Potato news archive – Page 40
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ArticleThirteen arrests in veg-packing exploitation case
Operation Launch is part of an NCA investigation into people trafficking and enforced labour of Slovakian nationals within the UK
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ArticleFarmcare, The Co-op's former farming agency, unveils aims
The firm, bought by the Wellcome Trust in 2014, has hired ex-Manor Fresh and Greenvale man Phil Britton to help achieve grand plans
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ArticleSpecial report: A journey through Spalding
Fresh produce businesses around Spalding and Boston are some of the most longstanding and diverse in the country. Nina Pullman takes a tour
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ArticleAlbert Bartlett buys threatened Heinz factory
Potato processing site in Norfolk, under threat since Heinz's Aunt Bessie's deal ended, purchased by the Scottish produce giant
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ArticleBayer in sustainable potato venture
Bayer CropScience and Farm Frites jointly implement sustainable practices in European potato cultivation
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ArticleRecord season for seed potato exports
Current 2014/15 non-EU figure is already up 4,000 tonnes on 2013/14’s final total of almost 78,000 tonnes of Scottish seed exports
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ArticleHelp Potato Council pick car sticker slogan
Levy-payers are being asked to decide on the body's latest promotional message to lead the One Voice campaign through 2015
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AHDB levy rates maintained for third successive year
Forecast total net levy for 2015/16 amounts to around £57.3 million, with £7.7m from horticulture and £5.9m from potatoes
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ArticleChristoudias named as new Branston marketing director
Ex-Bakkavor man George Christoudias has started sales and marketing role, following James Truscott’s promotion to MD
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne segments spuds
The French marketer's range of early potatoes is to be split into two separate brands, Primaline and Prima Breizh
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ArticleRussia permits import of Scottish seed potatoes
Re-engagement with EU seed potato market continues, as 160 tonnes shipped from the UK to a Russian farm following inspection
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ArticleProduce World helps in potato growing competition
Event staged in East Anglia involving over 400 schoolchildren will see the school with the heaviest crop of spuds win a prize
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ArticleWaitrose launches purple sweet potato
Product - which is purple inside too - will be available at stores nationwide until the end of April
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ArticleSweet potatoes and melons oust sat navs and yoghurt drinks
Latest ONS shopping basket used to assess inflation in the UK economy includes maiden appearances for exotic produce
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ArticleJersey buoys potato market
Favourable conditions on Jersey have pushed planting ahead of last year, with early-season demand expected to be strong
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ArticleFixed-price deals cause tension in UK potato sector
Struggling potato sector warns fixed-price contracts will be down in volumes and value next season
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ArticleGrowers asked to help with crop loss research project
“Ground-breaking” project into the scale of crop loss on farms is seeking help from strawberry, potato and lettuce growers
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FPJ Podcast - NFU conference and Organic Market Report
The FPJ team discuss the recent NFU conference, growth in the organic sector, and problems in the potato market
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ArticleGrowers urged to tackle 'painful' potato oversupply
Potato Council chair Fiona Fell urges growers to only grow what they know they can sell
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ArticleGreenvale launches loyalty scheme
‘Potatokens’ on packs of branded All Rounder and Jacket Potatoes will be redeemed for potato preparation equipment