PotatoPro: News on French Fries and Potato Specialties

North American French Fry manufacturers schedule temporary shut-downs

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:52:32 GMT

Cavendish Farms announced Thursday it was planning to stop processing for one week in November and again for about 10 days in December because of the downturn in the U.S. economy. But scheduled...

Podrían parar la planta de McCain en Argentina por las barreras de Brasil

Jorge Alonso — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:54:05 GMT

Las autoridades de la empresa McCain advierten que la semana próxima podría detenerse la producción de la planta ubicada en la localidad bonaerense de Balcarce luego de la decisión que tomó la...

Blauwverkleuring van aardappelen, een kwaliteitsprobleem maar geen ziekte

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:33:32 GMT

Belgapom, Belgische aardappelhandel en verwerkende industrie, wenst te reageren op de berichten in de media dat de prijs van diepvriesfrieten de hoogte zou ingaan door een ziekte. De...

Simplot launches ToHellWithPrep.com to promote Roastworks fruit, vegetables and potatoes

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:19:40 GMT

With a struggling economy and rising food costs among the leading foodservice trends this year, how can anything else 2009 has to serve up frighten operators? How about learning how much money...

Alexia Foods issues nationwide allergy alert and product recall on its Alexia Olive Oil, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Pesto Oven Reds frozen potatoes due to undeclared pine nut allergen

Paul van Eijck — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:35:21 GMT

Today, Alexia Foods, Inc, Kennewick, WA, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is voluntarily recalling packages of its Alexia – Olive Oil, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Pesto...

Quality 2009 potato crop major headache for European potato processors

Paul van Eijck — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:01:56 GMT

Harvesting throughout Northwest Europe is virtually finished and markets are entering a new phase of the season. Quality concern and wastage, resulting from high dry matter levels and difficult...

Australian potato growers angry over import of Dutch french fries by Woolworths

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:04:14 GMT

Australian potato growers are fuming at Woolworths' importation of its "home brand" french fries from the Netherlands. A grower, who did not wish to be named, said Woolworths was...

Simplot Australia enters ready meals market through arrangement with Nestlé

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:26:30 GMT

Simplot Australia announced today it is to enter the Australasian ready meals market through a combined license and acquisition arrangement with Nestlé Australia. Simplot Australia will licence...

Queens restaurant turns "Regular" Fry into culinary hot potato

Paul van Eijck — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:43:30 GMT

In this era of the updated hamburger, it’s surprising that such short shrift has been given its sidekick, the French fry. But at last a thrilling new fry has revealed itself — in the Chinatown...

McCain Foods (Canada) turns former waste water lagoon at Carberry plant into nature

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:29:56 GMT

Business, government, and conservation interests gathered at the McCain Foods (Canada) plant in Carberry today to celebrate a remarkable achievement. A former wastewater lagoon that for years had...

McCain Foods Releases its First Global Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:12:22 GMT

McCain Foods has released its first global corporate social responsibility (CSR) report. This benchmark report, following the guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative, outlines for the first...

Fritesfabieken in Nederland blijven op volle capaciteit draaien

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:04:51 GMT

De verwerking van aardappelen tot consumptieproducten in Nederland blijft net als de voorgaande maanden onverminderd hoog. Het grote aanbod aardappelen afland (m.n. afkomstig van het zand) in...

Cavendish Farms invests in product innovation

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:41:02 GMT

Cavendish Farms is pleased to announce the official opening of Cavendish Culinary Creation Centre and Canada's Smartest Kitchen, the research arm of Holland College's Culinary Institute of...

Potato burger highest-grossing menu item For McDonald's India

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:11:17 GMT

McDonald's Corp. is staking its future in India on burgers made from mashed potatoes, peas and spices. Sumil Mittal says it's a good bet. Mittal, 19, sits beneath the golden arches at a McDonald's...

Aviko: rondleiding door de grootste frietfabriek van Nederland.

Marja Kuijsten — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:39:57 GMT

Mac van Dinther van de Volksrant is op bezoek bij de grootste frietfabriek van Nederland: Aviko in Steenderen. Hij beschrijft het proces van de aardappel to friet: "Gekke plek voor een...

