Potato news archive – Page 73
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ArticleA year to remember
With Christmas almost upon us, it’s time to ruminate on what’s been another extraordinary year for the industry. And so we give you the inaugural FPJ End of Year Awards, where we doff our collective caps to the weird and wonderful events that have caught our eyes this year, and hand out a few gongs of our own. Disagree with our selection? Let us know who you would have voted for
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ArticleThe death of the label?
In light of the news that sticky labels could be ousted in favour of “tattooed” information on fruit and vegetables, Elizabeth O’Keefe asks what’s next for labelling and whether the industry is delivering what consumers really want and need
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ArticleIrish create team to boost fresh production
An eight-member team has been appointed by Irish horticulture minister Ciaran Cuffe to implement recommendations aimed at boosting the output and value of the Republic’s fresh produce sector.
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Snow fails to stop a steady stream of new varieties
It’s been an interesting exercise to see how the multiples have rearranged their wares in the last week, with fresh
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Potatoes come into their own in Christmas lead up
Potatoes may not be the most attractive product on the shelves but over the last few weeks no one can deny that there are more
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ArticleExport game threatens to destabilise UK potato industry
In the crucial run up to Christmas, all remains stable in the UK potato market. However, fears over being drawn into market volatility created by shortages on the continent continue to dog the trade. Alex Lawson reports on a rapidly developing situation
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Retailers line up Christmas deals as countdown begins
It is still six weeks or so away, but there is no doubt that Christmas is coming as far as the multiples are concerned. Even
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ArticlePotato growers face further levy charges
The Potato Council is seeking a three per cent levy-rate increase from the potato industry for the second consecutive year.
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ArticleBumper Irish potato crop thrives
Growers in the Irish Republic have enjoyed such a bumper potato crop this season that supplies are now being exported to mainland Europe for the first time in years.
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ArticleSignum gains lettuce approval
The protectant and systemic-acting fungicide Signum has been reapproved for lettuce and strawberries following the produce’s removal earlier in the year.
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ArticleQV Foods asks consumers for Inspire-ation
QV Foods has redesigned its Inspire website and is asking consumers to help build its range of products.
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Colder nights bring more winter veg to the fore
I get the feeling that most retailers are devoting more space to winter vegetables as temperatures fall. Good news, of course,
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ArticleRussia finds pest on spuds from Belgium
The discovery by Russian authorities of cyst nematode on potatoes from Belgium could lead to "restrictions"
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Potato campaign gains plaudits
Grow Your Own Potatoes has been recognised primary school growing projects, ranking alongside much larger-scale activities such as those run by Flora and Morrisons.
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ArticleJersey Royal Company lands Waitrose award
The Jersey Royal Company landed a Waitrose award at the supermarket’s recent London award ceremony.
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Tesco begins purple sweet potato
Tesco has begun the sale of a new purple potato just weeks after Sainsury’s introduced Albert Bartlett’s Purple Majesty.
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ArticleWealmoor emerges from trauma to push on with expansion plans
Ahead of next week’s FPJ Conferences - West Midlands event, which takes an in-depth look at the fresh produce supply chain in the region, Elizabeth O’Keefe interviews one of the main players in the Midlands, grower, importer and Re:fresh Fresh Direct Overall Produce Trader of the Year winner, Wealmoor
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New brands hit shelves as retailers look for premium
Albert Bartlett started the ball rolling with its Purple Majesty potatoes on sale at Sainsbury’s, now backed by a glossy
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Diversity proves key to major growth spurt at QV Foods
QV Foods is one of the fastest growing businesses in the grocery sector. Its director, Simon Martin, talks to Alex Lawson about QV’s transformation from a “nice, small company” into one of the industry’s biggest players
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ArticleGreenvale to float on stock exchange
The holding company behind Greenvale is to float on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) as it looks to raise £15 million.