Potato news archive – Page 131

  • Stepac provides scientific answer
    Article

    Stepac provides scientific answer

    2004-04-22T16:46:31Z

    In this week’s focus on packaging Stepac reveals scientific research results, Amcor discusses improvement in modified atmosphere packaging, Prepack Systems unveils its D-pack and Leading Edge continues to drive retailer promotions.

  • Article

    Sweden approves GM potato crops

    2004-04-18T14:01:00Z

    Sweden has approved the growing of the first genetically modified potato crop.

  • Article

    Ishida continues growth

    2004-04-13T14:09:22Z

    In this week’s packaging focus, Ishida’s European arm continues to grow following the integration of QualiTech Handling Solutions, while the company’s director of fresh and chilled foods Paul Griffin explains the benefits of a fully integrated packing system, Linpac’s latest product - Maxi Pac makes an impact in the retail sector.

  • Ishida continues growth
    Article

    Ishida continues growth

    2004-04-08T17:25:00Z

    In this week’s packaging focus, Ishida’s European arm continues to grow following the integration of QualiTech Handling Solutions, while the company’s director of fresh and chilled foods Paul Griffin explains the benefits of a fully integrated packing system, Linpac’s latest product - Maxi Pac makes an impact in the retail sector.

  • Lifting begins in Jersey
    Article

    Lifting begins in Jersey

    2004-04-08T11:01:01Z

    A tough potato market in the UK is greeting first liftings of the Jersey Royal crop.

  • Alan Owens
    Article

    Greenvale acquires Avicorn Ltd

    2004-03-29T08:01:01Z

    Greenvale AP has agreed to acquire 100 per cent of the shares in Avicorn Ltd, the award-winning export company.

  • Exports of capsicum this season are expected to reach 26,000 tonnes
    Article

    Agrexco enjoys vegetable growth

    2004-03-26T12:01:00Z

    Agrexco's vegetable exports are spiralling upward and the Israeli exporter has plans to grow the category still further.

  • Article

    Wealmoor rides the waves

    2004-03-25T17:38:52Z

    In this week’s focus on exotics the Journal speaks to two of the best-known exotic growers/importers of fruit and vegetables in the UK marketplace - Wealmoor and Agrexco - about the development of their exotics portfolios and their perspectives on the road ahead.

  • Belgian supply calendar in four languages
    Article

    Belgian supply calendar in four languages

    2004-03-24T16:01:00Z

    New calendars of the main types of Belgian fruit and vegetables supplied is now available from Flandria and VLAM.

  • Nader Labidi
    Article

    Tunisia targets UK market

    2004-03-22T13:01:01Z

    The Tunisian fresh produce industry exhibited at Food & Drink Expo, and has singled the UK out as a target market for its citrus and vegetables.

  • Bernado Jaen supplies UK supermarkets with pineapples through a Fairtrade co-operative in Costa Rica
    Article

    A fair chance

    2004-03-18T18:11:09Z

    In just 10 years since its launch, Fairtrade has grown to accommodate more than 250 products. Emma Hatfield investigates the increasing role of fresh produce as ethical trading makes the leap from minority to mainstream.

  • Conveniently enough
    Article

    Conveniently enough

    2004-03-11T18:12:30Z

    Changing consumer preferences and time-poor lifestyles have contributed to the ongoing transformation of convenience foods into one of the most vibrant sectors in the produce industry. Emma Hatfield reports.

  • Morocco utilises strength in depth
    Article

    Morocco utilises strength in depth

    2004-03-11T18:08:37Z

    Morocco continues to diversify through a range of products as it looks to strengthen its place in the UK market. As ever citrus takes a lead role in exports, but innovative growers are working hard to create new opportunities. John Broy reports.

  • Potato stocks down 17.3 per cent
    Article

    Potato stocks down 17.3 per cent

    2004-03-01T13:01:01Z

    End January potato stocks in the UK were down 17.3 per cent on last year.

  • Doug Henderson of the FPC is working with suppliers and retailers on a code of practice specific to fresh produce
    Article

    Code failure: industry reacts

    2004-02-27T10:01:00Z

    The industry reacts to the Office of Fair Trade's review of the supermarket code of practice.

  • First UK ring rot outbreak contained
    Article

    First UK ring rot outbreak contained

    2004-02-24T14:00:59Z

    Defra has announced that the outbreak of potato ring rot on a Welsh Farm has been contained.

  • Article

    Brown rot rears ugly head in Lancs

    2004-02-19T10:03:29Z

    A Lancashire farmer has destroyed an entire consignment after the discovery of brown rot in seeds imported from the Netherlands

  • Article

    Organic bubble bursts

    2004-02-19T09:01:00Z

    Lincolnshire-based Sunset Farm Organics is facing closure despite huge demand for its produce and a booming organic market in the UK.

  • Nell McAndrew launches Chip Week 2004
    Article

    Chip Week receives celebrity support

    2004-02-17T17:16:39Z

    The British Potato Council used Nell McAndrew (pictured) to launch Chip Week on Monday.

  • Europool unveils new re-usable packaging
    Article

    Europool unveils new re-usable packaging

    2004-02-13T18:01:02Z

    With its BigBox the Euro Pool System launched its new re-usable packaging for fruit and vegetables.