Potato news archive – Page 28
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ArticleJersey Royals pop up in central London
A two-day pop up bistro dedicated to Jersey Royals sold cones of potatoes smothered in butter to shoppers in Covent Garden
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ArticlePotato area to grow in Europe's main producing nations
Growing area expected to expand in all of Europe’s five main potato-producing countries, with Belgium’s increasing the most
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ArticleSouthern Produce Distributors mourns loss of CEO
Sweet potato specialist's president and chief executive Stewart Precythe died last week aged 68
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ArticleProduction soars in parts of Africa
The last decade or so has seen an explosion in production of fruit and vegetables from French-speaking African countries including Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire
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ArticleNew owner for Kent Crisps
Laura Bounds, who has spent most of her career in fresh produce, becomes one of the youngest female snack owners in the UK
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ArticleNew pack for new potatoes
French marketer Prince de Bretagne is launching a new freshness bag for its new potatoes, set to hit shelves in May
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ArticleWelsh producers to get £21m research boost
New government programme will drive innovation and efficiency in Welsh food production, with aim of growing industry by 30 per cent by 2020
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ArticleFraud discovery made in Preva Produce case
A fraud worth £1 million contributed to Preva Produce going into administration, leaving 200 creditors and 28 job losses
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ArticleSpecial report: The champagne of potatoes
Jersey Royal growers recognise the importance of holding onto their protected food name, but as the competition mounts they know the brand alone won’t carry them
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ArticleEssex potato grower wins China retail listings
Fairfields Farm has signed two retail contracts in China and Hong Kong to supply its branded crisps
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ArticleMajorcan new potatoes make way to UK as sales soar
Branston responds to rocketing demand for early new potatoes, supplying Tesco with Majorcan crop from end of March
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ArticleFirst Jersey Royals arrive at Sainsbury’s
Retailer said it is the first to stock new season Jersey Royals, which will be sold loose in two south coast stores
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ArticlePotato breeding programme favours reds
Fifteen new varieties unveiled in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s annual release open house
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ArticleAlbert Bartlett brings back Purple Majesty
Potato supplier has relaunched purple potato variety with high antioxidant content into Ocado and Wholefoods
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ArticleRewe trials laser labelling system
German retailer follows Swedish group ICA in trialling laser labelling on organic avocados and sweet potatoes
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ArticleGreenvale hits FareShare milestone
Supplier has sent food waste charity enough potatoes for 200,000 meals in the past 12 months
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ArticleImmigration from Romania and Bulgaria hits record high
Number of EU2 migrants in UK reaches record level but exchange rates and strong domestic economy hamper fresh produce recruitment from Poland
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ArticleInterview: Fresh off the grill
As the British burger boom rolls on, Five Guys is taking full advantage, but food fads don’t interest its UK team. Fred Searle speaks to UK MD John Eckbert and supply chain director Andrew Rose
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ArticlePotato grower enters pre pack market
Chipping supplier Isle of Ely Produce has launched a new salad and baking potato brand to mark its entrance into pre pack
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VideoWatch: High spirits at Scott Farms
The Sweet Potato Company's Garry Smith gives FPJ a tour of the Scott Farms stand at Fruit Logistica last week