ConAgra sales fall short, profit tops forecasts

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:12:32 GMT

ConAgra Foods Inc (CAG.N) posted weaker quarterly sales though its profit beat expectations, raising concerns about the strength of its brands as consumers turn more to private-label...

Bannock Russet new potato variety for McDonald's french fries?

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:11:42 GMT

From the fields of Idaho to tasting rooms in suburban Chicago, potato farmers, researchers and industry representatives are in the midst of an elusive hunt: finding a new spud for McDonald's french...

Cavendish Jamestown French Fry plant to reopen within four weeks

Paul van Eijck — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:07:29 GMT

Officials at Cavendish Farms expect the James-town potato-processing plant damaged by fire on August 31, 2009 to be operational within the next four weeks, said Mary Keith, vice president of...

Cavendish Farms Jamestown factory closed indefinitely

Paul van Eijck — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:47:07 GMT

The Cavendish Farms Jamestown factory is closed indefinitely after a fire burned in its attic Monday, officials said. Greg Allen, the plant’s administrative manager, said only part of the plant was...

Toner Farms Ltd. named the 2009 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Grand Falls

Paul van Eijck — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:57:22 GMT

Toner Farms Ltd. of Grand Falls was named the 2009 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Grand Falls. The others growers who qualified for the top 10 roster, in order of final standing, were: Briggs...

King Krinkz, King Kolossalz, King Wedgez: the new Microwaveable French Fries from Conagra Foods Lamb Weston

Paul van Eijck — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:29:46 GMT

Burger King Corp. has entered into a licensing arrangement with ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston whereby Lamb Weston will introduce a retail line of crispy and flavorful microwaveable Burger King branded...

Today's kids' menus are so.... last year.

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:19:12 GMT

Mintel Menu Insights, which tracks restaurant menu trends, says the average kids’ menu doesn’t offer enough variety or healthy food, even as parents, kids and chefs alike call out for better...

Fire damages Cavendish Farms Jamestown French Fry plant

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:59:56 GMT

Parts of the Cavendish Farms French Fry plant in Jamestown were damaged by a fire Monday afternoon, but no one was injured. The source of the blaze is unknown, said Jamestown Fire Chief Jim Reuther....

Producen papa de baja calidad y resulta difícil venderla a Sabritas

Jorge Alonso — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:59:05 GMT

La producción de papa en la región de Orizaba es insuficiente y de baja calidad: no es posible venderla a empresas como Sabritas, reveló el presidente del Comité Regional Campesino, Nicolás Hernández...

McCain Foods announced Champion Potato Grower for Florenceville

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:02:23 GMT

Howard Culberson & Sons of Jacksonville was named the 2009 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Florenceville during the annual McCain Growers' Banquet held at the Northern Carleton Civic...

Louisiana Budget Committee awards $37 million for Conagra Foods Lamb Weston sweet potato plant

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:12:02 GMT

A Louisiana state budget panel this morning awarded more than $37 million to agriculture giant ConAgra to build a sweet potato processing and freezing plant near Delhi in Northeast Louisiana. The...

Another Sweet Potato Processing Plant in Louisiana?

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:34:22 GMT

The head of Louisiana food processor Bruce Foods Corp. said Wednesday that he will meet next week with state economic development officials in an attempt to get his company's stalled sweet potato...

Key Technology Expands Online Training Program to Include Tegra® Sorters

Paul van Eijck — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:48:31 GMT

Key Technology introduces its new Online Training Program for Tegra® with G6 sorters. This interactive, multimedia curriculum expands the knowledgeability of employees to better operate, maintain,...

Lamb Weston Sweet Potato plant will impact the region

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:11:04 GMT

The announcement of plans for a sweet potato processing in nearby Richland Parish earlier this month, set the wheels of opportunity turning for Franklin Parish interest. Franklin Parish is home to...

Ammoniaklek bij Farm Frites Lommel gedicht

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:44:51 GMT

Een ammoniaklek bij het aardappelverwerkend bedrijf Farm Frites op het industrieterrein Maatheide in Lommel is afgelopen nacht gedicht. Dat liet de brandweer van Lommel weten. Het duurde enkele uren,...

