Energy and Environment

November 26, 2009

McDonald's logo gets green background in Europe

McDonald's will swap the traditional red backdrop for a deep hunter green to offset its Golden Arches across German in an effort to promote a more eco-friendly image, the company said Monday. The change is to occur in about 100 German McDonald's rest...

November 25, 2009

McCain Foods received award for fryer energy recovery system in Carberry

McCain Foods (Canada) was recognized for its environmental leadership and energy conservation achievements at an awards dinner in Toronto on Nov. 24. The company received the award for its energy recovery system at its potato processing plant in Carber...

November 20, 2009

Lamb Weston Meijer wil op termijn eigen biogas installatie

Aardappelverwerkingsbedrijf Lamb Weston/Meijer in Kruiningen wil op termijn een biogasinstallatie in gebruik nemen.Het bedrijf heeft daarvoor een zogeheten 8.19 melding Wet Milieubeheer gedaan bij de gemeente Reimerswaal.Zo'n melding is noodzakelijk al...

November 18, 2009

Aceite de papas fritas moverá flotilla de Burger King

La cadena de restaurantes de comida rápida Burger King (BK) usará el aceite para hacer las papas fritas como combustible para su flota de camiones. El biocombustible utilizado se elabora a partir de aceite vegetal, aproximadamente unos 300 litros diar...

October 29, 2009

Most European Palm Oil Buyers Fail Sustainability Test, Claims WWF

The majority of European palm oil buyers are failing to buy certified sustainable palm oil, despite its availability and the previous commitments by many companies to purchase it, according to a first assessment by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).WWF’s P...

October 29, 2009

Simplot and Blue Source Alliance Helps Growers Capture Carbon Opportunities

International food and agribusiness leader J. R. Simplot Company and leading emissions reduction project developer and offset marketer, Blue Source LLC, today announced the formation of a strategic alliance to assist American farmers interested in enga...

October 22, 2009

McCain Foods (Canada) turns former waste water lagoon at Carberry plant into nature

Business, government, and conservation interests gathered at the McCain Foods (Canada) plant in Carberry today to celebrate a remarkable achievement. A former wastewater lagoon that for years had been devoid of wildlife, has been revitalized.

October 20, 2009

New Cavendish Farms bio-gas plant helps with disposal of bad wheat

Cavendish Farms is taking unmarketable grain at its new bio-gas plant in New Annan, Prince Edward Island.The company will transport the wheat to the plant.It has been a difficult year for many Island grain farmers with higher levels of toxins making s...

October 19, 2009

McCain Foods Releases its First Global Corporate Social Responsibility Report

McCain Foods has released its first global corporate social responsibility (CSR) report. This benchmark report, following the guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative, outlines for the first time the company’s progress and commitment to continued ...

October 13, 2009

Greenvale AP's 'Green' Potato Packaging Prevents Greening

Greenvale's new packaging for its Lady Balfour organic potatoes has increased shelf life, decreased wastage and reduced complaints about greening by over 50%.Greenvale AP is the UK's largest supplier of fresh potatoes and Lady Balfour is one of the UK'...

September 27, 2009

Edmonton potato farmer gives away spuds to protest urban sprawl

In Edmonton, AB Canada, Potato farmer Gord Visser decided to give away 100,000 pounds of Russet potatoes to raise awareness about local food grown in the northeast corner of Edmonton.Gordon Visser makes an unlikely barker of the one-day sale.

September 23, 2009

Bannock Russet new potato variety for McDonald's french fries?

From the fields of Idaho to tasting rooms in suburban Chicago, potato farmers, researchers and industry representatives are in the midst of an elusive hunt: finding a new spud for McDonald's french fries.

September 16, 2009

Frito-Lay to invest $28.5 million at its Beloit plant

Frito-Lay plans to invest $28.5 million at its Beloit plant, a move that helps retain 500 jobs and adds about 25 new positions. Since 2001, Frito-Lay has invested $20 million into the plant that has an annual payroll of about $32 million and has cons...

September 11, 2009

Free Tree Planted With Every DeeAmore Potato Purchase

One potato, two potato, three potato, four...the more DeeAmore potatoes America eats, the more forests are restored. It's the DeeAmore "Buy One Get One Tree"program, and it's just in time for earth-friendly, budget-friendly holiday gift-givi...

September 08, 2009

Restrain Ethylene generator wins Potato Europe 2009 innovation award

The PotatoEurope 2009 Innovation Award was handed out this evening to the company Restrain Company Ltd for its Restrain Generator.

September 04, 2009

Potato Peel waste helps predators of thrips in greenhouses

As part of a research project into methods to reinforce anti-parasite biological agents in growth media, the horticulture department of the Dutch University of Wageningen has made a promising discovery. When the growing medium is covered with waste fro...

September 04, 2009

Sustainability at Frito-Lay (Phil Lempert Supermarket Guru)

What began as two small, mom-and-pop chip operations back in the early 1930’s is now the largest snack-selling company in the United States. Today, Frito-Lay, maker of such favorites as LAY'S®, FRITOS®, CHEETOS® and SUNCHIPS®, has more than fifteen $10...

August 29, 2009

‘Non-GMO’ Seal Identifies Foods Mostly Biotech-Free

Alarmed that genetically engineered crops may be finding their way into organic and natural foods, an industry group has begun a campaign to test products and label those that are largely free of biotech ingredients. With farmers using gene-altered se...