Potato News

Replacing fat can be achieved by spreadable gel particles prepared by superheating potato starch and then cooling, Dutch researchers have reported. Peter Steeneken and Albert Woortman from TNO Quality of Life report: "Superheated starch (SHS) exhi...

In the latest twist in the battle to control Wendy's International Inc., investor Nelson Peltz's firm said it wants to expand and gain control of the hamburger chain's board.Mr. Peltz's firm, Trian Fund Management LP, said it wants to increase the size...

McCain Foods (Canada) is pleased to have been recognized as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies for 2007.The national award, sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC Commercial Banking and the National Post, recognizes excellence in Canadian owned and managed...

McDonald’s will set up a food processing unit in Haryana or Punjab with an investment of Rs 100 crore to complement its sourcing activities in the local markets. “We are in discussion with both Punjab and Haryana for opening a food processing plant, wh...

Fast food companies, looking for a way to attract budget-conscious customers and keep them spending, are increasingly offering more food for less money. Jeffrey Davis, president of restaurant research firm Sandelman &Associates, said adding bigger...

Asoyia is introducing a new product that not only meets the increasing consumer demand for low trans fat foods, but also maintains an elevated degree of stability and neutral taste so important to food processors. Asoyia Mid Oleic Ultra Low Lin Oil (...

Walkers, the UK's No. 1 crisps and snacks manufacturer, is launching a £5m television and marketing campaign behind SunBites – its first ever wholegrain snack brand. SunBites, the most significant Walkers launch last year, is already worth £5.4m. The ...

CêlaVíta introduceert op de Fruit Logistica in Berlijn een nieuwe lijn aardappelprodukten, genaamd 'Ready to Heat'. Deze lijn bevat diverse soorten bewerkte aardappelen, die volledig gegaard zijn. De producten zijn 100% vers, en hoeven alleen nog te wo...

Soaring energy costs may be roiling the financial markets, but world governments are also being rattled by a more basic form of inflation: sky-high food prices.   Pakistan is stockpiling wheat and using its military to guard flour mills. Indonesian con...

Een delegatie van de Nederlandse Akkerbouw Vakbond (NAV) en het Algemeen Boeren Syndicaat (ABS) uit België is enthousiast teruggekeerd van de uitwisselingsgesprekken met de United Potato Growers of America (UPGA) in Salt Lake City. Duidelijk is geword...

In an effort to scoop up more sales from women 25-54, Frito-Lay’s Tostitos is prepping a year-long multiplatform campaign with Food Network’s Simply Delicioso.   Beginning this month, six 30-second on-air vignettes will show Hoffman whipping up a diffe...

McDonald's Corp. said Friday that global sales rose 5.7 percent in January, boosted by a stronger-than-expected showing in the U.S. and growth in Europe and Asia.The report eased investor concerns about fallout from an economic slowdown and sent the co...