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February 27, 2011
Agrico lanza "Mamá Chunu": papas con propiedades nutricionales especiales
Los Incas del Perú descubrieron que la papa era una raíz comestible. De hecho, todas las papas brotan de una especie de plantas silvestres originarias del sur del país. En la actualidad, estamos familiarizados con muchos tipos y sabores de papas que so...
February 17, 2011
Canadian Allergy society pleased with food labeling changes
The Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (CSACI), representing specialty physicians, academic researchers, and allied health professionals in the field, was very happy to hear the announcement of important changes to food labelling regulations to be implemented by August 2012.
February 16, 2011
K+S KALI introduces KaliSel, Food Grade Potassium Chloride
KaliSel is high-purity potassium chloride (KCl) from natural sources.
February 14, 2011
PepsiCo admits it’ll be hard to cut salt in snacks further
PepsiCo has warned that it won't be able to make any more radical cuts to salt levels in its Walkers crisps until there have been further scientific advances.
February 14, 2011
Food Industry Whistleblowers Promised Protection Under New Safety Law
The new (US) federal food safety law has gotten plenty of attention for provisions that aim to protect the public from foodborne illnesses. But a little-noticed section of the law that is supposed to protect workers at food companies who blow the whistle on their employers may — if it is effectively enforced — also prove to be significant for consumers. Sponsored Content
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February 14, 2011
Carisma, Australia's official low GI potato is making headway
Since its launch last year, consumers have bought more than 1,000 tonnes of Carisma, Australia’s first officially certified low GI potato.
February 14, 2011
Canada strengthens Food Allergen Labeling Regulations
Today, the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, and Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Orléans, announced regulations to strengthen Canada's labelling of food allergens and gluten sources.
February 11, 2011
Agrico introduceert Mama Chunu: aardappelen met bijzondere voedingseigenschappen
De Inca’s in Peru hebben ooit de aardappel als eetbare knol ontdekt. Feitelijk stammen alle aardappelen af van één wilde plantensoort uit Zuid-Peru. Vandaag de dag kennen we door het natuurlijk kruisen van verschillende rassen, vele soorten en smaken ...February 11, 2011
Agrico introduces Mama Chunu: potatoes with special nutritional properties
The Inca’s in Peru once discovered the potato as an eatable root. In fact, all potatoes sprout from one wild plant species originating from the southern part of Peru. Today, we are familiar with many potato types and tastes by a natural crossing of dif...
February 10, 2011
Washington State Potato Commission asks state lawmakers to act
After serving up samples of their favorite tuber at the Capitol, officials of the Washington Potato Commission asked state senators for help in getting the attention of the USDA over a popular program aimed at mothers and children.
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February 01, 2011
USPB: Pass the Potatoes! New 2010 Dietary Guidelines Support the Role of Potatoes in a Healthy Diet
Potato lovers, rejoice! Yesterday, the Department of Health and Human Services and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
February 01, 2011
Las nuevas guías alimentarias del Consejo Americano de la papa apoyan el papel de las papas en una dieta saludable
Los amantes de la papa están contentos! Ayer, el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los Estados Unidos y el Departamento de Agricultura (USDA) anunciaron el lanzamiento de la 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Un fuerte énfasis se hace en...