Potato news archive – Page 132
-
Article
Tesco signs charity deal
Leading UK supermarket Tesco is to incorporate the Cancer Research UK logo into its 5-a-day promotion, following the signing of a two-and-half-year exclusivity deal.
-
Article
Seed sendings Thai-ed up
Plant health authorities in Thailand are impressed by UK seed potatoes paving the way for further exports to the south-east Asian country.
-
Article
Sainsbury's new organic spud
Sainsbury's is to take the majority of supplies of Lady Balfour organic potatoes. The new spud will extend the UK season by one extra month. Growers are anticipating higher yields of the crop than for other varieites.
-
Article
Children cheer for Chippies Choice
Weymouth kids dress up as Chippies Choice sacks to promote MBM potatoes.
-
Article
Waitrose forges potato link
Retailer Waitrose and potato supplier Solanum have joined forces to launch www.waitrose.com/potato
-
Article
Potato upturn forecast
UK potato yields are likely to be up this season on last despite a reduction in planted area.
-
Article
BPC issues ring-rot warning
The British Potato Council has issued a warning to levy-payers to be vigilant for the notifiable potato disease ring rot as reports of its continued incidence on the continent come through.
-
Article
Sprouts herald glorious 12th
William Haines of WR Haines is pictured delivering the first hand-picked British sprouts of the season to the Lygon Arms, in Broadway as the UK sprout season got under way on August 12.
-
Article
Brown rot test enhanced
The British Potato Council has announced that a new, faster test for potato disease brown rot is available.
-
Article
Pseedco gets smart to save time
Pseedco launches seed to improve returns by up to 30 per cent.
-
Article
Greenvale on potato trail
Fresh potato supplier Greenvale AP (GVAP) has joined forces with Sainsbury's to launch what it believes is the first organic potato traceability project.
-
Article
MBM Lorries and Trailers Promote Potatoes Nationwide
Leading potato marketer uses lorries to promote its wares and the industry
-
Article
Tesco targets kids with spud site
New Tesco website aims to give children an insight into the potatoes they eat.
-
Article
Southampton takes on Cypriot potatoes
Southampton increase its throughput with deal to discharge Cypriot potatoes
-
Article
Lady tastes good
New potato variety Lady Christl wins top award for taste and flavour in BPC showdown.
-
Article
BPC encourages repeat potato purchase
British Potato Council looks to develop long term spud likers.
-
Article
Fresh produce to fight disease as alternatives to jabs
Potatoes, bananas and apples among a list of products that may provide edible vaccines against the likes of cancer, hepatitis B - and even tooth decay.
-
Article
Cornish potato crops air-lifted
British Potato Council (BPC) chiefs have been out and about promoting the new crop throughout the nation.
-
Article
Nisa gets better
Convenience store group Nisa is overhauling its own-label fresh produce offer with a new look pre-packed range due in store on May 13 and loose product available for the first time in three years.