Potato news archive – Page 134
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ArticleAgrexco spuds take a hike
The reputation of Israeli potatoes has gone from strength to strength in the past few years. This achievement is the result of the considerable hard work and commitment shown by all those involved - starting with the growers in Israel and continuing through to the packers in the UK. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleChips on the blocks
Greater choice has led to an explosion of fast food outlets on the UK’s high streets but has an increased array of products left chilled chips feeling the cold? Emma Hatfield reports.
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French fancy for convenience lines
Sopexa shows its convenient lines off to Fruit Logistica visitors.
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ArticleBPC reveals 2003 potato supply position
The British Potato Council’s (BPC) provisional estimate of calculated end-December stocks is down 14 per cent from the 2002 figure.
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ArticleAgronomist takes on Scottish-wide responsibility
Niall Allison has taken on a Scotland-wide remit to support growers of seed potatoes marketed through the Pseedco group.
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ArticleDon't let your guard down, potato store managers warned
Failing to make standard, everyday checks in potato stores is commonplace at this time of year adding to the annual 400,000 tonnes of avoidable loss from Britain's stores, warns the British Potato Council (BPC).
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ArticleCornish cornucopia
Reports suggest a dynamic year ahead for Cornish brassicas. Producers have focused their efforts on increasing varieties and ensuring continuity while UK retailers have shown their support by programming in good volumes of supply. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleWard defends ring-rot farmer
Graham Ward, chairman of the NFU horticulture board, has responded angrily to a member’s claim that the board should be doing more to support grower John Morgan whose potato crop suffered at the hands of ring-rot.
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ArticlePortuguese polemic
A decrease in Rocha pear volumes has already taken its toll on Portuguese export figures. Although there is expansion in other commodities, many smaller producers believe that low prices have combined with strict quality requirements to make the UK market unviable as an export option. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleTesco had a happy Christmas
Tesco's Christmas and New Year trading statement announces a 16.7 per cent group sales increase.
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ArticleRot victory key to Egyptian progress
The Egyptian potato market is full of confidence for the season ahead. Good growing conditions matched with increased awareness and development of quality assurance programmes means expectations are high. Growers are looking to take advantage of a problematic UK season as they aim to develop their position within the market. John Broy reports.
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ArticleHiggins search for expansion
The Journal will focus on seeds throughout the remainder of January. Our next four issues will look at various aspects of the seed sector and ask some of the leading players what the key factors will be for them in 2004. Today, Higgins goes electronic and Rijk Zwaan launches a range of organic seeds
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ArticleRetailers happy at Christmas
Supermarkets are reporting strong Christmas trading across most fresh produce lines.
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European potato industry meets in Paris
European potato representatives discussed common goals at a meeting in Paris on Tuesday.
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Potato labelling improves
The Food Standards Agency reports that the problem of mislabelling of potatoes is improving.
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SCRI man receives university award
Professor Howard Davies has been awarded a docentship in Plant biotechnology at the University of Kuopio, Finland.
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ArticleRing rot tests find infected samples
Defra has announced that tests have been completed on potato stocks at the Welsh farm where potato ring rot was discovered.
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ArticleAssuring a nation
With the retailers self-imposed deadline of December 31, 2003 for EurepGAP accreditation for their suppliers fast approaching, and unlikely to be achieved for all products, new quality assurance targets are being set. Certification body Checkmate International (Cmi) believes better guidance is required from EurepGAP, while Tesco has been busy with its own Nature's Choice scheme. John Broy reports.
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ArticlePotato quality charter to boost returns
Potato merchants and growers that supply the fish and chip shop sector should contact the British Potato Marketing Association (BPMA) to improve the value of fresh British chipping potatoes.