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Idaho potato growers accept slight price cut in processing contracts
February 27, 2013
Idaho Potato Growers to vote on McCain, Simplot contracts
Idaho potato growers will vote Monday in Burley on contracts with McCain Foods and J.R. Simplot Co. paying a 1.6 percent average increase, according to sources involved in negotiations.
Simplot director new chair for Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) Board
February 27, 2013
Simplot director new chair for Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) Board
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) Board has elected a new chair. Terry O’Brien, Managing Director of Simplot Australia, has been elected by the Board following the resignation of John Doumani.
McDonald's for news
February 26, 2013
La papa empleada por los McDonald’'s franceses será ahora cultivada en Francia
El proteccionismo francés llega a las mesas del Mcdonald's. De aquí a noviembre de este año en los McDonald's del país sólo se comerán french fries. Nada de patatas fritas a base de tubérculos belgas, como servían ahora algunos de sus restaurantes.
American Frozen Food Institute Elects New Board Leadership
February 26, 2013
American Frozen Food Institute Elects New Board Leadership
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) today announced the election of three officers and seven members to the AFFI Board of Directors.
Potato Specialities line increases overall plant efficiency
February 21, 2013
Potato Specialities line increases overall plant efficiency
At Ecofrost in Belgium, a new potato specialities line was commissioned last spring. The line is used to produce formed potato croquettes and pommes noisettes. Raw materials for these products are the rejects and the nubbin waste from the Kiremko Frenc...
McCain unveils first new brand identity in 50 years in the United Kingdom
February 21, 2013
McCain unveils first new brand identity in 50 years in the United Kingdom
French fry manufacturer McCain has worked with design agency BrandOpus to overhaul its entire product portfolio in the United Kingdom. The overhaul includes the introduction of an entirely new logo for the brand, the first such change in over 50 years.
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Tras los conflictos para exportar, McCain mudó su sede regional a Brasil
February 19, 2013
Tras los conflictos para exportar, McCain mudó su sede regional a Brasil
La fabricante de papas congeladas reorganizó sus negocios en el Mercosur luego de haber sufrido, en 2012, problemas para vender su producción en el país vecino.
McCain for news
February 19, 2013
McCain niega que vaya a irse de Argentina
McCain Foods Limited, propietaria de los negocios de McCain en Sudamérica, desmintió de manera tajante los rumores que señalan que la compañía se irá de la Argentina.
Cosun 2012 results: 'Aviko had an excellent year'
February 18, 2013
Cosun 2012 results: 'Aviko had an excellent year'
Cosun (parent of Aviko) can report an excellent financial result for 2012, with all business activities making a positive contribution. The result is the fruit of the strategic choices taken and consistently implemented in recent years. High sugar pric...
Key Technology unveils its Product Definer - a hyperspectral imaging spectrometer for product analysis
February 14, 2013
Key Technology unveils its Product Definer - a hyperspectral imaging spectrometer for product analysis
Key Technology unveils its new Product Definer, a state-of-the-art instrument, located in its customer visitor center. This proprietary hyperspectral imaging spectrometer helps Key quickly analyze and evaluate new applications and technologies.
Oregon Governor Kitzhaber support Conagra Foods Lamb Weston's Boardman expansion plans
February 13, 2013
Oregon Governor Kitzhaber support Conagra Foods Lamb Weston's Boardman expansion plans
Oregon Governor Kitzhaber praised ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston’s estimated $200 million expansion plan, adding a new line to its Boardman plant to increase its capacity for making french fries and other frozen potato products.
Heinz to sell to Buffett, 3G Capital for 23 Billion
February 13, 2013
Heinz to sell to Buffett, 3G Capital for 23 Billion
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway and private equity firm 3G Capital will buy ketchup and baby food maker H.J. Heinz Co for $23.2 billion in cash, a deal that combines 3G's ambitions in the food industry with Buffett's hunt for growth.
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February 05, 2013
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February 05, 2013
Las papas McCain rediseñan su imagen
La marca de patatas fritas McCain, ha trabajado con la agencia BrandOpus para llevar a cabo un rediseño de todo su sistema de identidad, lo que incluye un cambio de logotipo, el primer cambio que lleva a cabo la marca en 50 años.
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February 04, 2013
Simplot to close Heyburn Distribution Center
J.R. Simplot Co. officials confirmed today that the company will shutter its Heyburn distribution center in a phased closure beginning in August.
Greg Schlafer to Join ConAgra Foods as Lamb Weston President
January 15, 2013
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