Potato News from Asia

August 10, 2011

Dutch eye potato opportunities in the Philippines

Many Dutch businessmen are starting to show an interest in agriculture in the Philippines. This sudden interest marks the success of the Philippine Netherlands Business Council or PNBC’s working luncheon where it showcased the richness or potential we...

August 08, 2011

Anti-dumping tax on imported potato starch may end next year, China says

China's anti-dumping tax on potato starch imported from the European Union (EU) may expire on Feb 6 next year, said the Ministry of Commerce on Saturday. But Chinese Starch producers could request for review on ending the tax 60 days before Feb 6 next...

August 07, 2011

El impuesto antidumping de China al almidón de papas importado podría terminar próximo año

El impuesto antidumping de China al almidón de papa importado desde la Unión Europea (UE) podría expirar el 6 de febrero del año próximo, anunció hoy el Ministerio de Comercio (MC). Aunque los productores nacionales podrían solicitar su revisión 60 día...

July 26, 2011

Potato farmers in Lebanon suffer another dismal season

Lebanese Potato farmers looking to recover losses made during an unseasonably dry harvest season last year have had their hopes dashed, as prices of the produce plummet to below total costs by roughly LL150 per kilogram. The year’s first potato harves...

July 26, 2011

Heat and Control acquires Flavorite Technologies

Heat and Control, a leading supplier of processing and packaging machinery to the global food processing industry, has acquired Flavorite Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

July 15, 2011

Parle, Priya Group team up for Full Toss snack brand

Snack manufacturer Parle has tied up with the Priya Group to manufacture, supply and package wafers and snacks for its newly-launched brand Full Toss. Under the agreement, Priya will manufacture 3,000 tonne potato chips and snacks annually for the FMC...

China Essence Group Executive Chairman and CEO Zhao Libin

July 15, 2011

Potato starch manufacturer China Essence Group releases annual report

Chinese Starch manufacturer the China Essence Group has released its annual report. On this occasion, China Essence Group Executive Chairman and CEO Zhao Libin made the following statement: I am pleased to report that China Essence has delivered anoth...

July 07, 2011

CKE Restaurants Announces Opening of First Two Hardee’s® Locations in Kazakhstan

CKE Restaurants, Inc., today announced the opening of two Hardee’s® restaurants in Almaty, Kazakhstan. This marks the first of at least 12 Hardee’s restaurants to be opened in Kazakhstan over the next five years. Hardee’s is the first major western qui...

July 06, 2011

Sri Lanka increases taxes on imported potatoes to save the local farmer

The Sri Lankan government has decided to increase the import tax on potatoes from Rs 20 to 30, International Monetary Cooperation Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama has said. The price of potatoes has gone down in local markets and the farmers complain tha...

July 05, 2011

McCain Foods India launches new products - beyond potato

McCain Foods India Pvt. Ltd, the Indian subsidiary of McCain Foods Limited - the world’s largest producer of frozen French fries and potato specialty products, has launched new product for the Indian market.

June 27, 2011

Prakash Snacks raises $30 Million

Sequoia Capital invests $30 million in Indore-based Prakash Snacks for an undisclosed stake.

June 07, 2011

Lebanon prosecutor mulls Canadian farmer case

Nearly seven weeks after his detention, a Lebanese prosecutor is now mulling over the case of a Canadian farmer alleged to have exported rotten potatoes to Algeria.

May 30, 2011

Trade War Between China and EU from Coated Paper to Potato Starch

This article was offered to us for publication on PotatoPro by CCM International Ltd, a Chinese market research company focusing on China, Asia-Pacific Rim and the global market. CCM offers Market Data, Analysis, Reports, Newsletters, Buyer-Trader In...

May 30, 2011

Simplot and Himalya International form Joint venture in India

Himalya International India &J R Simplot Company, USA have signed memorandum of understanding to form joint venture in India.

May 29, 2011

First BMA potato flake line in production in China

Chifeng City Linkage Food Co. in Inner Mongolia celebrated this grand official opening on 29 December 2010.

May 26, 2011

Kurkure launches 'Ingredients of India', three new regional flavours

India-based Namkeen brand from PepsiCo, Kurkure has launched three new products under the 'Ingredients of India' range made with a special ingredient, Dal.

May 25, 2011

China Essence Group announces results FY2011

China Essence Group Ltd. (“China Essence” or the “Group”), one of the largest, leading integrated producers of potato products in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”), announced results for the fourth quarter (“4Q FY2011”) and financial year ended 31 March 2011 (“FY2011”).

May 18, 2011

Ministerio de Comercio de China niega estar en guerra comercial con la UE por el almidón de papa

El Ministerio de Comercio de China ha negado que el país se halle en una guerra comercial contra la Unión Europea. El ministerio ha respondido así a la acusación de que China está imponiendo una disposición antisubsidio a los productos de almidón de pa...