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May 06, 2010

PEI Potato growers supplying McCain Foods get better price after arbitration

Potato farmers selling potatoes to McCain Foods have seen their contract improved after going to arbitration.The farmers had complained McCain's offer price was not even close to what Cavendish Farms is giving its farmers. The issue went to arbitration...

May 06, 2010

Euro Potato: Early Potato Crop developments;Maincrop Market roundup

Heavy rain and frequent frost during the winter in most Mediterranean, Northern European and Middle Eastern countries has had a large effect on early potato production.Imports to European markets are later and lighter in volume than in most recent seas...

National Chip week 2010 (United Kingdom)

May 05, 2010

National Chip Week 2010 very successful

Generating national newspaper coverage every single day and slots on prime time and day time television and radio programmes;the success of National Chip Week 2010 speaks for itself. An official review shows that the Week generated coverage worth ove...

Idaho Potato Commission Potato Lover Display Winner

May 03, 2010

Idaho Potato Commission Announces 2010 Potato Lover’s Month Retail Display Contest Winners

The Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) 19th Annual Potato Lover’s Month Retail Display Contest triggerred retailers to pull out all the stops: Floor-to-ceiling, head-turning displays and increased retailer participation demonstrated that this retail promo...

April 29, 2010

European Snacks Association pledges to change advertising to children

The European Snack Association (ESA) joins the EU pledge initiative.The EU Pledge is a commitment by leading food and beverage companies in Europe to change food and beverage advertising on TV, print and internet to children under the age of 12 in the ...

April 28, 2010

Potato Council tenders Potato Storage Research

The annual potato production in GB is approximately 6 million tonnes, of which 60% will be stored prior to fresh consumption or processing. Potato Council is currently supporting research to identify options to improve sprout control, through an imp...

April 27, 2010

German Food Companies Say No to Genetically Modified Potatoes

According to the results of a survey released this month by the German branch of the environmental organization Greenpeace, a number of snacks and fast food giants including Burger King, McDonald's, German seafood chain Nordsee and chipmaker Lorenz Sna...

April 25, 2010

Walker Brothers potato farm received NPC Environmental Stewartship award

Walker Brothers has received one of two Environmental Stewardship Awards from the National Potato Council. Along with a farm in Washington State, Walker Brothers farm was praised for their leadership in habitat conservation for wildlife as well as pro...

April 24, 2010

Idaho potato growers plant potatoes without deal

Idaho potato growers are taking to the field this spring without a collective agreement with major processors. The collective bargaining process broke down in Idaho last year following a dispute with ConAgra Foods. Growers blamed ConAgra, and the compa...

April 23, 2010

American Frozen Food Institute elects Wyman’s Edward R. Flanagan as Chairman

The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) today announced the election of Edward R. Flanagan of Jasper Wyman &Son, Inc. to be chairman of the AFFI Board of Directors. "The American Frozen Food Institute is fortunate to have such a strong leade...

April 15, 2010

China International Potato Summit Forum Held in Beijing to Enhance Exchange and Cooperation

The China International Potato Summit Forum was jointly held by MOA Agricultural Trade Promotion Centre and the Government of Yanqing County, Beijing. Vice Agricultural Minister Niu Dun attended the forum and delivered remarks, together with Director-G...

Packaging Machinery shipments US annual growth

April 14, 2010

PMMI economic outlook: US Economy in mild recovery

According to PMMI’s Quarterly Economic Outlook, the U.S. is in the early stages of a mild recovery. The Industrial Production Index reached a low point in October, ending its worst economic downturn since 1946. Most industries are showing increasing a...

Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA)

April 14, 2010

PROCESS EXPO Shifts to Biennial Show in 2011

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced plans to transition to a biennial show in Chicago, starting November 2011. This major shift to a two-year show cycle allows exhibitors to improve their exhibition ROI and focus on one worldwid...

April 13, 2010

Pack Expo will include Food Safety Resource Center

BNP Media, organizer of the Food Safety Summit;and PMMI, producer of the PACK EXPO family of trade shows;are pleased to announce the debut of the Food Safety Summit Resource Center at PACK EXPO International 2010 (McCormick Place, Chicago;Oct. 31–Nov....

April 12, 2010

Conagra Foods Acquires Elan Nutrition

ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) announced today that it has acquired Elan Nutrition, a privately-held formulator and manufacturer of snack and nutrition bars based in Grand Rapids, Mich. Financial terms of the transaction, which closed today, were not...

April 08, 2010

Rob Clayton appointed Director of Potato Council

Dr Rob Clayton has been appointed Director of the Potato Council, a division of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), following a two month spell acting as the interim director of that division.Dr Clayton has over 20 years experien...

March 30, 2010

Excess supply hits potato prices

Potato growers should examine the market carefully before planting large acreages this spring, as they tisk oversupplying the market and depressing prices. Last season's poor prices came about as a direct result of over-supply, latest figures from the...

March 22, 2010

Health Care bill causes big changes in Restaurant Industry

As President Barack Obama prepares to sign a sweeping health care reform bill into law, the foodservice industry faces changes of historic proportion. In addition to requiring many restaurant operators to contribute to health care coverage for their ...