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October 26, 2007

Wendy's Earnings Fall but Beat Estimates

Wendy's reported its third-quarter earnings fell 57 percent from a year ago, before it spun off the Tim Hortons coffee and doughnut chain. But its results easily beat Wall Street estimates, helped by improving margins and cost controls. Sales at store...
October 26, 2007

Aviko wint Achterhoek Promotieprijs

Aardappelproducent Aviko in Steenderen heeft de Achterhoek Promotieprijs 2007 gewonnen. De prijs werd vrijdagavond uitgereikt in schouwburg Amphion in Doetinchem. De prijs wordt om het jaar uitgereikt aan een instelling, bedrijf of persoon die op een...
October 26, 2007

Eerste notering aardappelen in Emmeloord 'reële prijs'

,,Een goede weergave van de markt", vindt directeur Dick Zelhorst van Aviko Potato van de eerste notering dit seizoen van aardappelen aan de wekelijkse landbouwbeurs in Emmeloord.Fritesgeschikte aardappelen leverden per 100 kilo maximaal 9,25 euro...
October 26, 2007

'Aardappelareaal onder druk door hoge graanprijs'

Als de graanprijzen hoog blijven, komt het aardappel­areaal volgend jaar onder druk te staan. Dat verwacht Peter Pals, sectormanager akker- en tuinbouw van de Rabobank. "Zo'n 80 procent van het aardappelareaal ligt op de gespecialiseerde akkerbo...
October 26, 2007

Jays Foods may shut down plant in Butler

Jays Foods Inc., which has filed for bankruptcy protection, may close its facilities in Butler, DePere and Silver Lake in December and the closings could be permanent if a buyer isn't found for the snack food maker. Chicago-based Jays Foods, maker of...
October 25, 2007

Idaho Potato Commission Congratulates Idaho Growers on Another Harvest Well Done

Idaho produced approximately 13 billion pounds of their signature spuds during the harvest, which runs from August through October. The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC), representing Idaho Potato processors, shippers and growers, reports another excellent...
October 25, 2007

Afspraken over inkrimping personeelsbestand Avebe formeel bekrachtigd

Zetmeelcoöperatie Avebe en de vakbonden hebben een overeenkomst gesloten over de manier waarop het aantal arbeidsplaatsen bij het bedrijf wordt teruggebracht. Avebe gaat naar 850 personeelsleden in augustus 2011. Nu werken er nog circa 1.050 mensen. De...
October 25, 2007

Reductions needed in the sodium added to foods

In an effort to save lives and reduce disability from stroke and heart disease, 17 of Canada’s leading health groups and professional associations today urged comprehensive action to reduce sodium levels in food.“Increased blood pressure is the leading...
October 25, 2007

Othello French fry plants reap recognition

Othello’s Simplot potato plant didn’t set out to win the company’s first Food Group Operational Excellence Award. But plant manager Steve Anderson can’t say he’s sorry they got it. “Our philosophy is to do everything as excellently as we can,” he said....
October 25, 2007

Bunge sees earnings double in Q3

Bunge, a supplier of agricultural and edible oil products to the food industry, today reported that earnings more than doubled in its third quarter on the back of strong market conditions.Net income for the quarter ended September 30 2007 shot up 108 p...
October 25, 2007

"Vraag naar fritesaardappelen stijgt"

De vraag naar fritesaardappelen neemt toe. Dat komt omdat de capaciteit van de aardappelverwerkende industrie groeit. Bovendien neemt het aardappelareaal af. Dat zei voorzitter Kees van Arendonk van de Nederlandse Aardappel Organisatie (NAO) vandaag...
 Frito-Lay's flat earth fruit and vegetable chips
October 25, 2007

Sales Frito-Lay's Flat Earth fruit and vegetable chips disappointing

Frito-Lay's new Flat Earth fruit and vegetable chips have not generated the sales the company had hoped for, PepsiCo Inc.'s North America CEO John Compton told The Associated Press two weeks ago.   The Flat Earth line of products, released in America ...

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