Potato news archive – Page 16
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ArticleWet weather hits potatoes
As volume sales fall, rainfall during lifting looks set to lead to higher waste and breakdown, which could limit supply and push up prices
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ArticleRenewed confidence in potato sector ahead of BP2019
Show director says upbeat mood in the category has helped him sign up a record number of exhibitors for event on 20 and 21 November
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ArticleBranston goes extra mile for cancer charity
Potato supplier raises over £3,000 for Maggie’s Centre in Dundee through sponsored 500-mile trek inspired by Proclaimers song
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ArticleSurvey reveals Brexit concerns over price and shortages
Almost 60 per cent of UK consumers are worried prices will rise after Brexit as retailers continue to stockpile amid concerns of bulk buying
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ArticleSouth Australia to host 2023 World Potato Congress
Over one thousand delegates are expected to travel to the capital, Adelaide, for the 12th World Potato Congress
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ArticleTake five and tell us how you feel…
Fruitnet is inviting everyone in the fresh produce business to say what they think about the future of the industry
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ArticleNationwide and Bartlett in new supply partnership
Tie-up sees new range of Albert Bartlett-branded potatoes sold into the foodservice sector
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ArticleExport body for Western Australian potatoes
Western Australian potato industry will launch a potato export entity in 2020
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ArticleEly hosts "most keenly contested potato race yet"
Eighth annual Ely Potato Race fiercely fought with £1,500 raised for charity
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ArticleNew head for NIAB CUF
Dr Mark Stalham takes on top role at potato research group with immediate effect
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ArticleShort but sweet
British supermarkets ran low on sweet potatoes in August, however NPD and expanding usage are boosting the category. Fred Searle speaks to Barfoots’ supply chain category manager Ketan Dave and commercial manager Rebecca Charnley
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ArticleAustralian horticulture exports perform strongly
A prosperous 2018/19 season for Australia’s horticulture industry sees an increase in nut, fruit and vegetable exports
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ArticleBrexit: UK potatoes delisted from Polish supermarket
British potato exporters left in the lurch as Biedronka calls time on UK potatoes due to fears of no-deal Brexit
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ArticleWet weather hits NI potato yields
Grower Lewis Cunningham worries that 2019 could be a "major challenge" for growers
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ArticleBranston appoints new director
Peter Quinn joins Branston as non-executive director having previously led Samworth Brothers operations
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ArticleSlight increase in potato plantings
New AHDB figures show the area of potatoes planted in Britain is still among the lowest on record, despite a small increase
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ArticleDoreen Spikings joins Greenvale
Former Greenyard UK commercial director joins potato specialist as sales director this month
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ArticleSwancote Foods confirms closure
The potato processor racked up "unsustainable losses" according to owners Produce Investments
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ArticleSeeding a new brand
Foresight is everything when it comes to selling seed potatoes, but with Britain’s impending departure from the EU, newly rebranded Meijer Seed Potato faces an almighty cloud on the horizon. Ed Leahy reports
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ArticleMash Direct launches new potato wedges line
New Salt and Chilli Wedges meet convenience needs and spice up the potato category