Trend to smaller size potato packages, River valley potato packers find
More and more, consumers are ignoring the 10-pound bags of red potatoes and instead picking up smaller, more convenient sizes
oktober 07, 2010
Facelift Burger King could cost more than USD 3 billion
When Joyce Jacaruso Castillo grabbed a quick coffee at a McDonald's (MCD) in Manhattan last month, she was wowed by the low lighting, cushioned stools, and piped-in bossa nova music at one of the chain's newly remodeled units.
oktober 07, 2010
Jerome, Idaho: Potato harvest 'Looking good'
The potato harvest in Jerome Idaho is in full swing right now.
oktober 07, 2010
Seed potatoes and diseases: SASA defends control systems
The authorities in charge of ensuring the continued high health status of the Scottish seed potato crop yesterday mounted a robust defence of the control systems that are now in place.
oktober 07, 2010
Bright Food: Why a Chinese food company wants to gobble up Western outfits
Bright Food is a hungry company. The Shanghai government-controlled firm is reportedly among the bidders for GNC, an American nutrition-supplement chain.
oktober 07, 2010
NPPGA: Red potatoes are good for baking
The Northern Plains Potato growers Association (NPPGA) is running a new advertising campaign designed to get buyers to associate red potatoes with the Red River Valley.
oktober 06, 2010
Papas de color púrpura salen a la venta en supermercados de Reino Unido
Una nueva variedad de patata con pulpa de color púrpura oscuro salió a la venta hoy en los supermercados de la cadena británica Sainsbury's, informó la propia empresa en un comunicado. “La variedad ‘Majestad Púrpura’ está ideada para cambiar la percep...
oktober 06, 2010
Alimentos locales para pobladores locales es la consigna de las multinacionales para ganar terreno en nuevos mercados
Javier Guerrera está parado en una empinada loma situada 4.000 metros sobre el nivel del mar, excavando en busca de un tesoro que parece cualquier cosa menos eso. Los sucios tubérculos que saca de la tierra son pequeños y retorcidos, y cuando los parte...
oktober 06, 2010
Bunge Opens Ingredient Innovations Center in Bradley, Illinois
Bunge North America, the North American operating arm of Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), announced the opening of the Bunge Ingredient Innovation Center (BIIC) for Edible Oils &Carbohydrates in Bradley, Ill.
oktober 06, 2010
Prince Edward Island expects average potato crop
The P.E.I. Potato Board is expecting an average crop this year because hot, dry weather in August reduced yields.
oktober 05, 2010
Purple Majesta, a purple potato goes on sale in UK supermarkets
A purple potato that growers say is healthier than the standard variety is going on sale in UK supermarkets.
oktober 05, 2010
Idaho potato packers Eagle Eye Produce and Taylor Produce Join Forces
Eagle Eye Produce and Taylor Produce are pleased to announce the formation of its newly established Sales and Marketing Company for Potatoes and Onions.