Potato news archive – Page 136
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ArticleThe key to the future
Since its foundation in 1981, when the Scottish Crop Research Institute (SCRI) was given the UK remit for potato research, it has grown into the largest centre for potato research of its kind in the country, if not the world. The Dundee-based institute is well-respected throughout the produce industry for its extensive breeding programmes, expertise in diagnostics and for products such as its decision making computer program, MAPP. This year saw the launch of a new SCRI initiative to bolster its offer of services further still.
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ArticleWard Bekker serves up potato innovations
The potato industry has been transformed by all mechanisation. The Journal highlights four of the latest innovations
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ArticleAnd Sicily makes five
Returnable crate specialist Euro Pool System has announced the opening of a fifth depot in Italy.
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Producers should protect against imitation
Tastes of Anglia is calling for greater take-up by producers of registration schemes to highlight the unique origins of their products.
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Produce World educates consumers
Produce World took the opportunity at the Great Yorkshire Show to answer questions from the general public
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ArticleThree-year trial backed to benefit healthy eating
The intake of selenium, a vital protective ingredient for humans found in vegetables, is falling. Trials are being run to address the issue.
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ArticleGovernment gives lasting commitment to 5-a-day
Governmental and organisational support for the 5-a-day campaign in all its facets will be maintained through the Department of Health for the next three years
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ArticleChips carry the little red tractor logo
Frozen chips are the latest product to carry the little red tractor logo
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Farmers can take on the climate change challenge
By growing crops not for food, but for fuel, farmers can help tackle climate change
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ArticleWaitrose plough to plate site upgraded
Phase II of The Potato ñ From Plough to Plate website launched by Solanum and Waitrose
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ArticleAsda celebrates local sourcing success
New UK number two retailer Asda has nearly doubled its sales of Scottish potatoes as it has focused on a local sourcing initiative.
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ArticleBPC revels in fad diet debate
With much attention being given to fad diets such as the Atkins Diet, there has been a surge in industry and consumer support for the British Potato Council's Fab not Fad campaign.
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ArticleMushrooms in a squeeze
The tough conditions that the mushroom industry has been operating within in recent years show no sign of abating. Competition is as fierce as ever particularly from the Netherlands and Poland. But rest assured UK growers are not going to give up ñ not yet anyway. John Broy reports.
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Granny going free
Sainsbury's has launched a “buy one get second half- price” promotion with Cape Granny Smith apples.
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Sainsbury launches Capespan promotion
Sainsbury's has launched a "buy one get second half price" promotion with Cape Granny Smiths apples
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Ride to nowhere
Crazy Brits Andy Elson and Colin Prescott have been strapping themselves into a freezer this week in preparation for a trip
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Vitacress gets Muddy Boots to assure traceability
Vitacress is based near Andover in Hampshire and on arriving at its offices it is clear to see that this is an organisation
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Producers shun futures at their peril
Potato producers who fail to make use of futures markets are placing good returns at risk in this season of extremely low plantings, warns potato futures broker ADM Investor Services International.
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Sainsbury's gets back to its roots
Sainsbury's customers are now able to trace all British organic fruit and vegetables back to the farm on which they were grown via a new website.
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US potato blight breakthrough
A US university has discovered a gene to protect against potato blight.