Potato news archive – Page 118
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ArticleAll’s smooth at Booths
Food retail is a competitive business, and with the buying power, strength and stranglehold on the market of the big multiples, it takes a special kind of independent retailer to not only survive, but to thrive. Ed Bedington went to Booths, Foods From Spain’s Re:fresh Independent Retailer of the Year, to see what puts it a notch above its competitors.
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Catering for a changing sector
I was interested to read that the British Potato Council is offering growers guidance on how best to supply the foodservice
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ArticleChip Week a success
Chips are still one of the most important outlets for UK potatoes and National Chip Week, which took place from February 13-19, is helping to maintain that focus, according to the British Potato Council (BPC).
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ArticleHigh hopes for Israeli potatoes
Israeli suppliers are gearing up for a successful season in the UK market.
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Aviko goes for steamed approach
Potato processor Aviko is hoping for success in foodservice with its healthier, steam-cooked range of products.
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No such thing as out of season
Hardly a day goes by it seems, without fruit and vegetables being in the news. Great, you might think, but there have been
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Branston's Exquisa success
Branston is claiming a success with its Exquisa potato, one of two salad varieties marketed by Tesco under its premium Finest label.
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Higgins broadens reach
Potato supplier the Higgins Group is launching its successful in-house diagnostic service commercially under the banner Alves Diagnostics.
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ArticleBayer launches potato protection
Bayer CropScience has launched two products to protect potato crops against disease.
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Global FFID opportunity set to be explored
Information technology is playing an ever increasing role in the arena of fresh produce. This month we take a look at some of the issues and systems that are shaping the sector, from RFID opportunities within the fresh produce sector, to Natures Way Marketing signing onto Anglia Business’ LinkFresh system.
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Research boost for Vivaldi
Naturally Best is hoping that independent research carried out on its Vivaldi potato will boost the product’s image as a healthy choice.
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Words do come easy to M&S and its customer network
There’s no question about it in my mind. Customers at Marks & Spencer should be getting the message at the moment -
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ArticleNew salad combinations and apple snacks from France
A total of 106 French exhibitors, 23 per cent more than last year, were on display at Fruit Logistica...
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ArticleChips chill out
Chilled chips are seen as a healthier option and producers are keen to boost their profile further. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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Tesco sees produce as key to keeping top spot
Tesco’s produce category director, Peter Durose, is responsible for ensuring the UK’s number one retailer maintains its position on produce. He talks to Ed Bedington about the retailer and how he sees its position within the industry
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ArticleEgypt pulls out stops
Egyptian potato producers are doing everything in their power to hang on to their market share as competitors turn up the heat. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleHairyape gains a voice
Hairyape has introduced a new service for the fresh produce trade which integrates internet telephony with spam-free mail, consignment and document flow management.
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ArticleFungicide a winner in Israel
A naturally occuring biological fungicide is proving to be a winner for Israeli farmers.
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ArticleUK misses out on EU funding
Growers in the UK are missing out on funding from the EU as the European Commission last week approved €25.5 million in support for the promotion of agricultural products.
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ArticleDry-rot vigilance urged
Potato bosses are warning the industry to be vigilant to avoid the spread of disease.