Potato news archive – Page 55
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New British arrivals mark start of spring
Spring is certainly in the air when it comes to British produce, which is now beginning to appear on the shelves. There was
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ArticleGrowing for tomorrow
The skills needed to be a successful grower extend far beyond making crops flourish. Chloe Ryan asks leading British growers what it takes to come out on top in today’s challenging environment
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ArticleIsrael’s new start
It’s been all change in the Israeli fresh produce market in the past year, with Agrexco’s much-publicised travails opening the door to other exporters to increase share. Tom Bonnett and Michael Barker examine the new state of the country’s industry
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ArticleIndia exports potatoes to Malaysia
The Indian state of Haryan has exported its first consignment of potatoes to Malaysia
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ArticleIreland applies to test impact of GM on ecosystems
The Agriculture and Food Development Authority (Teagasc) in Ireland is applying for a licence to test the impact of GM potatoes to determine the potential impact this technology could have on ecosystems.
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ArticleBritish Carrot Growers' Association chairman passes on the baton
Chairman of the British Carrot Growers’ Association, Martin Evans, is leaving the post after seven years.
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ArticleRetailers ‘lack financial incentive’ to cut waste
Food waste campaigner and author Tristram Stuart has told MPs and Lords at a meeting in Westminster that supermarkets lack the financial incentive to reduce waste because they can pass on the costs to suppliers.
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ArticleFPC demands re-think of 'grave' rise in plant health check fees
The Fresh Produce Consortium is demanding Fera immediately changes plans to raise the price of plant health checks that could cost British growers and importers an extra £1.2 million over the next two years.
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ArticleJersey Royal Pearl potatoes in Tesco earlier than ever
The Jersey Royal Company has announced its premium potatoes are in Tesco this week, while Morrisons will have the spuds in stores by the weekend.
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Potato levy rises by three per cent
UK farm ministers have approved levy rates to be charged for growers by the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
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European regions make crisis-management call
The agm of the assembly of European fruit, vegetable and plant producing regions (AREFLH) held earlier this month in Sint Truiden, Belgium has called for improved crisis management measures for the fresh produce market across Europe.
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ArticleM&S expects earliest Maris Peer potatoes
Manor Fresh set to deliver record early crop of new potato variety grown in Cornwall following mild winter conditions
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ArticleDirect sales for Greek potatoes
As producers and consumers suffer the effects of Greece's economic collapse, a new scheme has been devised that is beneficial for both
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ArticleArmagh Bramley apples gain PGI status
Northern Ireland’s Armagh Bramley apples have won protected geographical indicator (PGI) status.
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ArticleDrive for healthy cooking
The Hairy Bikers have established themselves as among Britain’s best-loved TV chefs. In an exclusive interview, they tell Frank Grice about their new show, how they plan to save the beetroot and why Lincolnshire is the culinary heartland of the UK
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ArticleFace time for Touquet Savour
The French potato supplier has seen a significant rise in sales since it started displaying the producer's face on its packaging
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ArticleRise in dickeya solani cases puts UK growers on alert
British potato producers are on alert over growing incidences of the aggressive disease dickeya solani, which is spreading across Europe.
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ArticleSpudding entrepreneurs: potato firms put chips on social media
Europe’s biggest potato processor has shown it doesn’t think social media is a flash-in-the-pan fad by chipping in with a Twitter page for chefs, caterers and consumers.
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ArticleFirst Jersey Royals go into Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's is claiming to have won the race to be the first major retailer to kick off the Jersey Royal season this year.
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ArticleLand of opportunity
With a rich horticultural history behind it, the Northern Irish fresh produce industry combines tradition with innovation. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a look at the region’s supply chain ahead of the FPJ Conferences - Northern Ireland event on 8 March