Potato news archive – Page 12
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Potato sales boom expected to continue
Covid-19 has driven dramatic revival in potato sales, with Branston’s James Truscott confident category can continue to prosper in longer term
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Ballet stars shine in Albert Bartlett campaign
Dancers Reece Clarke and Fumi Kaneko perform The Sleeping Beauty in video to mark time that Jersey Royal seed potatoes are ‘put to sleep’
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Pye Group’s A$35m expansion
New South Australian packing facility will help feed growing demand for potatoes
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Antwerp ready for unexpected
With major tests on the horizon in the form of Covid-19 and Brexit, the Port of Antwerp is as prepared as it can be, says Ingrid Vanstreels
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New 5+ A Day book celebrates Te Reo Māori
Children’s story showcases healthy food and traditional Māori knowledge
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Ayrshire Earlies in Japan trade boost
Some 14 key Scottish food and drink export lines are expected to gain protection in new UK-Japan trade deal
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Tasmania potato company acquired
Pure Foods Tasmania acquires business and assets of Daly Potato Company with plans to export to Asia
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Michelle Grainger takes sweet potato role
Former MD of NC State University’s Executive Farm Management Program joins North Carolina Sweet Potato Producers
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Europatat appoints Berta Redondo Benito
Benito succeeds Raquel Izquierdo de Santiago as European Potato Trade Association secretary general
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Aldi and Puffin Produce back Welsh spuds
New heart-shaped logo will promote Welsh produce to shoppers looking to buy local
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Fruitbox: How Russia reinvented its produce supply
Six years on from the ban on EU and US imports, Ksenia Gorovaya consider its impact on the country's fruit and veg market
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Growers warned of 'desiccation blind spot'
AHDB trials suggest potato growers need to take adequate steps and ensure they follow an integrated approach
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ACCC approve SA potato acquisition
Australia’s competition regulator will not oppose Mitolo’s proposed acquisition of Thomas Foods International’s potato business
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Potato vending machine a hit
Czech invention gives new meaning to farm automation and convenience shopping
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McCain pledges £25m to support potato sector
Investment follows “two of the worst crops in 40 years” as pressures mount on growers due to climate change and Covid-19
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NI potato sales boom in lockdown
Consumption of potatoes in Northern Ireland surge during peak of coronavirus crisis as people cook more at home
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Branston's virtual round-the-world challenge
Potato supplier plans to raise thousands for charity with staff competing in a series of sporting endeavours
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Chinese labs creating quality potatoes
Potato growers in China being provided with disease-resistant varieties to help reduce poverty
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A.H. Worth announces new COO
The Lincolnshire grower announces former Bakkavor man David Hinsley as new chief operating officer
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Thai promise for Australian potatoes
Changes to the Thailand-Australia FTA give Australian potatoes improved access to the Asian market