Potato news archive – Page 35
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ArticleOnions Australia probes import claims
Industry body looks into reports of growers selling imports as Australian-grown
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ArticleProduce supplier snaps up Cornish daffodil grower
Greenvale parent company Produce Investments has bought daffodil specialist Andrew Farming
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ArticleMorrisons reports strong sales of 'wonky' veg
The retailer has also reportedly now relaxed its specifications for Brussels sprouts too in order to allow fewer to be wasted
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ArticleTesco cuts price of ‘Festive Five’ promotion to 39p
Brussels sprouts, parsnips and carrots included in retailer’s flagship Christmas deal with a lower price point than 2014
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ArticleRewe backs Bavaria organics label
Supermarket chain becomes first retailer in Germany to stock products carrying the region's new organic quality seal
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ArticlePotato supplier launches Grow-Your-Own range
Higgins will now deliver a range of specialist and mainstream seed potatoes to consumers’ homes and workplaces
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ArticleDiary of an AHDB Potatoes apprentice
Visiting branded potato giant McCain, meeting industry experts in storage and grading, and hearing from leading growers – Bryonie Cundy writes about life on the first-ever AHDB Potatoes Next Generation scheme
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ArticleVeg supplier wins Aldi potato contract
Scottish potato and veg supplier Stirfresh has secured a contract to supply fresh Maris Pipers into Aldi stores
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ArticleWaitrose sales up, spearheaded by strong fruit figures
The retailer said that it believed this was thanks in part to a Christmas direct marketing campaign "landing with customers"
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ArticleGrowers hit by Egypt seed potato decision
A late decision by Egyptian importers to ban seed potato imports over 55mm has had major impact on British growers
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ArticleSpecial report: From Scotland, with produce
With a lively interest in anything from NPD to the GM debate, Scottish fresh produce suppliers are as diverse as their landscape. Nina Pullman went to visit
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ArticleAHDB Potatoes to launch ‘potato module’ for colleges
New educational package will provide varietal, nutrition and recipe resources for the next generation of chefs
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ArticleE Park & Sons targets retail growth for National Trust
Potato packer wants to grow retail interest for premium pre-pack potatoes under National Trust brand
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ArticleMcCain man crowned by potato industry
Nick Vermont, who joined the frozen potato giant more than 30 years ago, receives prestigious prize at key potato event
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ArticleNew funds to benefit produce trade
Latest European funding will help promote fruit and vegetables produced in Belgium, Italy, Poland, Cyprus, Bulgaria and the UK
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ArticleGreen Wing creator directs new Albert Bartlett TV ads
The adverts form part of a new £3 million campaign by the potato giant to market its fresh and frozen lines
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ArticleKent Potato Company confirms closure
Produce Investments subsidiary announces it will cease operating by 1 December 2015 after losing key retail contract
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ArticleMorrisons to launch permanent wonky veg range
Retailer will stock wonky carrots, potatoes, onions and parsnips in new range after Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall highlights food waste
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ArticleBranston bus hits 10,000 pupil milestone
Milestone reached as pupils at school in Manchester enjoyed their visit from Billy Branston's Amazing Potato Factory
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ArticleProduce World launches first organic Maris Piper
Organic Maris Piper listed at select Waitrose stores after a low blight pressure season