekraïne, Bulgarije en Ro...