Potato news archive – Page 6
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ArticleSouthern Spain braced for sharp fall in new potato production
Inclement weather and drought means volumes could be down by as much as 35 per cent compared to last season
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ArticleRainfall ‘impacting potato herbicide plans’
Corteva Agriscience says growers need to keep a close eye on weed control
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ArticleCanadian fund buys into Mitolo Family Farms
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan set to acquire majority share in Australian fresh produce company
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ArticleAB hits FareShare milestone
UK potato giant Albert Bartlett has donated 10m meals worth of surplus potatoes to FareShare
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ArticleConsumers ‘in the dark’ about food’s enviromental impact
Hi-tech salad bar specialist Picadeli rolls out new carbon labelling system after report finds shoppers have no way of knowing whether their eating habits are good for the planet
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Article B-hive’s big ideas
Dr Andrew Gill tells FPJ about some of B-hive’s agritech innovations to increase yields, improve quality, and reduce waste in potatoes and other crops
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ArticleKids dig into potato project
Some 6,000 UK schools have received Grow Your Own Potatoes kits after original programme saved from closure by industry support
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AnalysisOPN releases State of Organic Produce 2022 report
US organic produce sales increased by 3 per cent while volume decreased by 3.7 per cent in 2022
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ArticlePotatoes NZ CEO resigns
Chris Claridge steps down after seven years at the head of peak body for New Zealand potatoes
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AnalysisUnderstand the business better with Fruit Logistica’s free report
Produced by Fruitnet, publication provides expert analysis of the industry’s most important trends, key developments, and some big challenges ahead
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ArticleGreenvale teams up with Trinity AgTech
Greenvale teams up with Trinity AgTech to boost sustainability and carbon credentials for potato growers
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ArticleMcCain to invest £35m in British farming
Frozen potato specialist commits to paying growers 31% more to help them manage cost inflation
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ArticleTesco rolls out ‘greener greens’ initiative
Tesco launches UK’s largest low-carbon fertiliser roll-out with leading veg suppliers to increase food security and cut the carbon footprint of its produce
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ArticleUS organic produce sales top US$9.4bn in 2022
A report released by the Organic Produce Network and its partners shows that dollar growth climbed 3 per cent last year, although volumes fell 3.7 per cent
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ArticlePlan ahead for Fruit Logistica 2023, which has something for everyone
Make sure you are fully prepared for your return to the world’s biggest and best fresh produce trade exhibition
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ArticleRush Group celebrates four million meals with FareShare
Vegetable supplier reaches milestone with food redistribution charity following consistent four-year partnership
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ArticleB-hive upgrades workspace in company expansion
Agritech innovator moves building but stays within Lincoln Science & Innovation Park as part of growth that has seen the business make 12 recent appointments
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ArticleMcCain invests £2.5m in optical sorter
New Haith-installed system at Montrose will sort and grade seed potatoes
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ArticlePye Group opens potato packing facility
New facility is the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere according to leading Australian potato supplier
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ArticleEl Teriak Farm on solid growth path
The Egyptian grower-exporter is confident of the continued potential of Egyptian produce on the world stage, expanding production and investing in packing and juicing facilities