Tendencias Alimentarias de Oceanía

Junio 29, 2012

Packaging Equipment Manufacturer tna acquired The Cadalec Group

Confirming its position as the leading complete packaging solutions provider, tna is pleased to announce its acquisition of The Cadalec Group.World-renowned specialists in electrical and control system integration, The Cadalec Group bring over 20 years...

Mayo 09, 2012

Good crop for potato growers in New Zealand's South Canterbury region

South Canterbury potato growers look to be digging up a bumper crop this season as harvesting gets well underway. The region has about 35 growers, growing a variety of commercial varieties.

Mayo 02, 2012

Estiman la exposición al contaminante acrilamida en adolescentes varones españoles

The Food &Grocery Council is welcoming a significant drop in concentration of acrylamide in potato crisps, and says it will continue to work with industry to find ways of lowering its levels in other foods, CEO Katherine Rich said today. She is re...

Mayo 01, 2012

Acrylamide study produces pleasing results for potato crisp processors in New Zealand

A new Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) report shows that the concerted effort by New Zealand's potato crisp manufacturers to lower acrylamide in their products is paying off.

Abril 15, 2012

Satiety and vegetables: shape matters, shows Australian study

A new study investigating the role that vegetables can play in making you ‘feel full’, a sensation known as satiety, has produced findings that show maximal satiety benefit is achieved with larger ‘intact’ pieces of vegetables, in this case carrots, co...

Abril 13, 2012

McDonalds Australia welcomes eyes on the fries

McDonald's will channel its marketing cash into activities that give Australians a look behind the golden arches in the hope they will fall back in love with the brand.

Abril 11, 2012

Potatoes New Zealand: connecting kids to food

Potatoes New Zealand is coming under the international spotlight for its groundbreaking initiatives promoting healthy eating choices to children and young people.

Abril 08, 2012

McDonald's in Australia: The fries are more popular than the salads

In Australia, just one per cent of purchases are from McDonald's healthy range of foods. The research, conducted by the Cancer Council, is the first to confirm that healthy options are rarely being purchased by eat-in diners.

Marzo 12, 2012

AUSVEG Potato Industry seminar

AUSVEG, the peak industry body for vegetable and potato growers, will be holding a potato industry seminar in Tasmania for growers, processors and other interested industry parties. The seminar will be the first in a series of seminars that AUSVEG wil...

Febrero 06, 2012

Potatoes South Australia appoints CEO

Potatoes South Australia has appointed a leading industry stalwart as its inaugural chief executive officer. Jonathan Eccles started this week in the new role of CEO of Potatoes South Australia. Mr Eccles was previously the CEO of Australian Banana Gr...

Enero 31, 2012

Survey: Potatoes the secret to a woman's heart this Valentine's

Want to know the real way to a woman's heart this Valentine's Day? Look no further than the humble potato.

Enero 28, 2012

Clemenger BBDO and PepsiCo honour the humble Smith's chips in Australia

Clemenger BBDO Sydney and PepsiCo have launched the first new campaign for Smith's potato chips in almost two years.

Diciembre 21, 2011

Australian potato growers reject dietary claims

Proposed new dietary guidelines have drawn a mixed reaction from Australia's vegetable growers.

Diciembre 14, 2011

New draft Australian dietary guidelines recommend 40% cut in potato intake

Australians can now have their say on a draft dietary guideline that will help inform healthy eating habits for everyone. The National Health and Medical Research Council has released its draft Australian Dietary Guidelines and the Australian Guide to ...

Diciembre 14, 2011

Ballarat potato grower slams negative spud study

Potato grower Dominic Prendergast has hit out at new national guidelines advising adults to eat less of the vegetable.

Diciembre 12, 2011

New Zealand potato exports break through NZ$100m

New Zealand potato exports reached a record high in the past year as more than $100 million worth of produce left New Zealand shores. Over 93,000 metric tonnes of potatoes, including 30,000 tonnes of fresh potatoes and 62,000 tonnes in frozen product...

Noviembre 29, 2011

Low GI Carisma Potatoes win South Australian Innovation Award

As the world’s first officially certified low GI potato, it’s no wonder Carisma recently earned The Mitolo Group the Innovation Award under the 2011 South Australian of the Year Awards. As Australia’s leading potato and onion packing company, The Mito...

Noviembre 23, 2011

AUSVEG Chairman and Deputy Chairman reappointed

AUSVEG CEO Richard Mulcahy today confirmed the reappointment of AUSVEG Chairman John Brent and Deputy Chairman Geoff Moar. Mr Brent was unanimously reappointed as Chairman of the Board, along with Deputy Chairman, Geoff Moar, who was also unanimousl...