Potato news archive – Page 123
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Jersey Royals marketing deal
Jersey Royal producers have signed a deal to extend the marketing of their crop to foodservice and independent retailers.
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ArticleA Royal shake-up
For an island that prides itself on having produced the first new potatoes of the British season for more than a century, the concept of tradition is a crucial aspect of Jersey’s marketing profile. However, while trying to promote the heritage of the brand the Jersey Royal industry has experienced a dramatic shake-up over the last year. And with some unexpected weather conditions, this will be an important season for Jersey’s most prized crop. Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleVan Rijn celebrates 150 years
A century and a half of history saw more than 1,300 guests descend on Van Rijn in the Netherlands for a spectacular birthday celebration.
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ArticleSuccess makes potato supplier smile
Leading potato supplier the Higgins Group has unveiled its latest variety - the Smile potato.
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Randells win MBM accolade
Paddy and Tom Randell of RW Randell & Sons have won potato supplier MBM Produce’s Glenthorn Grower of the Year award.
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Parripak picks up on BBQ trend
Prepared vegetable specialist Parripak has expanded its range to appeal to the growing trend for barbecue-style foods.
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ArticleCompetitive at what price?
As their suppliers are only too painfully aware, the pricing strategies of most major UK retailers have become their key tools of differentiation. Anabella de Sousa looks at the current environment and its impact on the fresh produce sector.
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ArticleThe kids are alright
With the ongoing focus on school meals, spurred by Jamie Oliver’s campaign, Elspeth Waters looks into the realities of the growing attention directed towards healthy eating among children and some of the fresh produce initiatives happening elsewhere.
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ArticleM&S claims first with Jersey Royal
Marks & Spencer is claiming to be the first to stock Jersey Royals this Easter, although the premium priced potatoes cost as much as a steak.
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US hopes for success with sweet potatoes
Sweet potato growers in North Carolina are hoping to replicate the success of the Washington apple brand for their product.
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MBM makes residue-free investment
Potato supplier MBM Produce Ltd has further invested in order to supply greater volumes of potatoes as free from chemical residue as possible.
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ArticlePrice barrier to organic growth
The latest figures from the Soil Association value the global organic food sector at £15 billion, with 24 million hectares of farmland managed to organic standards. Organic food sales in the UK are growing at £2 million a week, but where does fresh produce rank in this growth? Anabella de Sousa reports.
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ArticleLess waste, more speed
The customer is changing fast. Is the flower trade? Perhaps not fast enough, argues Jonathon Read of the Flower Council of Holland, sponsor of this year’s Re:fresh Floral Business of the Year Award.
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Solanum finds potato solution
Solanum is breaching the borders between fresh produce and grocery with its Pesto & Potatoes packs at Waitrose.
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Have you outgrown your business systems?
Many businesses in the fresh produce sector have so far avoided the implementation of enterprise resource planning (ERP)
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ArticlePr2 selected by Wilson's
Wilson’s Country Ltd, one of Northern Ireland’s leading produce suppliers, has selected the Pr2 software solution from Prophet, the main sponsor of this year’s Re:fresh Conference.
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ArticleDirty, but not scrubbers
Cornish Early potato producers are getting dirty with a new promotional campaign.
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ArticleTesco wins over Ireland
Tesco’s move to Ireland in the late 1990s was initially looked upon with suspicion and fear by the Irish fresh produce sector, but since then, the retailer has managed to win the hearts and minds of growers through it straightforward and innovative approach. Ed Bedington spoke to two suppliers who have been with the retailer from the start.
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Pan hooks a stand at Fruit Logistica
Specialist garlic and ginger importers Pan United were at Fruit Logistica for the fifth year running, said sales executive Syd Edwards.
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NFU succeeds in traceability lobbying
The National Farmers Union has successfully lobbied Defra for compulsory pre-notification on all potatoes imported from the Netherlands.