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October 28, 2011

Sharp price drop potatoes and potato starch results in profit warning China Essence Group

Potato starch manufacturer China Essence Group Ltd issued a profit warning for Q2 FY2012 and H1 FY2012, saying the company expects a loss in these periods due to "unexpected sharp movements in the prices of potatoes and potato starch".
October 28, 2011

"Speciale aardappelsoorten voorzien steeds meer in behoefte"

Er komt steeds meer vraag naar speciale aardappelsoorten. Dat vertelt Ron Vreeswijk van de gelijknamige Rotterdamse aardappelgroothandel. "Ook hier in Rotterdam zijn er steeds meer allochtone keukens, die aardappelen gebruiken in hun gerechten. Me...
Masaï vrouw wordt aardappelpionier
October 28, 2011

Masaï vrouw wordt aardappelpionier

Christine Nashuru lijkt een traditionele Masaï vrouw, lang en stil. Ze leeft in het Transmara district in Kenia. Ze heeft, doordat ze vrouw is, geen formeel onderwijs genoten, maar, dankzij een cursus van het CIP (International Potato Center) is zij nu...
October 27, 2011

Potato processing plant in Kyrgyzstan will be put into operation in mid-November

A potato processing plant in Talas oblast will be put into operation in mid-November. For today all the equipment of the plant is installed.
 2011 Idaho® Potato Crop Marks the 75th Anniversary for the Idaho Potato Commission
October 27, 2011

2011 Idaho® Potato Crop Marks the 75th Anniversary for the Idaho Potato Commission

Milestone Year Kicks Off with a Tribute to the Farmers and State’s Rich Natural Resources. The 2011 Idaho® potato harvest season is in full swing and the 319,000 acres that will be harvested are expected to yield more than 12 billion pounds of potatoes.
 EasyGrade integral bounce roller stone clod
October 27, 2011

Tong Peal introduces ‘sizeable’ technical advancements

Tong Peal, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of handling and sorting equipment for the vegetable handling industry, has introduced a new and innovative screen grading module which has been specifically designed to bring together the key handli...
Key Technology Appoints Richard Hebel as Optical Product Marketing Manager
October 27, 2011

Key Technology Appoints Richard Hebel as Optical Product Marketing Manager

Key Technology announces the appointment of Richard Hebel to the position of Optical Product Marketing Manager. Hebel is responsible for planning and managing activities that support the development and sales of Key’s laser / camera sorting systems inc...
October 27, 2011

Lage eerste notering fritesaardappelen in Goes

De eerste frietaardappelnotering van het nieuwe seizoen komt uit op 3,25 tot 4,25 euro per 100 kg voor frietgeschikte aardappelen en 4,00 tot 5,00 euro voor exportgeschikte aardappelen. Dit heeft Dick Vogelaar, gespreksleider van de noteringscommissie,...
October 26, 2011

Investigadora colombiana crea puré de papa instantáneo con sabores

La papa, fuente rica en proteína, carbohidratos, potasio y vitamina C, es el cuarto alimento más consumido a nivel mundial, y de ahí su importancia no solo en su preparación sino en su conservación. La ingeniera química de la Universidad Nacional de C...
 ICD Research
October 26, 2011

Walmart strongest performer among largest North-American hyper- & supermarkets

The hypermarket, supermarket and discounter retail sector in North America is highly organized, with large national and international store chains dominating the marketplace. In 2010, the region's top 10 hypermarkets, supermarkets and discounters toge...
Wendy's opens first redesigned restaurant in Canada
October 26, 2011

Wendy's opens first redesigned restaurant in Canada

Beginning today, Wendy's customers in Etobicoke, ON will have the opportunity to try new menu items in an ultra modern setting as the company opens one of four new concept stores to be tested in North America. It is the first Canadian concept store fo...
October 26, 2011

Nederlands pootgoed impuls voor voedselproductie Kenia

De Nederlandse aardappel kan een bijdrage leveren aan het oplossen van het voedselprobleem in Kenia. Daarvoor is vers, virusvrij pootgoed nodig. Rob Holtrop werkt daaraan. Aardappel is, na mais, het gewas dat in Kenia het meest wordt verbouwd voor lok...

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