Lamb Weston plans Sweet Potato Processing Plant in Louisiana

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:47:27 GMT

ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston announced today plans to build a new, state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly processing plant near Delhi, Louisiana, designed primarily to process high-quality sweet...

New Smart Choices Symbol on nearly 200 ConAgra Foods Products

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:37:14 GMT

As part of its ongoing commitment to help Americans lead healthier lives, ConAgra Foods will feature the Smart Choice Program™ logo on many of its products. The Smart Choices Program symbol, which is...

Op weg naar de vierkante aardappel: portret van HZPC

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:21:05 GMT

In een wapperend colbertje doet Jan Hoogenboom op een drassige akker in Metslawier de finesses van de aardappelteelt uit de doeken. Hoogenboom is de financieel-economisch manager en mediawoordvoerder...

Cavendish Farms buys appetizer division Omstead Foods

Paul van Eijck — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:37:31 GMT

Omstead Foods Limited announced today that Cavendish Farms, one of North America's leading processors of frozen potato products, has purchased the Appetizer division of Omstead Foods. In a...

Delaware French fry vending machine startup gets state funding

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:52:13 GMT

One of the country's leading manufacturers of frozen potatoes worked more than 20 years trying to perfect a french fry vending machine, with little success. In the 1990s, another company promised...

McCain Foods (GB) appoints Helen Priestley as marketing director

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:26:44 GMT

McCain Foods (GB) Ltd have announced the appointment of Helen Priestley as Marketing Director. In her previous position Priestley championed McCain Food’s main ingredient, the Great British potato on...

Scherpe daling prijs vroege aardappelen

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:53:51 GMT

Er is praktisch geen vraag naar vroege aardappelen. Als gevolg daarvan is de Belgische PCA-notering voor vroege aardappelen in twee weken bijna gehalveerd. Ook de veilingprijzen van Sint Annaland in...

More French Fries in Cold Store in the US

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:53:07 GMT

According to the USDA NASS Cold Storage Report published July 22, the amount of French Fries in cold store in the United States on June 30, 2009 was 1,011,773,000 pounds, up 7% from last month and up...

Boete Aviko voor lekken 1600 kilo koudemiddel HCFK

Paul van Eijck — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:46:13 GMT

Aviko uit Steenderen moet een geldboete betalen van tienduizend euro waarvan de helft voorwaardelijk.De frietfabrikant moet de boete betalen omdat het bedrijf op 22 december bijna 1600 kilogram...

SIPCO Potato Growers seek investigation of Conagra Lamb Weston

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:04:09 GMT

Southern Idaho potato growers filed a request with the United States Department of Justice on Friday seeking an investigation into allegations that ConAgra violated anti-trust laws. The Idaho Office...

Nederlandse aardappelverwerkers draaiden in juni op volle toeren

Paul van Eijck — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 01:24:13 GMT

Uit het overzicht van de aardappelverwerking van juni 2009 (bron Produktschap Akkerbouw) blijkt dat de verwerkers wederom op volle toeren hebben gedraaid. Maar liefst 295.300 ton aardappelen zijn...

Fenland eyes Cold Store boom

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:02:25 GMT

Fenland is set to become the cold store capital of Europe as food industry heavyweights tuck into exciting new developments in the Wisbech area. Hundreds of jobs could be created in the long term...

Agridatasolutions LLC offers farmers easy data management system

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:55:19 GMT

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...

Bas Alblas wordt nieuwe directeur van Lamb Weston/Meijer

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:36:49 GMT

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,...

McCain reformulation case study (FDF: Recipe for Change)

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:27:26 GMT

“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. We will...

Richland, Conagra strike deal for Lamb Weston headquarters.

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:35:46 GMT

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...

New Zealand Chip (French Fries) Shop Competition Is On Again

Paul van Eijck — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:16:37 GMT

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,...

De Nederlandse Aardappel Organisatie splitst de notering voor fritesaardappelen

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:53:59 GMT

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,...

