Potato news archive – Page 49
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ArticleSainsbury's riding high on Welsh sales
Regionally sourced potatoes are enjoying a boost in Wales
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ArticleAbu Dhabi potatoes set to triple
Abu Dhabi Farmers' Services Centre believes an increase in potato production will improve food security in the UAE
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Branston hosts Booker celebration
Potato supplier holds event for those completing Booker training programme
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Poor weather drives operating loss at Greenvale
Produce Investments, the owner of UK potato supplier Greenvale AP, has reported an operating loss of £680,000 for the 26 weeks ending 29 December 2012, down significantly from the prior year’s profit of £4.76 million.
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UK vegetables get a new brand
Major vegetable grower Produce World has launched a consumer-facing brand.
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Greenvale marks health and safety achievement
Potato supplier Greenvale is celebrating after earning a full set of health and safety certificates at all five of its main processing, manufacturing and storage sites in the UK.
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New website marks transition for Greenvale
Potato grower Greenvale AP has relaunched its corporate website in a move it says will mark its transition into a “fully intergrated” consumer goods business.
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Chileans outline potato research
Chilean scientists are working on bringing seven new potato varieties to market.
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Agrico inks Manitou deal with AKP
Seed potato breeder and supplier Agrico UK has inked a new deal to supply its Manitou potatoes exclusively to Arundel Kerr Produce (AKP).
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French award-winning spud to make UK debut
Albert Bartlett and specialist seed-potato breeder and supplier Agrico UK have struck a deal to introduce Gourmandine potatoes to the UK market.
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Potato Council expects grower numbers to fall
The number of potato growers in Britain could fall below 2,000 this year. This marks a “staggering decline” from 16,000 growers just 20 years ago.
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Scott Farms launches crisps range
Sweet potato producer Scott Farms International unveiled more plans for its new range of premium-end sweet potato 'chips', which are a 'game-changer' for the UK snacks market according to CEO Stan Smith.
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Keep calm and eat carbs
While there is growth in value, the potato market is still suffering a decline in purchases as both cost and carb consciousness play a part in reducing consumption
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Isle of Ely backs a winner
A fish and chip shop in Brae, Shetland is celebrating after winning a national award sponsored by Isle of Ely Produce at the 2013 National Fish & Chip Awards organised by Seafish.
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Russia bans EU seed-potato imports
Russian plant-health body Rosselkhoznadzor has announced that it is imposing a temporary ban on seed-potato imports from the EU.
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Potato Council's new competition for students
The Potato Council is giving secondary school students the chance to name a brand new potato variety.
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Potato giant reports fall in sales
Dutch potato giant Agrico has reported consolidated turnover of €208.8m for the 2011-12 financial year, a substantial decrease compared with the €304.7m it generated in the previous 12-month period.
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Greenvale has a Flair for mashers
A new British-grown variety is being touted as the 'best mashing potato' available.
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Potato Council's R&D man wins award
Dr Mike Storey, head of research and development at the Potato Council, took home the coveted British Potato Industry Award at the Seed Industry Event dinner held last week (20 November) in Perth, Scotland.
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Sprout-control product gets potato approval
The Chemicals Regulation Directorate has granted approval for a new treatment for sprout control in potatoes.