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January 25, 2015
KFC Japan stops selling french fries due to crippled potato exports from the US
Kentucky Fried Chicken in Japan has stopped selling fries, as industrial disputes that have crimped potato exports from the US took another bite out of the country's fast food market.
January 22, 2015
Costa Rica explores the local production of french fries
In Costa Rica, potato growers, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) and the University of Costa Rica (UCR) are exploring the possibilities for the local production of french fries.
January 19, 2015
Costa Rica: Productores exploran negocio de papa frita
Plan apoyado por el Gobierno cambia variedades y busca instalar una industria.
January 18, 2015
McCain Foods Belgium to close Grobbendonk Potato Specialties Production
Potato Processor McCain Foods Belgium plans to shut down its production in Grobbendonk early 2016. The production will be transferred to Leuze-en-Heinaut to a factory of McCain subsidiary Lutosa.
January 08, 2015
La guerra en Venezuela por las papas fritas y las yucas de McDonald's
Argumentos sobre problemas de distribución y falta de divisas forman parte de la discusión en redes.
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January 04, 2015
Cavendish Farms again finds needles in potatoes - not from Linkletter Farms this time.
Late December, Potato Processor Cavendish Farms detected again sewing needles stuck in potatoes processed at its New Annan plant on Prince Edward Island.
December 23, 2014
West Coast Labor Dispute is Hurting Idaho Potato Industry
Port disruptions on the West Coast due to labor contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) are hurting Idaho agriculture and Idaho’s exporters.
December 23, 2014
South Australian potato growers disappointed with sale of McCain Penola facility to beef company
In South Australia, McCain has sold its former potato processing factory at Penola to a meat processor, to the dismay of some local growers.
December 23, 2014
McCain Foods India is expanding its distribution network
McCain Foods India is expanding its distribution network as well as improving availability of its products throughout the country.
December 16, 2014
Oerlemans Foods reports on their investment in a TOMRA peeling line
Oerlemans invested in a brand new steam peeling processing line in 2010. Read how they feel about their TOMRA peeling line today…
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December 15, 2014
McDonalds Japan to only sell small fries
McDonald's Japan is to only sell small portions of fries starting December 17, in response to the french fry shortage in the country.
December 14, 2014
United States Potato Board receives 5 million for the promotion of US Potatoes around the world
The United States Potato Board (USPB) received an allocation of $4,998,892 in program year 2015 Market Access Program (MAP) funds from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) at USDA. These funds will be used by the USPB to promote frozen, dehydrated, chip-stock, table-stock and seed potatoes in over 25 countries around the world.
December 10, 2014
Japanese Restaurants Are Airlifting 200 Tons Of French Fries To Ease A Shortage
Restaurants in Japan are rushing to secure supplies of french fries after shipment delays from the US, with one chain readying to airlift 200 tons of fries.
December 08, 2014
Potato Processor Kadi lowers energy use with TOMRA Eco steam peeler
Since 1951 Kadi has been an innovative manufacturer of potato products and other frozen foods for the Swiss foodservice. Enthusiastic chefs create from day to day the favorite dishes of the Swiss people.
December 07, 2014
Despite large potato crop in North-Western Europe, producers are finding opportunities
The total ware potato harvest in the five North-Western European Potato growers (NEPG) countries - Belgium, Germany, France, the Netherlands and Great Britain - in 2014 is estimated at more than 28 million tons.
December 04, 2014
Lamb Weston / Meijer joint venture invests €120 Mio in Bergen op Zoom facilities
Lamb Weston / Meijer, maker of frozen potato products and dried potato flakes, is investing € 120 million euros in its Bergen op Zoom plant located in the southwest of the Netherlands.