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十月 01, 2007

Pinguin rondt overname Lutosa af

De West-Vlaamse beursgenoteerde diepvriesgroentespecialist Pinguin heeft de overname van aardappelverwerker Lutosa afgerond. Het bedrijf betaalde 175 miljoen euro voor de overname. Dankzij de overname verdubbelt Pinguin nagenoeg in omvang en wordt het ...

十月 01, 2007

Netherlands to launch carbon-based packaging tax

A decision by the Netherlands to put a carbon-based tax on packaging could have far reaching consequences across the EU for processors.The tax, thought to be the first in Europe, will not only mean higher costs for processors, but could be the start o...

九月 29, 2007

Una empresa española envasará patatas para cocinar al microondas

Varios productores de patatas de Oliana, agrupados bajo la marca Trumfos del Pirineu, estudian la posiblidad de comercializar patatas preparadas para cocinar al microondas, adaptándose así a los nuevos hábitos culinarios y al ritmo de vida de los ciuda...

九月 28, 2007

USPB promotes dehydrated potatoes in Thailand

The United States Potato Board (USPB) is tapping into the food and bakery business in Thailand by promoting the use of dehydrated potatoes. The USPB, a non-profit organisation that represents potato growers, is working with the Thai food industry to...

九月 28, 2007

Idaho Potato Commission adds fresh talent to its retail food team

The Idaho Potato Commission welcomes Kent Beesley as Retail Promotions Director/West. Beesley will be responsible for educating retailers on how Idaho Potatoes can help boost profits in the potato category in grocery stores and other venues where potat...

九月 28, 2007

India's 'retail revolution' sours for Reliance

Indian giant Reliance Industries has frozen plans to bring a Western-style "retail revolution"to the nation's biggest state amid bitter opposition from small traders, an official said Wednesday. Reliance has suspended retail operations and ...

九月 27, 2007

Conagra announces dividend increase and share repurchase

Today the board of directors of ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE:CAG) announced two items related to the company's capital allocation program: The quarterly dividend has been raised to $0.19 per common share. This new rate will start with the Dec. 3, 2007...

九月 26, 2007

AUSVEG and PPAA sign MOU to strengthen the Australian potato industry’s

The Australian potato industry is set for increased success after AUSVEG and the Potato Processors Association of Australian (PPAA) formalised their commitment to working together for the betterment of the industry by signing a historic Memorandum of ...

九月 25, 2007

Tikapapa. Linking urban consumers and Andean producers with the biodiversity of potato

In Peru, more than 2000 varieties of native potatoes are cultivated. However, the vast majority of them remain unknown by consumers who do not even know five varieties of potato and are not aware of their nutritious values either. This situation is ch...

九月 22, 2007

Australian Growers Association: McCain and Simplot unable to buy enough potatoes

The Australian Vegetable and Potato Growers Association says growing your own vegetables could help combat rising food prices and a potential shortage of fresh produce because of the drought. "We're seeing a shortage of carrots and we could pot...

九月 21, 2007

Dr. Alexander Pavlista elected president of PAA

Dr. Alexander Pavlista of Scottsbluff was elected president of the Potato Association of America in August, during the organization's annual meeting at Idaho Falls, Idaho. The association has more than 700 members, including scientists in university, ...

九月 21, 2007

Failliet Perfecta start door als Kiremko-Perfecta

Bakwandenfabrikant Perfecta Nederland uit Utrecht is failliet verklaard nadat het bedrijf begin augustus surseance van betaling kreeg. De activiteiten worden door Kiremko in Woerden voortgezet onder de naam Kiremko Perfecta. Juni dit jaar is Perfect...

九月 20, 2007

ConAgra Foods reports stronger prices and volumes for Lamb Weston Potato Specialties operations

ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE:CAG) one of North America’s leading packaged food companies, today reported results for the fiscal 2008 first quarter ended Aug. 26, 2007. Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.36, including net $0.02 per diluted sha...

九月 19, 2007

United Potato Growers asks Idaho farmers to withhold potato shipments

United Potato Growers of America issued an open letter asking farmers in Idaho to withhold some potato shipments to help shore up potato prices and prevent a shortage later this year. A hot growing season meant farmers dug up fewer potatoes compared...

九月 17, 2007

Neiker: “buscamos una patata que sirva para consumo en fresco y para el proceso industrial”

El Instituto Vasco de Investigación y Desarrollo, Neiker, tiene como objetivo conseguir una o más variedades de patata que reúnan las características óptimas tanto para el consumo en fresco como para el proceso industrial.

九月 17, 2007

ALL CANDY EXPO(R) Forecasts Upcoming Confectionery and Snack Trends

At the annual ALL CANDY EXPO, starting today, confectionery and snack-food industry leaders, distributors and retailersreveal the new trends that will drive sales for 2007 and 2008. The largest confectionery show in North America now adds savory snacks...

九月 14, 2007

ConAgra buys Prosser plant

ConAgra Foods, an Omaha, Neb.-based food processing company, has an agreement to purchase the Prosser facility from Stanwood, Wash.-based Twin City Foods. The purchase is scheduled to close in the next 30 days, and does not include the facility in El...

九月 12, 2007

Idaho Potato Commission announced new marketing plans

The Idaho Potato Commission announced initiatives for its 2007-08 season that include the release of two new commercials with spokesperson Denise Austin and the launch of a major cable television commercial campaign expected to make over a billion con...