Potato news archive
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Haulage deal helps NI potato firm reduce Scope 3 emissions
Wilson’s Country makes move as part of its long-term net-zero goal
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Branston’s Cornish new potatoes set to arrive at Tesco
The seasonal spuds will be available at Tesco stores and online from 24 June
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Dutch firm debuts next-level conveyor belt for potato processors
Ammeraal Beltech’s food-grade synthetic belt with anti-stick and anti-starch properties makes cleaning easier and ensures a longer lifespan
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NFU calls for political support to ‘Save Our Spuds’
Union says potato sector is under huge pressure from a perfect storm of challenges
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Scotty Brand launches eight-strong lineup of chilled potato classics
New branded range is selling in Morrisons stores in Scotland
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New StoreGuard tech aims to protect fry colour of potatoes
UK potato industry set to benefit from new method for maintaining fry colour following successful trials
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Potato packer in AH Worth Group ceases trading amid cost inflation
Administrators appointed to QV Realisations following surging costs and ‘volatile’ potato pricing
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Improved weather boosts NI potato sector
Wilson’s Country is upbeat for a better season ahead, despite consumer challenges
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HarvestEye secures Scottish distribution deal
Crop insights tool will now be distributed by Agricar north of the border
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Branston opens ‘UK’s largest’ mashed potato factory
New site in Lincolnshire responds to rising demand for popular British comfort food
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Corteva plugs BlueN biostimulant for UK potatoes
The seed and crop science company is urging UK potato growers to consider using its biological fertiliser as maincrop plantings get underway
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Branston’s £10k donation builds Ugandan potato skills
British supplier is working to help improve food security in southern African nation
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NI early pots set for June debut
Northern Ireland’s early potato season delayed by wet weather and poor seed availability
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Syngenta advises growers over tuber initiation stress
Crop protection firm issues advice on best use of the Quantis biostimulant
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McCain develops French fry range for air fryers
New lines have been officially endorsed by Ninja
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Flooded fields highlight imbalance in risk to reward for UK veg growers
Tim O’Malley, group managing director of UK grower-importer Nationwide Produce, highlights the current weather challenges facing the fresh produce industry
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The Warehouse adds fresh produce to ten more stores
New Zealand retailer expands fresh produce offering to one third of its stores
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Growers on wireworm alert after wet weather
Saturated soils could boost risk of wireworm damage in UK potato crops this season, Syngenta warns
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Egypt sends 30 exhibitors to Macfrut
The Italian fresh produce exhibition is set to host a special Egyptian pavilion, organised by Expolink, the Egyptian Exporters Association
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Jersey Royal season gears up with producer power shift
The acquisition of the island’s biggest supplier is one of the sector’s most significant events in years