Papas Fritas y Especialidades de Papa de América del Norte

Agosto 17, 2007

Cavendish Farms outlines plans for biofuel plant

The french-fry producer Cavendish Farms has detailed plans to build a biofuel plant in the central P.E.I. town of Kensington. At an information session in the town this week, the Irving-owned company outlined how the plant would recycle spent cooking o...

Agosto 15, 2007

Heinz Chairman Details Successes and Growth Strategies at Annual Shareholders Meeting

At today's annual shareholders meeting of the H. J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ - News), Heinz Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer William R. Johnson called Fiscal 2007 an "excellent year with strong operating and financial results across ...

Agosto 09, 2007

American Frozen Food Institute joins 'Coalition for a stronger FDA'

The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) today announced it has joined the Coalition for a Stronger FDA in its efforts to build public support and increase much-needed funding for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Coalition for a Strong...

Agosto 07, 2007

Study says ads trick children's taste buds

Anything made by McDonald's tastes better, preschoolers said in a study that powerfully demonstrates how advertising can trick the taste buds of young children. The study had youngsters sample identical McDonald's foods in name-brand and unmarked wrapp...

Agosto 02, 2007

Burger King and Wendy's Fries Flunk Trans Fat Test in New York City

Though New York City now requires restaurants to use trans-fat-free frying oils, Burger King and Wendy’s are still serving New Yorkers French fries with more trans fat than is safe to consume in an entire day, according to new test results. McDonald’s...

Julio 23, 2007

Conagra acquires Alexia Foods

ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) announced today that it has acquired New York-based Alexia Foods Inc., a privately held natural food company. Alexia Foods represents the leading natural frozen potato brand(1) and markets all natural and organic appetize...

Julio 01, 2007

Older PotatoPro News on Cavendish Farms

20070605 Cavendish farms will save 10 million Liter heating oil yearly CA English 3 20070604 Cavendish Farms receives loan from Province for biogas facility CA English 3 20070601 Wet Spring slowing potato planting on Prince Edward Island CA Engli...

Junio 08, 2006

Wendy's Significantly Cuts Trans Fats -- Switch to New Cooking Oil Under Way

In a move that significantly reduces trans fatty acids (TFAs) on its menu, Wendy's® is making the switch to non- hydrogenated cooking oil for its French fries and breaded chicken items. The oil has zero grams of trans fat per serving.