Potato news archive – Page 2
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FeaturesNorth Carolina Sweetpotato Commission eyes UK market growth
Michelle Grainger of the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission tells Fred Searle about the organisation’s latest efforts to boost sales in Britain
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ArticleBiofresh Safestore offers discount to visitors of new potato event
Potato sprout control specialist will give 10 per cent discount to Potato Days attendees who commit to a site survey
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ArticleWet weather increases potato blight pressure
Syngenta advises use of new Evagio Forte to help growers stay on top of the problem
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ArticleQuantaFill box filler boosts AKP Group
Haith-developed technology brings improvements to potato supplier
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ArticlePotato event throws the spotlight on industry future
Potatoes in Practice takes place on 8 August and is looking at how the industry can progress
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ArticleAlbert Bartlett enlists Fera in battle against aphids
Leading potato producer Albert Bartlett partners with Fera Science Ltd to control aphid numbers in Scottish crops
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ArticleASPMI appoints Jeff Smutny as executive director
Smutny brings more than 30 years’ experience in global marketing to his new role
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ArticleFruit and vegetable prices in New Zealand see largest recorded drop
Overall food prices also see decrease for first time in six years
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NewsFresh produce imports increase in Spain
Fruit and vegetable imports grew 6 per cent in volume and 16 per cent in value during the first four months of 2024
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ArticleHaulage deal helps NI potato firm reduce Scope 3 emissions
Wilson’s Country makes move as part of its long-term net-zero goal
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ArticleBranston’s Cornish new potatoes set to arrive at Tesco
The seasonal spuds will be available at Tesco stores and online from 24 June
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ArticleDutch firm debuts next-level conveyor belt for potato processors
Ammeraal Beltech’s food-grade synthetic belt with anti-stick and anti-starch properties makes cleaning easier and ensures a longer lifespan
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ArticleNFU calls for political support to ‘Save Our Spuds’
Union says potato sector is under huge pressure from a perfect storm of challenges
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ArticleScotty Brand launches eight-strong lineup of chilled potato classics
New branded range is selling in Morrisons stores in Scotland
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ArticleNew StoreGuard tech aims to protect fry colour of potatoes
UK potato industry set to benefit from new method for maintaining fry colour following successful trials
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ArticlePotato packer in AH Worth Group ceases trading amid cost inflation
Administrators appointed to QV Realisations following surging costs and ‘volatile’ potato pricing
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ArticleImproved weather boosts NI potato sector
Wilson’s Country is upbeat for a better season ahead, despite consumer challenges
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ArticleHarvestEye secures Scottish distribution deal
Crop insights tool will now be distributed by Agricar north of the border
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NewsBranston opens ‘UK’s largest’ mashed potato factory
New site in Lincolnshire responds to rising demand for popular British comfort food
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ArticleCorteva plugs BlueN biostimulant for UK potatoes
The seed and crop science company is urging UK potato growers to consider using its biological fertiliser as maincrop plantings get underway