Potato news archive – Page 20
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ArticleLilly Mashing Potatoes land Quality Food Award
Buttery mashing variety from Greenvale wins in unprepared vegetable category following launch at Co-op last year
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ArticleSouthern Produce battles back
While 2018 was "tough" for the sweet potato industry, Southern Produce is looking to the future
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ArticleMilestone reached in potato blight research
An international collaboration of scientists has helped reveal how blight pathogens function raising hopes of creating disease resistant varieties
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ArticleHonduran hopes
Pacific Produce commercial director Ian Crispin tells Ed Leahy about his Honduran sweet potato exports to the UK, which offer a high-quality alternative to the dominance of US produce
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ArticleRetailers flex their specs on potatoes
Supermarkets have relaxed their specifications on potatoes to help suppliers through a challenging season, but yields are down significantly and access to irrigation has proved crucial
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ArticleWeather brings mixed season for Kent growers
Growers in 'Garden of England' have seen lower yields, inconsistent harvests and smaller fruit size due to lack of rain but it’s not all bad news
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ArticleAll change at Greenvale
Greenvale’s new MD Andy Clarkson told delegates at FPJ Live about the challenges of production, sustainability, and the company's potential return to the private sector
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ArticleGlyphosate could be killing bees, researchers warn
World’s most widely used weed killer shown to damage good bacteria in honeybees’ guts, making them more susceptible to fatal pathogens
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ArticleAustralia Indonesia agree on FTA
The new proposed agreement will feature eliminated tariffs and increased work visas aiding seasonal labour
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ArticleLotatoes wins TVNZ–NZ Marketing Award
Another accolade for T&G Global’s marketing team for its work on hot potato
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ArticleSuppliers ‘considering paper potato bags’
Leading bagging machinery manufacturer says several suppliers may be interested in adopting compostable packaging used in northern Europe
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ArticleProduce Investments accepts £53m takeover bid
The Cambridge-based potato operator, which owns Greenvale AP, saw shares surge after accepting takeover bid
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ArticleNew World Order
Seed potatoes are a UK export success story, with quality and endeavour making them an attractive product globally, yet with Brexit looming, Britain is looking further afield amid concerns that it could damage the market. Ed Leahy reports
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ArticleBrassicas benefit from cool spell
Sales of broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower at Waitrose grew in the last week of August thanks to cooler weather
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ArticleIndonesia boost for Australian exporters
Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement will mean reduced tariffs and greater opportunities
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ArticlePotato shortage 'forcing UK grocers to evolve'
Impact of reduced plantings will be balanced against falling demand and relaxed specifications at several retailers, says data analyst
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ArticleShortages could 'wipe out' restaurants’ profits
Large chains could see their net profits slashed amid soaring food prices as shortages bite
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ArticleAlbert Bartlett celebrates 70 years with retro packs
Vintage-look Rooster bags mark company's journey from beetroot boiler to leading potato supplier
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ArticleIn defence of potatoes
Hazel Flight, programme lead for nutrition and health at Edge Hill University, says consumer perceptions about potatoes are misguided
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ArticleMcCain ‘set for 20 per cent price hike’
Frozen supplier reported to be increasing the wholesale price of all its potato products following nightmare growing conditions