Potato news archive – Page 108
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BPC explores opportunities for seed breeders
The British Potato Council (BPC) will explore opportunities in the potato seed industry at a special event in Scotland next month.
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ArticleRed hot winter for Israel
The UK arms of Israeli exporters are no longer solely handlers of Israeli product, as they respond to the demand for 12-month market presence. But now is the time to talk about their home-grown crop and Kathy Hammond finds out what the UK market can expect.
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What’s in a name? The key to maximum sales performance
My tour round the branches this week brought home the fact that there are not only new products coming on the shelf, but also
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ArticleKeep 'em peeled for organic opportunity
Produce World has expanded its organic carrot preparation capacity, with the opening of a new carrot peeling facility at its Isleham Fresh Produce division.
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ArticleTesco buyer rewarded for Finest work
Veteran Tesco produce buyer Roy Maynard has won an award for demonstrating innovation with Finest potatoes in what is considered to be a very mature market.
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ArticleWaitrose says black is back
Waitrose is bucking this season's fashion trend for vibrancy by backing the supremacy of dark colours, with the launch of several black fruit and vegetables.
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Robotic future for produce packing
Robots are the way forward for fresh produce packers, according to Abar Automation.
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ArticleMore value from a Valvo-added pack
Packaging partners Nutri Pack and Meca Plastic UK introduced their Valvo Pack to the UK at the PPMA Show.
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Carbohydrate battle hots up
The British Potato Council (BPC) has launched a campaign to battle carbohydrate rivals rice and pasta, and encourage consumers to eat spuds on a regular and guilt-free basis.
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Slow progress for plant health refunds
Importers expecting a refund from Defra for unfulfilled plant health inspections must now decide whether to accept the standard offer or press for an individual assessment.
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Can retailers always deliver a point of difference?
Nowadays, supermarkets are more than prepared to introduce their products and growers in far greater detail to the buying
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ArticleInflating expectations
The heatwave this summer has sent prices for raw material soaring. Although this is bad news for the processing sector, it does promise some much-needed inflation in retail pricing, and could be a timely boost for the UK’s onion growers. Emma Twyning reports.
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ArticleJacket pack to boost spuds in school
The British Potato Council (BPC) has produced a Jacket Potato Bar pack to help school caterers push healthier choices at lunchtime.
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BPC launches competition to inspire chefs
The British Potato Council (BPC) has for the second year launched a competition to find the best potato dish in Britain in a bid to inspire chefs to include more potatoes on menus.
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ArticleWillowbrook spies spuds
Ulster-based salad and vegetable supplier Willowbrook foods is expanding into the potato-processing sector following a £400,000 investment.
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ArticleTesco launches organic price cuts
Tesco will mark National Organic Fortnight with a series of promotions across its organic range.
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Blight-resistant GM spud on trial
Chemicals manufacturing corporation BASF is hoping to trial crops of genetically modified blight-resistant potatoes in the UK next year, it has been revealed.
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ArticleFatal lack of attraction
Many people in the produce industry would agree that it has not sustained the most fabulous image, a dilemma which is no more apparent than in the bid to recruit fresh talent. So who is to blame? Should companies resign themselves to the fact they will only ever appeal to the minority? Or is there something worth shouting to the masses? Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleBabies growth spurt
As the baby vegetable sector strides forward, Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers and suppliers about future opportunities and challenges.
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Troost adds strength to Nationwide
Karin Troost joined the Dutch branch of Nationwide Produce, part of Vitaal Europe, on August 14.