Potato news archive – Page 113
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ArticleChefs battle in Great Potato Cook-Off
Six chefs took part in the British Potato Council’s (BPC) Great Potato Challenge Cook-Off Final in Milton Keynes.
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ArticleEgypt fights back
Egyptian potato producers are busy with the new season and many are in an optimistic frame of mind. Given the reported EU potato shortage, some are even confident that they can increase shipments to the UK this season. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading exporters to find out more.
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ArticleHerbicide to Defy weeds
Potato growers could benefit from a new herbicide that promises to simplify pre-emergence weed control strategies this spring, according to crop protection specialist Syngenta.
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ArticlePotato plights vented at BPC event
The potato industry must look at how the burden of consumer and regulatory demands can be rewarded to offset the marginal return that growers get from storing their crop, it was put forward at the first-ever Potato Storage Conference 2007 last week.
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ArticleUK produce purchases on the up
People in the UK are buying more fruit and vegetables, according to Defra’s latest statistics.
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ArticleCauli supply wobble
Vegetable production is hugely important to Cornwall’s economy, and the region boasts an ideal early growing location thanks to its temperate climate. However, erratic temperatures have upset the area’s staple winter cauliflower supply this season. Emma Twyning reports.
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ArticleThe fuel of our future
Healthy eating in schools has been topping the social agenda for some years, aided by the efforts of some high-profile celebrities. But, what is going on behind the scenes? And is any of it actually making a difference to how much fruit and veg our children are eating? Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleRussell Burgess dies, aged 89
Russell Burgess, one of the best-known names in the UK potato and vegetable sectors has died, aged 89.
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Free lorry stickers for National Chip Week
The British Potato Council is calling lorry drivers to support National Chip Week by displaying stickers on their vehicles.
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Mud to boost shelf life at Asda
Mud could be the latest method for improving the shelf life of potatoes and carrots, according to Asda.
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ArticleGreen moves for Morrisons
Morrisons has introduced compostable packaging to its organic fresh produce range.
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ArticleGrapefruit sales soar
Asda’s grapefruit sales are expected to reach record levels this month on the back of consumers' new year diets.
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ArticleIsraeli sendings recover
A special steering committee at the Israeli ministry of agriculture estimates that the export volume of vegetables from Israel this season will amount to 447,000 tonnes, compared with 405,000t in last season.
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ArticleIsraeli veg sendings climb
A special steering committee at the Israeli ministry of agriculture estimates that the export volume of vegetables from Israel in 2006 will amount to 447,000 tonnes, compared with 405,000t in the previous year.
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ArticleThe year that was 2006 - October
Over the course of 2006, freshinfo has delivered international news with a UK produce industry focus right to your desk. Click here to review the top stories from October.
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ArticleRudolph potatoes make store debut
Vegetable specialist Fenmarc Produce gave away over 100 kilos of its new Rudolph potato variety at an Asda store in York this week.
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ArticleTesco launches 'greener' potato packs
A more environmentally friendly packaging for Tesco new potatoes will be introduced following development with packaging supplier Amcor Flexibles and potato suppliers Greenvale AP and Branston.
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EMR hosts DNA marker meet-up
Delegates from eleven countries attended a workshop hosted by East Malling Research (EMR) on December 7-8 for the European Collaborative Programme for Crop Genetic Resources (ECPGR).
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National Chip Week to break records
The British Potato Council (BPC) is urging potato suppliers to start thinking about playing a part in National Chip Week 2007 from February 12-18.
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New improved spud to grow market
A genetically modified potato variety of Ranger Russet with enhanced French-fry aroma and reduced amounts of processing-induced acrylamide has been produced by scientists at the University of Idaho.