Potato news archive – Page 52
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ArticleMurcia wants potato label for UK
Growers’ leaders in the Spanish region of Murcia are clamouring for a quality label for their potatoes to set them apart on the UK market.
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East Anglia prepares for potato event
This year’s “wettest drought in history” and the lessons to learn from it will be up for discussion in an address by Cranfield University’s Dr Jerry Knox at the East of England Potato Day on Thursday.
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ArticleIrish authorities underline benefits of GM
Irish potato growers could save more than £275/ha if they switch to a blight-resistant genetically modified (GM) potato variety, scientists claim.
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Facing the ultimate industry challenge
The challenge of how to interest children in fruit and vegetables is arguably the industry’s Mount Everest.With every
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ArticleThe Bourne strategy
As Britain’s second-biggest supermarket, Asda is in the spotlight like few other retailers, and in one of the most volatile years for the industry, has much to contend with in sourcing fruit and veg. Michael Barker went to meet produce category director Rick Bourne to find out more
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ArticleChallenges for potatoes mount
Like many crops, potatoes have suffered due to adverse weather conditions and, perhaps more worryingly, it seems spuds are falling out of favour with young women
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ArticleMorrisons aims to help out growers
Morrisons has revealed that it will help fruit and vegetable growers in the UK who have been affected by the wet summer weather by selling whole crops in its M Savers range, while accepting a wider variety of shaped vegetables to sell in store.
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Taking presentation to the next level
For packaging to be successful it has to fulfill a multitude of requirements, apart from protection and easy handling. No less
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ArticleNew potato is all that jazz
Preva Produce is launching a new variety of potato called Jazzy with high hopes the spud will be a big retail success.
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ArticleKenyan sweet potato boost
Growers in Kenya are doubling their production of sweet potatoes by switching to new orange flesh varieties
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ArticleKenyan sweet potato boost
Growers in Kenya are doubling their production of sweet potatoes by switching to new orange flesh varieties.
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ArticleAHDB makes new skills appointment
The Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has appointed Tess Howe to its newly created post of external skills project manager.
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ArticleCatering for connoisseurs
How do you source the best pomegranates on the planet, and can you really justify selling cherries for £200 per kilo? Lisa Kjellsson pays a visit to the foodhalls in Harrods and Selfridges to find out
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ArticlePotato Council unveils plans to revamp the aisle
The Potato Council believes its new strategy for the fresh retail sector could be worth an additional £8.7 million a year for the potato industry.
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ArticleBranston appoints new director
Potato supplier Branston Ltd has announced a new non-executive appointment.
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ArticleDallas star to promote Roosters
Hollywood heart throb Jesse Metcalfe has been unveiled as the latest big name to promote Rooster potatoes.
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ArticleTesco launches Kent promotion
New season Kentish potatoes hit Tesco shelves this week in specially branded Kent display units featuring images of the county.
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ArticleMaking fresh produce count
Best known as the brainy former Countdown co-host, Carol Vorderman tells Lisa Kjellsson how she maintains her intellect and enviable figure
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ArticlePotato congress focuses on climate change
Adaptation to the effects of climate change was at the centre of discussions at the latest World Potato Congress
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ArticleAviko to launch sweet potato fries
Potato producer Aviko is launching a new range of premium sweet potato fries, with hopes it can have a big impact on the foodservice industry.