Potato news archive – Page 113
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ArticleAdopt a School project launched by BPC
The British Potato Council (BPC) is to adopt schools as part of a campaign designed to educate children about potato production.
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Ireland jostles over F&V reform
Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture and Food has given an update on the progress of the F&V reform.
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ISSA to hold Biodiversity Day
The Irish Seed Saver Association (ISSA) is holding a Biodiversity Day on May 20 as a celebration of the organisation’s work in preserving heritage fruit trees, seeds and grains.
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Israelis go top with Bio
Israeli produce giant Agrexco has enjoyed a highly successful quarter with its Bio Top organic range.
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NFU weighs up F&V reform
The NFU is weighing up its position on the EC fruit and vegetable reform proposals
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ArticleGetting the message across
Effective marketing campaigns can have a profound effect upon sales of horticultural crops, as Larry Saunders finds out.
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Dow recommends Electis
Dow Agrosciences is recommending the inclusion of the protectant fungicide, Electis (zoxium and mancozeb) in any blight control programme.
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ArticleRe:fresh finalists announced
The finalists for the fourth Re:fresh Awards have been announced.
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ArticleBPC adopts schools
The BPC is to begin adopting schools as part of an initiative designed to educate children about potato production.
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ArticleDigging it at Booths
An emphasis on quality, taste and provenance has kept Booths one step ahead of the competition and, after scooping Re:fresh Foods from Spain Independent Retailer of the Year two years running, the north-west England-based chain intends to keep up the good work. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Dow recommends Electis
Dow Agrosciences is recommending the inclusion of the protectant fungicide, Electis, in any blight control programme.
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ArticleSpending boost for UK spuds
UK spending on potatoes has jumped significantly in the last six years, a study has found, with growth fuelled by premium varieties.
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ArticleBritish Chef of the Year 2006 lifts first Jersey Royals
Michelin-starred chef Shaun Rankin lifted the first Jersey Royals from the côtils this week.
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Sweet set-up for Scott's in UK
A leading supplier of US sweet potatoes has established a base in the UK. Scott Farms Inc of North Carolina set up the base in Honeybourne, Evesham.
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ArticlePotatoes from across time
Thompson & Morgan is putting potatoes squarely in the spotlight as it puts 100 varieties on display at the Thompson & Morgan/Three Countries Potatoes stand at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show.
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ArticleGras off to a flyer
Borough Market trader Elsey & Bent held a tasting last week to mark the beginning of the English asparagus season.
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ArticlePackaging trials
There is increasing pressure on both growers and manufacturers of horticultural products to create packaging that is both attractive and environmentally sound. David Shapley reports.
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ArticleNFT and Manor Fresh sign M&S supply deal
NFT has secured a two-year contract with Manor Fresh Ltd to distribute both its conventional and organic potatoes and vegetables to Marks & Spencer.
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ArticleIlapak to introduce innovative machinery
Ilapak Limited will launch two new packaging machines at this year’s Total Processing and Packaging Exhibition at Birmingham’s NEC (15-18 May).