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Diciembre 29, 2007
Lamb Weston Meijer is planning a nine-story warehouse in Wisbech, UK
The Wisbech standard reports that Lamb Weston Meijer, the Dutch potato processing company co-owned by United States-headquartered ConAgra Foods/Lamb Weston and Meijer Beheer B.V. of the Netherlands, is planning a new facility in Wisbech, United Kingdo...
Diciembre 28, 2007
McCain Argentina lanzo un nuevo portal al servicio del productor
El jueves 20 de diciembre Mc Cain Argentina, con sede en la ciudad de Balcarce, presentó en el Auditorio del Museo Fangio, una importante herramienta de informática, para que a través de Internet, los productores proveedores de Mc Cain puedan tener acc...
Diciembre 28, 2007
Wakker Dier in actie tegen Frietje met
Een kip brengt 86 minuten door in een legbatterij voor de mayonaise op een frietje mét, berekende de Stichting Wakker Dier. Na de succesvolle ‘biggencampagne’ wil de Stichting nu het gebruik van legbatterijeieren uitbannen. Volgens wakker Dier kiest de...
Diciembre 28, 2007
Tater tot blaze leaves Idaho firefighters a little embarrassed
A fire station crew must be a little embarrassed by the way some of this state's famous potatoes got fried. Boise, Idaho firefighters returning from a medical call had to turn their hose on the firehouse kitchen after an overheated pan full of Tater T...
Diciembre 20, 2007
Burger King takes fast-food trans fat crown in Canada;Government threatens regulations
Burger King has gained the dubious distinction of having the highest levels of artery-clogging, obesity-inducing trans fats in its french fries, chicken nuggets and other meals compared with its fast-food peers, according to federal data released Thur...
Diciembre 20, 2007
Conagra reports stronger than expected EPS.
ConAgra Foods, Inc., today reported results for the fiscal 2008 second quarter ended Nov. 25, 2007. Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.50, which includes $0.03 per diluted share of costs related to the recent pot pie recall. Gary Rodkin, C... Contenido Patrocinado
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Diciembre 20, 2007
Selkhozinvest announced construction of a Potato Processing Plant in the Tyumen Region (Siberia)
According to the department of investment policy of the Tyumen region, Ivan Dudanov, Chairman of the Directors Board of Selkhozinvest announced the company's plans to invest about EUR30 million into the construction of a potato processing plant and to...
Diciembre 19, 2007
McCain Foods plans new French fry factory in the United States
McCain Foods Limited announced today its intent to invest C$150 million for the construction of a new french fry plant in the Pacific Northwest. The facility will be designed to produce French fries and potato specialties primarily for food service an...
Diciembre 14, 2007
Simplot adds fourth shift in Portage La Prairie french fry factory
Expansion is coming to the Simplot Canada Ltd. potato processing facility in Portage la Prairie.The plant is expanding production by adding a fourth shift, and plans to hire 40 more people by mid-spring. “Worldwide demand for our food products has cre...
Diciembre 13, 2007
Kleine oogst krielaardappelen noopt tot creativiteit
"Let op: tijdelijk andere bereidingstijden", staat gestickerd op 'nieuwe krieltjes in de schil met winter- of lentedressing' van Cêlavita. "De oogst heeft dit jaar te weinig krielaardappeltjes opgeleverd. Om de kwaliteit te garanderen, ...
Diciembre 12, 2007
GAIN Report: Potatoes in Australia
In CY 2006, Australia produced 1,255 TMT of potatoes from 35,485 hectares, suggesting an average yield per hectare of 35.4 MT. Recently industry restructure and drought has resulted in a potato trade deficit, with growth in imports outstripping exports...
Diciembre 07, 2007
Sainsbury launches Phureja, the 'healthiest' roasting potato
A potato described as the healthiest variety for roasting is launching in Sainsbury stores in the UK today.Called the Phureja, it has golden-coloured flesh and a slightly sweet taste.Sainsbury’s, which will sell the spud, said it is the healthiest pota...
Diciembre 04, 2007
Ontario To Make Schools Trans-Fat Free
Ontario is taking action to make schools healthier places to learn by moving to drop trans fat from lunchroom menus."Our kids' health is just too important to risk,"said Premier Dalton McGuinty. "Trans fats have no place in our schools a...
Diciembre 04, 2007
Cancer Research UK reassures women over acrylamide/cancer link
Cancer Research UK moved to reassure women over a study suggesting that a common chemical caused by frying, roasting or grilling may be linked to ovarian and womb cancer. The charity said that women should not be overly concerned as the study is the ...
Diciembre 01, 2007
Potato confidence buzzes at British Potato 2007
A buoyant and buzzing potato industry has gathered in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, for British Potato 2007 (BP2007), the key UK industry event of the year. Attendance over the two days (November 28 and 29) was up, according to event organisers the Briti...
Noviembre 30, 2007
Last shift for many McCain workers in Wombourne
Bosses of a Wombourne chip factory today spoke of the difficulty of the past months as more than 100 workers clock in for their last ever shifts. Around 120 workers at the McCain factory are now facing Christmas without a job following weeks of crisi...