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三月 13, 2009

Calgary's trans fat initiative dismantled as a result of reorganisations

The province Alberta has put an end to Calgary's trans fat initiative. In January 2008, the Calgary Health Region began limiting the amount of trans fats restaurants could use to less than two percent. It was the first part of a multi-phase initia...
United Biscuits Phileas Fogg Premium Snack Range back on TV
三月 13, 2009

United Biscuits Phileas Fogg Premium Snack Range back on TV

Phileas Fogg, the recently re-launched premium snack brand with truly authentic flavours, is hitting TV screens nationwide on the 16th March. United Biscuits UK’s £3m advertising campaign will promote the iconic range of delicious savoury snacks, which...
三月 12, 2009

Genetische varieteit aardappel in stand gehouden door boeren in de Andes

Boeren in de Andes houden de genetische variëteit van de aardappel in stand door soms wel honderd verschillende lokale cultivars te verbouwen. Dat stelt promovendus ir. Stef de Haan, die tussen 2003 en 2006 veldonderzoek deed bij acht boerengemeenschap...
 McCain Foods
三月 12, 2009

'Focus on Energy' saves $875,000 annually at McCain Foods Wisconsin plants

With potato-processing plants around the world, McCain Foods has a total production capacity to make more than one million pounds of french fries an hour. In fact, the company makes one-third of all frozen french fries in the world. Despite the high pe...
 United States Potato Board
三月 12, 2009

USPB President Tim O'Connor calls for strategic approach to improve potato sales

The potato industry needs innovation to create a long-term rise in demand, U.S. Potato Board President Tim O’Connor said at the group’s annual meeting.“There’s a difference between increasing demand and just getting a temporary sales bump,” O’Connor sa...
三月 12, 2009

Poolfonds aardappelen goed ontvangen

Het plan voor een landelijk poolfonds voor een betere aardappelprijs is dinsdagavond op een eerste bijeenkomst met grote waardering ontvangen. Ongeveer 200 zuidwestelijke aardappeltelers waren in Bergen op Zoom aanwezig. Ze kregen informatie over het g...
三月 12, 2009

Reduced snack portions cut calorie intake

Portion-controlled packaging for snacks could play a dual role in fighting raging obesity rates by reducing consumer calorific in-take and heightening awareness to portion size, finds new research from the US. Scientists at the University of Colorado D...
 McCain Foods
三月 12, 2009

McCain launches potato scholarship

McCain Foods has launched a new scholarship scheme for students at Askham Bryan College, York, who are studying degrees in any subject relating to potato production or processing.As part of the sponsorship McCain is offering up to £5000 towards tuition...
三月 12, 2009

New Zealand and the International Potato Center

New Zealand’s International Aid and Development Agency (NZAID) is a relatively recent but highly valued partner of the International Potato Center (CIP) (...) NZAID is currently providing support for a CIP research and development project in Latin Amer...
 Cape Cod potato Chips
三月 11, 2009

Steve Bernard, founder of Cape Cod Potato Chips, dies

When Steve Bernard, founder of Cape Cod Potato Chips, learned that he had cancer, he lamented just one missed opportunity in his life. "The only thing that he was upset about was wanting to take his grandsons fly-fishing in Montana,"said his ...
Farms Frites Nature's Goodness
三月 11, 2009

Farm Frites now using 100% sunflower oil for Nature's Goodness

Farm Frites are now using 100 per cent sunflower oil to make their Nature’s Goodness range of chips, wedges and croquettes, meaning diners get a healthier experience when treating themselves. Containing less than five per cent fat even after frying, th...
 Canola
三月 11, 2009

Canola Council of Canada invest in research on health benefits of Canola oil

The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) today announced a new wave of investment - $350,000 - into research on the role of canola in the prevention and treatment of heart disease and diabetes.The announcement of funding under the Canola Product Research Fun...

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