Potato news archive – Page 27
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Analysis
What now for Iran's produce sector?
Following years of crippling sanctions, Iran is now on the road to recovery, with many eyeing incipient opportunities in production and imports
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Article
Plant health and trade top Europatat agenda
Delegates traveled to Brussels with the aim of discussing how to "make the European potato trade great again"
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Article
Convenience drives growth in Middle East
Dubai-based NRTC has added a fresh-cut division, banana coldstore and new retail outlets as its expansion continues
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Greenvale sponsors Great Scottish Tattie Run
Potato supplier sponsors family event in Edinburgh where participants race with nets of potatoes over their shoulders
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First Comber Earlies set for supermarket shelves
Early Northern Irish variety is ready for sale, with quality described as ‘excellent’ by packer Wilson’s Country
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Fresh produce's brand masters
FPJ rounds up the leading names in fresh produce branding and analyses their latest investment and marketing plans
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Battling the potato myth
Potatoes South Australia has worked with the University of Adelaide to research why consumers are eating fewer potatoes
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BioTropic sees big potential in Central America
German organic produce importer has opened a new office in Costa Rica to build up its Central American supply base
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Asda launches Purple Majesty chips
Retailer said it is capitalising on trend for purple food with launch of Purple Majesty line, grown in the eastern counties
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Glens of Antrim recognised for local support
Northern Irish potato packer has been presented with a Prince’s Trust award for supporting the community and reviving historic variety
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NFU Potato Forum re-appoints chair and vice chair
Alex Godfrey and Tim Papworth confirmed for a further term and pledge to deliver wide range of objectives
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Asda loose produce removal sparks anger
A trial by Asda to remove some loose produce lines from all stores has prompted outrage on social media
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Potato stocks keep pace with 2015-16 season
Grower-held stock levels now tracking last year’s after December to January’s decrease in drawdown rate
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End of the road for Branston tour bus
Amazing Potato Factory to be replaced with online educational resources after milestone of 25,000 children welcomed on board
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Eustice approves GM potato trial
Farming minister George Eustice has approved a four-year trial on GM potatoes at The Sainsbury Laboratory in Norwich
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Brassicas struggle under Lincolnshire drought
Growers are ‘not at panic stage yet’ but say crops will struggle without forecasted showers at the end of this week
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Melvyn Wyer celebrates 50 years in potatoes
Rowe Farming sales manager, instrumental in Duchy Potato Group’s formation, receives recognition for services to potato sector
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ICA expands laser branding into melon and squash
Positive consumer reaction has prompted ICA to make laser branding permanent practice on some organic products
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Ronnie Bartlett launches children’s book series
‘Sammy and Sally Have a Picnic’ is the third in a series aimed at encouraging children to recycle and eat healthily
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Mash Direct wins five new Asda listings
New prepared veg dishes including sweet potato mash ‘Caribbean-style’ have launched in Asda stores across Northern Ireland