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August 25, 2010

The Global Staying Power of Private Label

Shoppers around the world took many steps to stretch their budgets during the recession such as eating at home more frequently or cutting back on vacations.  While improving economies may prompt consumers to return to restaurants or take a vacation, o...
AldiCarb: EPA and Bayer Cropscience reach agreement to terminate all uses
August 25, 2010

AldiCarb: EPA and Bayer Cropscience reach agreement to terminate all uses

EPA and Bayer CropScience, the manufacturer, have reached an agreement to end use of the pesticide aldicarb in the United States.
August 25, 2010

Mexican Frozen Potato Tariff for US Products Reduced but Not Eliminated

 Boosting antioxidants in potato. Credits:Kazunori Hironaka
August 25, 2010

Boosting anti-oxidant levels in potato with electric currents or ultrasound

Although potatoes are for most people not the first food that comes to mind as a source of anti-oxidants, potatoes ARE an important source for healthful anti-oxidants and polyphenols.
 Frito-Lay
August 24, 2010

Frito-Lay Perry facility to achieve LEED Gold Certification for existing buildings

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay Perry, Ga., facility today became the state's first building to be awarded LEED® for Existing Buildings (EB) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), as verified by the Green Building Certification Institute ...
 LTO Nederland
August 24, 2010

LTO verwacht lagere aardappelopbrengst van meer hectares

Ondanks een lichte groei van de oppervlakte consumptieaardappelen naar 72.100 hectaren (+2%) zal de oogst dit jaar aanzienlijk onder het niveau zitten van vorig jaar
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 Burger King
August 24, 2010

Burger King lays out menu strategy

Burger King Holdings Inc. plans to continue emphasizing its “barbell” strategy of promoting both value and premium menu items and said it remains optimistic that the September rollout of its new breakfast menu will help increase traffic and sales.
 FDA
August 24, 2010

FDA releases guidance on federal menu labeling requirements

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today released two documents that outline steps to help chain restaurants comply with new federal nutrition labeling requirements. “One of the most important things we can do when it comes to the nation’s health i...
August 22, 2010

Taste drives demand for Hawkesbury organic potatoes

In New South Wales, Australia, Matt Simmons can barely keep up with demand for the organic potatoes he and wife Sue grow on their 48-hectare farm on the Hawkesbury River.
 Synovate
August 22, 2010

Omzet Fastfood tweede kwartaal 2010 2,7 percent lager, schat Synovate

De omzet van de fastservicesector lag in het tweede kwartaal van dit jaar 2,7 procent lager in dezelfde periode vorig jaar, blijkt uit cijfers van onderzoeksbureau Synovate.
 United Biscuits
August 22, 2010

Campbell Soup may bid for biscuit activities of United Biscuits

Campbell Soup Co., is reportedly looking into making a bid worth $2.3 billion to acquire the largest portion of British food company United Biscuits, according to a media report Sunday.
August 21, 2010

Brasil: Límites en la publicidad de alimentos sacuden a las potencias del mercado

La Agencia Nacional de Vigilancia Sanitaria de Brasil, Anvisa, recientemente dictaminó que la publicidad de bebidas refrescantes y comida rica en grasas saturadas o grasas trans, azúcar y sodio cambiará. Para final de 2010, la industria se tendrá que ...
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August 20, 2010

Gezondheidsraad: biologisch produkt niet gezonder

Biologische producten zijn niet gezonder dan reguliere producten. Ze leveren geen gezondheidswinst, concludeert de Gezondheidsraad.
 AFFI (American Frozen Food Institute)
August 20, 2010

AFFI Calls on President, Congress to Hasten Resolution of Cross-Border Trucking Dispute with Mexico

President and CEO Kraig R. Naasz of the American Frozen Foods Institute (AFFI) today issued a statement responding to Mexico’s announcement of additional retaliatory import tariffs on select U.S. exports due to the ongoing cross-border trucking dispute.
August 20, 2010

CPRI tells Indian Potato farmers to switch to heat tolerant potato varieties

With the mercury level steadily rising across India, potato growers need to switch to new varieties of heat-tolerant seeds for saving their crops, agriculture scientists have suggested.
New Potato Research Center to be set up in West Bengal
August 20, 2010

New Potato Research Center to be set up in West Bengal

A centre of the Shimla-based Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) will be set up in West Bengal's West Midnapur district to make quality potato seeds favourable to the state's climatic condition available to the farmers.
 Sunchips
August 19, 2010

Frito-Lay on 'loud' SunChips biodegradable chip package: 'That's what change sounds like'

The world’s first 100 percent biodegradable chip packet – designed by Frito-Lay for its SunChips brand – has come in for criticism from Facebook members, with more than 30,000 agreeing the new packaging is too loud.
 Prince Edward Island Potato Board
August 19, 2010

PEI Potato board welcomes decision Tribunal in potato contracts appeal

In a dispute around the process for the establishment of potato contracts between potato growers and processors, a decision has been reached by the Natural Products Appeals Tribunal. The decision provides a unique insight in the negotiation process o...

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