Potato news archive – Page 69
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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
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ArticleJersey Royal sales record in sight
An additional 7,500 tonnes of seaweed has been collected in dangerous conditions to fertilise the huge crop of Jersey Royal potatoes being produced on the Channel Island this season.
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ArticleBranston plays down profits rise
Potato supplier Branston has warned it will be difficult to achieve a repeat performance after an impressive rise in profitability.
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ArticleFull steam ahead for the UK’s future food basket
With its diverse microclimates and advanced technology, Scotland has a multitude of crops to offer from soft fruit and potatoes to herbs and garlic, as well as many successful routes to market. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports from a nation continuing to make huge progress
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ArticleSweet potatoes hit the big time
Sweet potatoes are a great example of how a niche vegetable can become part of the mainstream. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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Backing British need not undermine trade
The news that Waitrose is to commit to 100 per cent English cherries in season is likely to be the first in a series of
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ArticleWinter of two halves perks up vegetable category
UK businesses had to deal with one of the worst run ups to Christmas on record, and concerns are rife that long-term damage may have been caused to finances. But a change in weather fortunes after the festive period may hold solace. Alex Lawson reports