Potato news archive – Page 69
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Consumers' varying tastes give hope to varietal NPD
The days are past when British consumers could be called conservative. Both the Sunday lunch and a full English breakfast may
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ArticleAviko trials carbon projects
Aviko has said it is “exploring opportunities” for reducing carbon emissions throughout its product transport chain with the launch of green trials.
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ArticleBranding a future for the South East
Spanning eight counties including production heavyweights Hampshire, Sussex and Kent, as well as the Isle of Wight, the South East encompasses many of the elements that makes the fresh produce sector the thriving industry that it is. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a tour of the area to gather news and views ahead of next week’s FPJ conference in the South East
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ArticlePuffin Produce gains £4m boost
Puffin Produce Ltd, a farmer owned business based in Pembrokeshire, has been awarded £4.1 million from the Welsh processing and marketing grant scheme.
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ArticlePembrokeshire Early spuds hit M&S
Pembrokeshire Early potatoes have hit Marks & Spencer shelves. Puffin Produce has teamed with M&S potato supplier Manor Fresh to launch its produce in M&S stores.
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ArticleSainsbury’s unearths Gem
Sainsbury’s is launching a new UK potato variety to complement the Jersey Royal season.
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ArticleAccelerated season makes for early promise
It looks like the cherry season that the industry has been praying for has finally arrived. An early Spanish campaign followed by the equally early arrival of the coveted UK crop has got consumers excited and brought stable prices. But is the industry doing enough to promote this high-end fruit in the UK market? Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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Farm Fresh Produce to increase UK supply
US company Farm Fresh Produce is aiming to boost its supply of sweet potatoes to the UK.
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ArticleLack of rain threatens to undermine sales growth
Price inflation has helped put the potato category into strong growth, but with volumes declining the sector still has a number of issues to overcome. Michael Barker examines the mood in the sector and looks at prospects for the summer season
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ArticleCourgettes arrive in Tesco
UK courgettes are to hit Tesco shelves at their “earliest ever” point this weekend with the retailer sourcing 100 per cent British product within the next two weeks.
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Linked sales and promos as summer season kicks in
Strawberries may well be one of the best impulse buys, but there are plenty of signs that retailers are using every other
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ArticleTesco introduces fresh guarantee
Tesco has brought in a new logo to assure freshness to its customers.
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ArticleJersey Royal served up to Obama
Fresh from their Re:fresh triumph, The Jersey Royal Company has landed another honour - serving the US president.
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ArticleNew season Cornish veg hits Tesco shelves
The first new season English cauliflower, courgettes and broccoli are set to hit Tesco shelves next week.
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ArticlePaul McLaughlin to manage Scotty Brand
Albert Bartlett has appointed a new managing director to handle its Scotty Brand.
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Supermarkets play on points of difference to stand out
Creating a point of difference has long been one of the golden rules of retailing. Tesco has gone overboard recently with a
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ArticleYorkshire green garlic season starts
Copperwheat Agriculture has kicked off the new season crop of Yorkshire grown garlic with supplies of green garlic on shelf now.
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ArticleGreenvale scoops Tesco accolade
Fresh potato business Greenvale has landed a prestigious Tesco award for its green credentials.
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ArticleFixture fixation
Make a statement in fresh produce fixtures and watch your sales stack up. Anna Sbuttoni asks how best to merchandise fruit and vegetables and make your product pop
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Supermarkets mark summer with new take on fresh lines
There’s no doubt spring has turned into summer, even if the calendar does not agree. Berries are in profusion and