Potato news archive – Page 134

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    New organic chairman calls for fair trade

    2003-04-25T00:00:00Z

    Newly elected chairman of Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G) Richard Thompson called for fair trade conditions for UK producers.

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    Asda backs Britain

    2003-04-24T00:00:00Z

    Asda launched a Buy British campaign for all 259 of its stores at its annual farming conference today.

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    Chipping away at the consumer

    2003-04-22T00:00:00Z

    The British Potato Council's National Chip Week has generated huge media interest and boosted potato sales.

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    Cyprus singing through the rains

    2003-04-11T10:43:11Z

    Shortages in supply have pushed prices to a premium for Cypriot potatoes in recent seasons ñ a situation that may well occur again this year. Yet against a backdrop of uncertainty created by erratic weather conditions and sporadic liftings, producers and distributors remain unswayed. Expect a buoyant year for the country's top export crop, writes Emma Hardy.

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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.