Cuba procesa papa para el mercado de divisas

Jorge Alonso — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:54:14 GMT

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...

Mobiel aardappelen wassen bij de boer brengt tarra percentage omlaag

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:22:44 GMT

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...

McCain Foods upgrades Timaru facilities; Job cuts expected

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:10:06 GMT

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...

Key Technology Introduces Manta® for Frozen Potato Products

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:54:49 GMT

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...

Cavendish Farms unveils new Bio-Gas Facility

Marja Kuijsten — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:33:57 GMT

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...

The Tasmanian Potato Industry

Paul van Eijck — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:38 GMT

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...

Phillipine potato growers looking towards french fries

Paul van Eijck — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:11:56 GMT

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...

US Potato Stocks and Processing as of June 1

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:01:32 GMT

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...

Thuis frites en snacks bakken meer in zwang

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:40:16 GMT

Supermarkten hebben meer frites en snacks verkocht in vergelijking met dezelfde periode vorig jaar. De hoeveelheid aan aardappelproducten nam met 2,4 procent toe, die van snacks met 2,2 procent...

Cavendish Farms withdraws from negotiations with Minn-Dak potato growers

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:14:41 GMT

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...

New Potato Specialties and Appetizer Plant to be built in Plover

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:49:48 GMT

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...

Simplot and Tasmanian potato farmers have agreed on a lower potato price.

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:09:09 GMT

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...

Lamb Weston CrissCuts French Fry production in Richland (video)

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:00:37 GMT

Video with a few glimpses of how Lamb Weston produces their Signature Range Crisscut French fries in their Richland (Idaho) potato processing facility.

Mon-Dak Region still wants a French Fry plant

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:33:22 GMT

For 10 years, building a potato processing plant has been on Tom Rolfstad’s to-do list, and the Williston Economic Development director continues to follow up on it. “I do think we’re on the right...

McCain Foods named Exporter of the Year

Paul van Eijck — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:33:47 GMT

Doubling its export volume over the last four years helped win the McCain team the prestigious Exporter of the Year Award for 2009. The award, a joint initiative of Business New Brunswick and...

ConAgra Foods revamps its Look, pledges to deliver "Food You Love"

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:24:19 GMT

Consumers are being let in on a secret: ConAgra Foods is the face behind the brands they’ve had on their shopping lists for years. The company revealed a new brand identity today that highlights the...

Wet spring in Manitoba may affect potato yield and quality

Paul van Eijck — Sun, 31 May 2009 01:47:08 GMT

Manitoba has had a relatively wet spring and according to Tom Gonsalves, business development specialist for potatoes with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI), all the moisture...

Cavendish farms reaches deal with its potato growers, faces a 15% production cut

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 29 May 2009 15:31:00 GMT

The chair of the P.E.I. potato processing committee says growers are content to have reached a deal with Cavendish Farms for this year. Scott Howatt said Thursday growers accepted the first offer as...

Nederland exporteert minder aardappelen

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 25 May 2009 15:08:13 GMT

De export van consumptie- en industrieaardappelen kwam in de maand april 2009 (bron NAO) uit op 73.300 ton. Dat is fors minder dan in de aprilmaand van vorig jaar toen het exportcijfer bijna 100.000...

Solanyl Biopolymers Inc turns potato starch into biodegradable plastics

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:57:25 GMT

When waste byproducts are recycled and reused, it is always good for the environment. That means potato product producers in Portage la Prairie are doing some good things for the environment....

US Potato Stocks down 10% from May 2008

Paul van Eijck — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:37:04 GMT

The 13 major US potato States held 115 million cwt of potatoes in storage April 1, 2009, down 9 percent from a year ago and 5 percent below April 1, 2007. Potatoes in storage accounted for 31 percent...

Washington State Governor urges Obama to resolve trucking dispute with Mexico

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:11:45 GMT

Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire is urging the Obama administration to quickly resolve a trucking dispute with Mexico to aid export of Washington farm products, including frozen potatoes, that are now...

