Potato news archive – Page 53
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ArticleThree jailed in potato corruption case
Andy Behagg, John Maylam and David Baxter have been handed jail terms for their part in the multi-million pound potato corruption case.
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ArticlePutting potatoes first
At the recent World Potato Congress in Edinburgh, everything from GM and branding to health and exports was discussed. David Burrows rounds up the key topics of conversation
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Tomato breakthrough shows research value
You don’t have to be a New Scientist subscriber to get excited about the possibilities that sequencing the genomes of
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ArticleWRAP hails waste reduction progress
The industry has been lauded by the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) for its progress in helping consumers reduce food waste.
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ArticleAH worth makes AD investment
AH Worth, parent company of QV Foods, has teamed up with Tamar Energy to build an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant at Holbeach Hurn in Lincolnshire.
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ArticleFresh faces for the Potato Council
The Potato Council has recruited a new team of growers to represent its ‘Potato Ambassadors’ initiative.
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ArticleThe only way is Jersey
Tesco has been at the forefront of ensuring its customers have access to the freshest supply of Jersey Royal potatoes. Eurofruit’s Mike Knowles accompanied two of the supermarket’s buyers to the island to find out more
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ArticleScott Farms gets EBA nomination
Sweet potato importer Scott Farms has been named as a finalist for the 2012 European Business Awards in the 'Import/Export' category.
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ArticleNew potato company Cygnet PEP launches
Two of Britain’s biggest potato companies, potato breeder Cygnet PB and seed potato exporter Pan European Potatoes, have merged to form a new business.
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ArticleCanary Islands: Canaries’ sunny outlook
The Canary Islands have a longstanding trading partnership with the UK, with strong supply of salads in particular. Kathy Hammond looks at the development of the relationship
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ArticleAlbert Bartlett: From an old tin bath to Hollywood
Albert Bartlett has come a long way since it started out64 years ago. Chloe Ryan takes a closer look at its journey
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ArticleProduce fit for a Queen
To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, FPJ shines a spotlight on some of the businesses that have helped make the trade what it is today. By way of introduction, David Shapley looks back at how the industry has changed since Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne
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ArticleReturn of the sun boosts prepared
Changing tastes and a desire for convenience are continuing to drive the prepared category, but suppliers still need the sun to keep on shining
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ArticleNew potato is a blast from the past
A potato widely associated with the Irish Famine in the 1840s has been revived by Glens of Antrim Potatoes.
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ArticleM&S launches new potato variety
The UK retailer has announced the launch of a new potato variety that fits neatly with the country's summer of sporting events
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ArticlePutting potatoes first
As one of the UK’s leading potato buyers, packers and distributors, Branston turned over more than £123 million in 2011 and is the leading supplier of potatoes to Tesco. Michael Barker speaks to managing director Graeme Beattie
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ArticlePotatoes slide into decline
The weather has made this a tough quarter for the industry and, to add to its woes, consumption is down. But new lines are coming through to save the day
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Mystery and suspense fill the retail shelves
The phrase ‘ripen at home’ is now very much part of the retail marketing dictionary, but how long the process
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New Tesco packs 'double shelf-life'
Retailer reveals it is running trials of innovative new packaging film on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes as it looks to cut waste
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ArticleBehagg convicted of corruption in potato case
Andy Behagg has been found guilty of corruption at Croydon Crown Court today for paying bribes to Sainsbury’s potato buyer John Maylam.