Potato news archive – Page 136

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    Plantings down, yields up

    2002-10-17T00:00:00Z

    New figures from the BPC reveal total potato plantings in the UK are down 5.6 per cent on those of 2001.

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    Sicily shows its wares

    2002-10-09T00:00:00Z

    A plethora of Sicilian food was on offer in London this week, courtesy of the Italian Trade Commission.

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    Pommies helps Higgins grow

    2002-10-04T00:00:00Z

    Higgins subsidiary Pommies has expanded its volume with new facilities in Reims.

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    Potato research links up

    2002-10-03T00:00:00Z

    Solanum, one of the UK's top potato suppliers, has announced a ground-breaking alliance that aims to bring new varieties to market and deliver potato innovation through the Solanum Centre of Excellence.

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    Tesco signs charity deal

    2002-10-03T00:00:00Z

    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.

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    Seed sendings Thai-ed up

    2002-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Plant health authorities in Thailand are impressed by UK seed potatoes paving the way for further exports to the south-east Asian country.

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    Sainsbury's new organic spud

    2002-09-13T00:00:00Z

    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.

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    Children cheer for Chippies Choice

    2002-09-03T00:00:00Z

    Weymouth kids dress up as Chippies Choice sacks to promote MBM potatoes.

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    Waitrose forges potato link

    2002-09-03T00:00:00Z

    Retailer Waitrose and potato supplier Solanum have joined forces to launch www.waitrose.com/potato

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    Potato upturn forecast

    2002-08-21T00:00:00Z

    UK potato yields are likely to be up this season on last despite a reduction in planted area.

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    BPC issues ring-rot warning

    2002-08-18T00:00:00Z

    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.

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    Sprouts herald glorious 12th

    2002-08-15T00:00:00Z

    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.

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    Brown rot test enhanced

    2002-08-12T00:00:00Z

    The British Potato Council has announced that a new, faster test for potato disease brown rot is available.

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    Pseedco gets smart to save time

    2002-08-05T00:00:00Z

    Pseedco launches seed to improve returns by up to 30 per cent.

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    Greenvale on potato trail

    2002-07-18T00:00:00Z

    Fresh potato supplier Greenvale AP (GVAP) has joined forces with Sainsbury's to launch what it believes is the first organic potato traceability project.

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    MBM Lorries and Trailers Promote Potatoes Nationwide

    2002-07-11T00:00:00Z

    Leading potato marketer uses lorries to promote its wares and the industry

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    Tesco targets kids with spud site

    2002-07-11T00:00:00Z

    New Tesco website aims to give children an insight into the potatoes they eat.

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    Southampton takes on Cypriot potatoes

    2002-07-10T00:00:00Z

    Southampton increase its throughput with deal to discharge Cypriot potatoes

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    Lady tastes good

    2002-07-01T00:00:00Z

    New potato variety Lady Christl wins top award for taste and flavour in BPC showdown.

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    BPC boosts potato sales

    2002-06-28T00:00:00Z

    BPC promotions score for sales in latest campaign.