Mahr bar screen protects McCain Foods' pumps in Harbin

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:17:32 GMT

In 2007 the managers of McCain Foods factory in Harbin (China) decided modifications were necessary to protect their pump system, and sought a solution from the engineering firm of AMEC Geomatrix, a...

Idaho Potato growers adjust expectations

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:00:09 GMT

Idaho potato farmers are planting the state's signature crop, and some are making changes based on reduced processing contracts. Processors that make french fries and other frozen potato products...

Kooplust Belgische aardappelverwerkers zorgt voor vaste stemming aardappelmarkt

Paul van Eijck — Wed, 06 May 2009 16:03:55 GMT

De vaste stemming in de aardappelmarkt is de laatste week m.n. bepaald door de kooplust van de Belgische aardappelverwerkers. Zo steeg de Belgapomnotering voor 35 mm opw. fritesgeschikt Bintje in...

Simplot Australia oversupplied, can't buy surplus yields

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 05 May 2009 19:57:56 GMT

Thousands of tonnes of Tasmanian potatoes may have to be dumped, because of falling demand for potato chips (french fries). Potatoes are being harvested now, but vegetable processor Simplot has told...

Aviko to take financial stake in Eurofrits

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:31:18 GMT

Aviko, based in Holland, and Eurofrits from Spain have reached a cooperation agreement resulting in an alliance for the Iberian Peninsula. For this purpose Aviko will take a financial stake in the...

Pootaardappelen Oogst 2008 brengen minder op

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:49:41 GMT

De pootaardappelen van de oogst 2008 hebben over het algemeen minder geld opgebracht dan de twee jaar daarvoor. Toch zijn de prognoseprijzen op een behoorlijk niveau, vindt Peter Oldenkamp, manager...

US potato Stocks: use of potatoes for dehydrated products low

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:03:28 GMT

The 13 major potato States held 115 million cwt of potatoes in storage April 1, 2009, down 9 percent from a year ago and 5 percent below April 1, 2007. Potatoes in storage accounted for 31 percent of...

"Strandbakje": Frietbakje gemaakt van aardappelafval

Paul van Eijck — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:27:06 GMT

Gedeputeerde Staten van Zeeland hebben een bedrag van 16.750 euro beschikbaar gesteld voor het plan van Eric Odinot uit Zierikzee om een duurzame frietbakje te ontwikkelen. De kunstenaar wil het...

Retail Frozen Food Market in the UK keeps growing

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:53:12 GMT

The latest data from TNS Worldpanel for the United Kingdom in the 52 weeks ending 25th January 2009 shows the UK retail market for frozen food increased in value by 6.7% year on year. The market...

Be careful working with industrial fryers

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:21:30 GMT

A 28-year-old man who works at the Cavendish Farms french fry plant in Jamestown was airlifted to the Minneapolis St. Paul burn unit on Thursday evening following a workplace accident, WDAY reported...

BFFF: Energy savings possible in the Frozen Food cold chain

Paul van Eijck — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:09:51 GMT

The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) identified opportunities for energy savings and the related CO2 emission reductions related to improved temperature management in frozen food manufacturing...

Potato Processing Zone to boost tourism for Agra (India)?

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:10:55 GMT

Agra is globally known for being the city where one of the seven wonders of the world, Taj is situated. But what has Agra to do with the Potato? A lot, according to a study conducted by the...

Equipment Change at Burger King creates New Opportunities

Paul van Eijck — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:38:27 GMT

For decades, Burger King has relied on the same conveyor oven technology to provide its signature flame-broiled flavor profile. But that technique, originally designed to cook the brand’s Whoppers,...

Processing industry in India to consume 10% of potato output by 2010-11

Paul van Eijck — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:51:12 GMT

India's potato production has seen a phenomenal increase since the 1950s, mainly due to strong demand from the processing industry and remunerative returns. According to the Central Potato Research...

Want Salad With That? Make It Fries

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:38:52 GMT

Fast-food chains have recently deflected criticism of their menu offerings by adding healthy items like salads. But a paper soon to be released in the Journal of Consumer Research suggests that the...

