Potato news archive – Page 130

  • Focus pays off for Stewarts
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    Focus pays off for Stewarts

    2003-04-11T10:42:49Z

    On the east coast of Scotland stretch vast acres of soft fruit tunnels and swede fields belonging to Scottish horticultural giant Stewarts of Tayside. Jane Mornement travelled to Perth to visit the farm for herself.

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    Sharp stays ahead of the game

    2003-04-11T09:08:56Z

    In today's competitive marketplace, staying one step ahead is vital to any business. Sharp Interpack, one of the UK's leading thermoformers of rigid plastic packaging, has done just that with a range of investments and the development of a number of innovative packaging solutions for its clients. The Journal reports.

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    Redpack moves with the flow

    2003-04-11T09:08:29Z

    ITISNOT necessary to look abroad for a flowrapper that combines quality, innovation and efficient operation.Norwich-based

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    Horticulture's benchmark boost

    2003-04-07T00:00:00Z

    The Food Chain Centre (FCC) has received a grant of £500,000 million from Defra to help UK horticultural businesses take on the best in Europe.

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    FDOC issues 5-a-day research findings

    2003-04-04T00:00:00Z

    Research released today by the Florida Department of Citrus shows that although 75 per cent of UK mums are aware of the 5-a-day principle, there is still uncertainty over what constitutes a portion.

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    Higgins rises to the challenge

    2003-04-03T00:00:00Z

    Potato marketing specialist, the Higgins group, has raised £12,000 for charity through a combination of raffles, competitions and the 3 Peak's Challenge.

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    County Crest returns to packers

    2003-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Country Crest, an Irish potato producer, has updated of its heat-sealing equipment with a system from Packaging Automation.

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    Agrexco sets aim high

    2003-03-27T00:00:00Z

    Israel's largest horticultural exporter Agrexco expects a good performance in 2003.

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    More People plans Non-Exec seminar

    2003-03-14T00:00:00Z

    More People has outlined the schedule for a seminar on the benefits of having a non-executive director to companies of all sizes.

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    Potatoes under pressure

    2003-03-13T00:00:00Z

    Potato prices are at a low this week, putting producers under pressure.

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    MBM doles out the chips

    2003-02-27T00:00:00Z

    In support of National Chip Week, Cambridgeshire-based potato supplier MBM Produce Ltd treated its entire staff at its March, Chatteris, Shrewsbury, Littleport, Coventry and Darlington packing sites to free chips at varying times during the week.

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    New potato pillow packs at Waitrose

    2003-02-24T00:00:00Z

    Waitrose and Solanum have collaborated on a range of potato pillow packs.

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    RB Organics hosts grower event

    2003-02-24T00:00:00Z

    Organic root specialist RB Organic held its annual growers event in Perth, Scotland.

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    Solanum provides potato education

    2003-02-21T00:00:00Z

    Solanum plays a key role in educating the public at Potato Day 2003

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    The chips are up at MBM

    2003-02-19T00:00:00Z

    Staff at potato supplier MBM have been treated to free chips during National Chip Week by their kind-hearted bosses.

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    Chips get a kick in the right direction

    2003-02-13T00:00:00Z

    In preparation for National Chip Week, a new campaign has been launched to make people aware of the healthier way to enjoy chips and also to make chips more acceptable in high society.

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    Syngenta speaks out

    2003-02-12T00:00:00Z

    Syngenta technical manager Michael Tait explains the importance for the industry of keeping abreast of technical innovations.

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    Potatoes in decline

    2003-02-06T00:00:00Z

    The areas of potatoes planted is predicted to decline according to research by the National Farm Research Unit.

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    Chips are up

    2003-02-05T00:00:00Z

    Chip Week this year from February 17-23 is set to be largest ever, according to event-organiser The British Potato Council which is employing the services of celebrity chef Ainsley Harriot (pictured) to help promote its message.

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    London potato futures go live

    2003-01-17T00:00:00Z

    The UK potato industry once again has a futures market thanks to the WTB Hannover Commodity Exchange.