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July 14, 2009
Agridatasolutions LLC offers farmers easy data management system
Agri-Trend Data Corp of Red Deer, Alberta, and The J.R. Simplot Company of Boise, Idaho, have created a joint-venture company called the U.S. Agri-Data Solutions LLC (USADS) to deliver their proprietary Agri-Data Solution(TM) Netware Platform to agricu...
July 13, 2009
Bas Alblas wordt nieuwe directeur van Lamb Weston/Meijer
Bas Alblas die begin deze maand opstapte bij de Vion Food Group wordt op 31 augustus de nieuwe directievoorzitter van aardappelverwerker Lamb Weston/Meijer. Hij volgt in die functie Gary Cuddeford, die een functie aanvaardt bij Lamb Weston/Meijer in de...
July 08, 2009
McCain reformulation case study (FDF: Recipe for Change)
McCain Foods (GB) is proud to produce high quality products which allow our consumers to enjoy the natural, nutritious and great taste of potatoes as part of a healthy, balanced diet.
July 07, 2009
Richland, Conagra strike deal for Lamb Weston headquarters.
Richland and ConAgra Foods have signed a $1.4 million agreement for the city to sell land at Columbia Point to the company to build an administrative campus. ConAgra is buying 8.61 acres to the north and east of Bradley Boulevard near the intersectio...
July 02, 2009
New Zealand Chip (French Fries) Shop Competition Is On Again
The search for New Zealand’s top chip shop kicks off this month, with registrations opening for shops wanting to take part in the ‘That’s Life! Best Chip Shop Competition 2009’. This year, competing shops can gain extra points in the Competition if at ...
July 01, 2009
De Nederlandse Aardappel Organisatie splitst de notering voor fritesaardappelen
De beursprijzencommissie Rotterdam van de Nederlandse Aardappelorganisatie (NAO) splitst de aardappelnotering voor de verwerkende industrie op.Er komt een notering voor de regio Hamburg, Frankfurt, Parijs en Lehavre (Hafpal) en een prijs voor aardappel... Sponsored Content
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June 29, 2009
Cuba procesa papa para el mercado de divisas
El Combinado Industrial de Cítricos de Ciego de Avila, provincia del oriente cubano, asumió la producción de papa prefrita congelada con destino al consumo del turismo y el mercado en divisas. La entidad dispone de una línea procesadora que busca sust...
June 29, 2009
Mobiel aardappelen wassen bij de boer brengt tarra percentage omlaag
Iedere aardappel die de industrie als frietje of ander product wil verwerken moet helemaal schoon gewassen zijn. Tot nu toe kiezen de meeste frietverwerkers ervoor hun aardappelen op de fabriek te wassen. Dit heeft tot gevolg dat ze grote bergen grond ...
June 29, 2009
McCain Foods upgrades Timaru facilities;Job cuts expected
Upgrades in technology and changes in contracts may see the axe fall on a number of workers at McCain Foods Ltd in Washdyke, Timaru.While management at the plant, or its Australian-based head office, were not able to be contacted yesterday, The Timaru ...
June 28, 2009
Key Technology Introduces Manta® for Frozen Potato Products
Key Technology introduces Manta® for frozen potato products. Featuring Vis/IR (visible infrared) cameras and Raptor laser technology along with new, proprietary high intensity LED lighting, high flow ejector valves, and three-way ejection capability, t...
June 22, 2009
Cavendish Farms unveils new Bio-Gas Facility
Cavendish Farms, one of North America's leading producers of frozen potato products, unveiled a critical vital new element in their environmental action plan, and a first for the potato industry in North America.
June 16, 2009
The Tasmanian Potato Industry
Tasmania produces an extensive range of fresh and processed vegetables. As the highest value vegetable produced in the state, the potato is considered the backbone of the Tasmanian vegetable industry. With a farmgate value of $82.5 million, the potato...
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June 14, 2009
Phillipine potato growers looking towards french fries
It is still an uphill climb for Benguet’s potato growers (Phillipines) who hope to clinch a niché in the lucrative French fries industry. The province produces most of the country’s supply of potatoes. It is there where the best varieties are grown. An...
June 12, 2009
US Potato Stocks and Processing as of June 1
The 13 major potato States held 44.8 million cwt of potatoes in storage June 1, 2009, down 11 percent from a year ago but 1 percent above June 1, 2007. Potatoes in storage accounted for 12 percent of the 2008 fall storage States' production, slightly b...
June 10, 2009
Cavendish Farms withdraws from negotiations with Minn-Dak potato growers
After long negotiations to reach a price agreement for potato growers represented by the Minn-Dak Bargaining Co-op, the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association in East Grand Forks announced Wednesday that Cavendish Farms of Jamestown, N.D., did not ...June 09, 2009
New Potato Specialties and Appetizer Plant to be built in Plover
A food processing plant slated to open this fall in the village of Plover (Wisconsin) is about to receive another financial shot in the arm. The Portage County Economic Development and Finance committees Monday approved a $400,000 federal economic de...
June 08, 2009
Dallas Group of America promotes Dalsorb oil purifier at Snackex
Whether you fry crisps, chips, nuts, tortillas, or pellets DALSORB® is the smart way to get more mileage from your frying oil. With DALSORB® you maintain consistent oil quality and eliminate the need to ever discard your frying oil. DALSORB® makes it e...
June 05, 2009
Simplot and Tasmanian potato farmers have agreed on a lower potato price.
About 230 growers will be paid AUS$310-330 per tonne. That is $6 less per tonne of Russet Burbank potatoes and $9 less per tonne of other varieties. Grower Nathan Richardson is glad to finalise a deal and says Simplot has agreed to buy any potatoes ...