McDonald's empieza a reducir el uso de pesticidas

Jorge Alonso — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:49:11 GMT

McDonald's Corp, el mayor comprador de la papa en los Estados Unidos, ha acordado adoptar los primeros pasos para reducir el uso de plaguicidas en las explotaciones de sus proveedores nacionales,...

McDonald's to take steps to cut potato pesticides

Paul van Eijck — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:52:53 GMT

McDonald's Corp, the largest purchaser of potatoes in the United States, has agreed to take preliminary steps to reduce pesticide use in its domestic potato supply, shareholder groups said on...

Ecofrost NV - A story full of enthusiasm!

Paul van Eijck — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:20:51 GMT

Ecofrost NV is a young Belgian Company, situated in Peruwelz who specialise in frozen potato products, mainly deep-frozen fries. Ecofrost NV was founded by Pol and Dries Vervaeke along with Luc and...

Conagra Foods reports higher sales at Lamb Weston in 3Q (Nov 22-Feb 22)

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:19:20 GMT

ConAgra Foods, Inc. today reported results for the fiscal 2009 third quarter ended Feb. 22, 2009. Overall sales grew 6%. Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.43 for the quarter, an increase...

Sweet Potato Fries boost sweet potatoes in Foodservice

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:14:02 GMT

Three words can sum up the increasing popularity of sweet potatoes in the foodservice industry: sweet potato fries. They’re stars on restaurant menus across the country, and some fine dining...

Quien y como empezo a producir papa frita en Uruguay?

Jorge Alonso — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:36:55 GMT

(...) Un poco más de cien años después que George Crum inventara por casualidad las papas fritas (corte fino) en EE.UU., en Uruguay, en el año 1955, se monta la primera fábrica automática de ...

National Potato Council - US frozen potato exports to Mexico will decline after truck funding elimination

Paul van Eijck — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:02:40 GMT

The National Potato Council (NPC) is calling on the Obama Administration and Congress to either reinstate the funding required to continue the pilot program allowing Mexican trucks into a limited...

Idaho Potato growers agree to modified contracts with Processors

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:04:47 GMT

Idaho potato growers have agreed to contract modifications with major processors in an effort to break an impasse with Lamb Weston, a division of ConAgra Foods. Producers voted Tuesday, March 17, to...

Burgemeester wil Frietmuseum bij Aviko

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:05:08 GMT

Als het aan burgemeester Aalderink van bronckhorst ligt, komt er een frietmuseum bij Aviko in Steenderen. De burgervader van Bronckhorst wil hierover binnenkort met de directie van de...

Fries face competition in Tennessee school cafeterias with $1.4M veggie grant

Paul van Eijck — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:06:40 GMT

French fries and pizza may soon have more competition in school cafeterias in Tennessee. Grants worth $1.4 million in public dollars are being used to spur fresh vegetable consumption at some...

Ishida at Heart of McCain’s Expansion in South Africa

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:24:20 GMT

McCain Foods has expanded one of its key plants in South Africa with the addition of three new packing lines, each based around an Ishida R-Series multihead weigher. The world’s largest producer of...

Cosun Financial Results; Aviko margins under pressure

Paul van Eijck — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:04:17 GMT

Cosun achieved net turnover for 2008 of € 1,689 million (2007: € 1,713 million). Loss of turnover following the sale of Unifine Sauces & Spices was largely compensated for by higher turnover at a...

McCain Foods has extended lease for its US headquarters in Lisle

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:24:51 GMT

McCain Foods has extended its lease by another six years for its 95,000-square-foot US headquarters. The food processor of potato products has occupied the building, at 2275 Cabot Dr. in the...

McCain: Oven baked french fries affordable, nutrient rich alternative to pasta and rice

Paul van Eijck — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:04:34 GMT

Eating well in tough economic times can be well... tough. Consumers look to spend less on groceries often at the expense of nutrition but there are choices available that are better for you and...

"Focus on Energy" saves $875,000 annually at McCain Foods Wisconsin plants

Paul van Eijck — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:56:05 GMT

With potato-processing plants around the world, McCain Foods has a total production capacity to make more than one million pounds of french fries an hour. In fact, the company makes one-third of all...