News On French Fries and Potato Specialties

August 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...
August 08, 2007

McCain Foods is launching five potato products in September

The new products are Spicy Potato Bravas in the McCain Potato Gourmet range of ready-to-bake potato dishes;two new seasonal editions to the Potato Winners range, Winter Herb Wedges and Fiery Chilli Wedges;Rustic Roasts, a roast potato that still has it...
August 07, 2007

Billige Kartoffeln - teure Pommes Frites

August 07, 2007

Homegrown isn't always best

The term "food miles"- how far food has traveled before you buy it - has entered the enlightened lexicon. Environmental groups, especially in Europe, are pushing for labels that show how far food has traveled to get to the market. But is red...
August 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...
August 04, 2007

Pinguin schrapt 120 banen bij Engelse dochter Padley

De diepvriesgroentegroep Pinguin schrapt 120 van de 190 banen bij haar Engelse dochter Padley, aldus De Tijd. Pinguin nam dat bedrijf begin juni over. Volgens de vakbond GMB breekt Pinguin de belofte dat er geen ontslagen zouden vallen. Omdat Pinguin G...
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August 03, 2007

Johma breidt uit

De werkgelegenheid bij Johma gaat de komende tijd groeien van vierhonderd naar vijfhonderd man. Veel bedrijfsonderdelen van het Uniq-concern, waartoe Johma behoort, zullen in Losser worden geconcentreerd. Zo wil Uniq het Europese innovatiecentrum in Lo...
August 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...
July 27, 2007

Agrobanco invertira S/. 14 millones en planta procesadora de papa en Peru

El Banco Agropecuario (Agrobanco) invertirá 14 millones de nuevos soles en la instalación de una planta procesadora de papa en la provincia de Cutervo, cuyo producto final será exportado a Italia, informó el titular de la institución, Manuel Noriega To...
July 23, 2007

McCain announces 100% of its UK Fries use 100% British potatoes

McCain Foods today announces that all its french fries will be made from 100% British potatoes from October 2007. McCain works with more than 300 British farmers and for the past five years 95% of its products have been made from British potatoes. This...
July 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...
July 23, 2007

Frituren met stoom, zonder vet in de HiFri

Frituren zonder vet, maar met oververhitte stoom, die circuleert in een gesloten circuit. Onderzoeksorganisatie TNO heeft een "gezond en veilig'' alternatief voor de traditionele frituurpan ontwikkeld. De HiFri komt eind dit jaar op de markt. De ...
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July 22, 2007

Ministry of Health funds three-year study on french fries

The Ministry of Health is funding a three year study on french fries, as part of an initiative to make the popular takeaway food healthier. Horticulture New Zealand chip group food and education spokeswoman Glenda Gourley said the funding was initially...
July 20, 2007

Hein Deprez: "Ik stap nooit uit Univeg"

"Ondernemen is anticiperen. Je ogen en oren goed openhouden en goed geïnformeerd zijn", zegt Hein Deprez, de topman van het Belgische groente- en fruitconcern Univeg. Dat het succes van Univeg en de recente overname van de Henegouwse aardappe...
July 19, 2007

13% van de belgen eet friet op een gemiddelde dag

Op een gemiddelde dag eet 13 procent van de Belgen friet. Dat blijkt uit onderzoek van VLAM. Het gaat in de eerste plaats om het thuis eten van zelfgebakken (diepvries)friet. De frituren in ons land krijgen dagelijks zo'n 460.000 hongerige magen over d...
July 19, 2007

Koers van Pinguin blijft Euronext Brussel verrassen

De diepvriesgroentespecialist Pinguin zet zijn opmars op Euronext Brussel verder. Nadat het aandeel dinsdag al 7,6 procent had gewonnen, kwam er woensdag om 11u15 opnieuw 14,4 procent bij en noteerde Pinguin op 19,45 euro.
July 17, 2007

Tasmanian potato growers receive 12% price increase

Tasmanian potato growers have won a 12 per cent price jump for next season from vegetable processor Simplot. An extra $30 a tonne will be paid for first grade potatoes and $27.50 for all other processing potatoes. The Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Ass...
July 01, 2007

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