Potato news archive – Page 135
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MBM becomes Investor in People
UK potato supplier MBM produce has been awarded Investor in People status after just two years of starting the process.
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GM technology will save the world, says UN
The United Nations says that GM crops will play a vital role in reliving poverty and increasing farm incomes worldwide. This, however, it adds that this will require a radical change in attitudes to the new technology.
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The playground potato project
Coventry school children will have their potato crop judged by BPC representatives tomorrow, following the completion of playground potato project organised by MBM Produce and Tesco.
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Veg UK caters for caterers
Veg UK has developed a new handpicked potato pack specifically for caterers.
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Non-chlorine produce wash developed
A new environment-friendly fresh produce wash has been launched by Hutchinsons Crop Production Specialists.
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Potato blight buster launched
A new product to help combat potato blight has been developed.
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UK multiples prepare for latest BPC campaign
The "Britain's kids go free" new potato campaign is set to start at the end of June in stores across the UK.
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Inflation rises attributed to fruit and veg prices
The high price of certain seasonal fruit and vegetable products, such as potatoes and salads, has caused inflation to rise, says the British Retail Consortium.
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Adas warns growers of potato blight risk
Research organisation Adas has warned potato growers to look out for potato blight caused by last year's unharvested crops.
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Produce kits drive convenient cooking
A new category of prepared fresh produce is being launched onto the UK market with the creation of an innovative concept in easy home cooking.
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BPC issues blight advice
The British Potato Council is encouraging potato growers to take extra precautions against potato blight.
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Potato packers combine forces
The two largest potato packers for supermarkets in Kent have joined linked up.
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UK potatoes start on election trail
More than 40 MPs turned up to give their support to the start of the British Potato Council's consumer campaign, which was launched on May 2.
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Potato stocks low
Latest available figures from the British Potato Council indicate low stocks.
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New man at Maff to grace agm
David Jones has been appointed head of the ministry of agriculture's horticulture and potatoes division.
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Foot-and-mouth problems deepen
Horticulture is suffering from knock-on effects engendered by the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak among livestock in the UK.
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Late lifting flexibility granted
The impact of autumn floods in 2000 has led to late-harvesting flexibility being granted to some growers in the UK.
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BPC gives guidance
New publications from the BPC should help producers combat disease and other problems in their crops.
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Potatoes under pressure
Thousands of hectares of UK potatoes are likely to be unsuitable for either the fresh or processing markets.
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Immingham opens for Israeli business
The north-east port of Immingham began handling fresh produce for Agrexco last month.