Potato news archive – Page 127
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ArticleIrrigation benchmarking to becomes invaluable tool
Water efficiency is becoming increasingly important, both from a cost perspective and due to stringent new requirements for growers to demonstrate efficient usage. In future, if there are concerns that abstraction is harming local ecology, a user’s right to the water could be withdrawn with the onus of proof on the user to demonstrate. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleReduce avoidable losses in stores
With the maincrop potato harvest only weeks away growers and store managers should be using this time to plan for effective storage. The BPC calculates that 400,000 tonnes of potatoes are lost each year, much of which is avoidable. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleDurham scientists’ bruising encounters
LINK consortium has developed a new testing method for bruising in potatoes. Now, damage assessment can lead to results in less than four hours. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleSafeguarding potato quality through the supply chain
Dr Martin Hims, plant pathologist, Central Science Laboratory
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ArticleLet the BPC cure £26 million headache
A new campaign from the British Potato Council aims to minimise bruising with the aid of a comprehensive new kit. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleMajorcan exporter nears half-century of UK supply
The Majorcan potato and fresh produce business nowadays known as Viuda d’Antoni Serra was started back in 1928 by farmer Antoni Serra Cardell, to sell produce from his farm. It was the first Majorcan potato exporter to the UK, reports Anabella de Sousa.
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ArticleVitacress meets off-season demand from Iberian peninsula
The Alentejo is a traditional Portuguese potato region. Vitacress have grown new potatoes in Portugal on its farm near Odemira, in this province since the late 1980s. Anabella de Sousa reports
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ArticleCypriots adapt to free market
The Republic of Cyprus’ ascension to the European Union brings changes to the mechanics of the potato market, as the 40-year monopoly position of the Cyprus Potato Marketing Board ends, to be replaced by a free market, writes Anabella de Sousa.
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ArticleBlonde and Starlette - Princely potatoes
Expectations are high for French new potatoes this year as Prince de Bretagne continues to develop its pre and post harvesting techniques. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleAgrexco thrives on quality supply
The Israeli potato season has come to an end now, having started in early December with new potatoes and finishing in July with new season main crop.
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ArticlePreserved for prosperity
The cooperative Agrico is one of the biggest potato companies in the world. Each year it produces more than one million tonnes of potatoes, divided between seed and ware. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleConnecting offer to customer demand
New Covent Garden catering supplier Chef’s Connection has taken an additional two units in the market to enhance its cool chain control and above all provide the perfect environment for storing potatoes for its wide-ranging network of clients in London. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleThe chips are up thanks to the BPC
A 2002 study ‘An Investigative approach into the Foodservice Market’ was commissioned by the British Potato Council to provide a better understanding into the UK foodservice market and to identify what input if any the BPC should have within this sector. While an updated report is in the offing, this is the latest in-depth survey of potential for UK producers in this sector. Tommy Leighton reports on the BPC’s response to one of its recommendations.
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ArticleJoined-up approach benefits chain
Branston is keen to emphasise the link between grower, packer and retailer. It is now asking its growers to play a bigger part in checking the quality of material that reaches its factories, and in some cases, this has extended to seasonal on-farm packing. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleBudgens perfects spud mix
With healthy sales of prepared potato products, Budgens is focussing on convenience and the meal solution concept as it aims to make fresh potatoes more appealing to consumers. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleSomerfield supports British spuds in-store
Somerfield is currently growing its potato business in terms of both volume and value. The supermarket’s category buyer Pat Lees explained to John Broy the need for good supplier relationships and the importance of developing new potato products.
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