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March 18, 2012
McDonald's introducing baked goods in New England
McDonald’s, the fast-food giant associated more with the smell of french fries than fresh pastries, is expanding its breakfast line at the chain’s New England restaurants to include baked goods, taking aim at a market segment dominated by Canton-based ...
March 17, 2012
Belgapom notering zakt naar € 27,50
De Belgapomprijs is de meest gehanteerde prijs, waargenomen op de vorige werkdag voor Bintje, voor verwerking tot diepgevroren aardappelproducten , veldgewas 35 mm+, frietgeschikt, af producent, los op wagen, voor onmiddellijke levering/ophaling. Voor...
March 17, 2012
Try Burger King's new french fries free St Patrick's Day weekend
Burger King Corp. is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with free fries for everyone in America! (US Only!) On Saturday, March 17th and Sunday, March 18th, customers can stop in at participating BURGER KING® restaurants to celebrate the luck of the Irish w...
March 16, 2012
Russian EcoFrio plans to start french fry production in 2013
The Russian company EcoFrio has announced that its new processing potato plant in Russia is expected to start production in autumn 2013. The plant will be located in the Bryansk area, 350 km from Moscow to the south west part of Russia close to Ukraine...
March 16, 2012
Duitsland: Omzet aardappelverwerking flink gestegen
De omzet van aardappelverwerkingsbedrijven in Duitsland is het afgelopen jaar opnieuw flink gestegen, namelijk met 8,4%. De aardappelen waren in de tweede helft van het jaar voordelig beschikbaar. Deze omzetstijging zal in de cijfers over de aardappel...
March 14, 2012
McDonald's (potato) suppliers making progress in sustainability
McDonald's just announced its 2012 Best of Sustainable Supply Chain winners by highlighting 51 stories of supply chain partners addressing challenges to help improve food sources, the environment, communities and employee wellness across the world. Man... Sponsored Content
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March 12, 2012
Potato shortage could push up price of crisps and chips in Britain
Britain faces a potato shortage this summer if low rainfall persists in the south of England, according to a new forecast. Any shortfall will lead to higher prices for chips, crisps and bags of potatoes.
March 12, 2012
McCain Foods has appointed Manchester’s Blue Chip Marketing
McCain Foods (GB) has appointed Manchester’s Blue Chip Marketing to create and implement promotional activities for its frozen potato products. Blue Chip won the work after a three-way national pitch. Its creative director Stewart Hilton said the task...
March 11, 2012
Amsterdam RAI stapt over op Biologische frites van McCain
Vanaf 15 februari 2012 is de biologische frites van McCain de standaard fritessoort van Amsterdam RAI. Daarmee is de RAI het eerste convention centre in Europa die deze 100% duurzame frites serveert aan al haar gasten. Met de overstap naar duurzame fri...
March 09, 2012
Potato trade puzzled by Defra snub to British farmers
Defra has left the British potato industry scratching its head after revealing that just 17% of the potatoes the department buys come from the UK.
March 08, 2012
McDonald's shuffles US menu in value makeover;Small french fries, drinks to fall off Dollar Menus
McDonald's Corp restaurants in the United States will be tweaking and expanding their promoted value-priced items later this month as many diners remain strapped for cash and the world's biggest hamburger chain works to increase its lead over rivals. Sponsored Content 
March 07, 2012
New look for McCain Foods in South Africa
A key element of the McCain rebranding exercise is the new design packaging, which is being introduced into the market.
March 05, 2012
Growth of restaurant chain Five Guys Burgers and Fries brings success for Idaho broker
Five Guys Burgers and Fries opened about 200 new locations in 2011, and the Lorton, Va.-based chain plans to open about 200 more in 2012. That’s great news for Rick Miles Produce Service. The Rigby, Idaho, broker and distributor is the sole supplier o...
March 04, 2012
Belgapom notering daalt verder naar € 35,00/ton
De Belgapomprijs is de meest gehanteerde prijs, waargenomen op de vorige werkdag voor Bintje, voor verwerking tot diepgevroren aardappelproducten , veldgewas 35 mm+, frietgeschikt, af producent, los op wagen, voor onmiddellijke levering/ophaling. Voor...March 01, 2012
Crearon escáner que utiliza inteligencia artificial para mejorar el proceso de control de calidad de la papa
Un equipo de investigadores de la Universidad de Lincoln en el Reino Unido ha usado una plataforma de hardware y software para construir un sistema de bajo costo que identifica los defectos y las enfermedades de la papa en tiempo real, y que además se ...February 29, 2012
Simplot, McCain adapt to cope with Manitoba potato shortage
SOME employees at the Simplot potato- processing plant in Portage la Prairie will see their hours cut in coming months due to a looming shortage of locally grown processing potatoes, industry officials say. Simplot spokesman David Cuoio said the Idaho...
February 28, 2012
General Mills acquires Food Should Taste Good
General Mills announced today the acquisition of Food Should Taste Good, a rapidly-growing natural snack foods company based in Needham Heights, Massachusetts. Food Should Taste Good will become part of Small Planet Foods, General Mills’ natural and o...