Potato news archive – Page 73
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ArticleSeeds of change
The Republic of Ireland is the land of the plenty when it comes to fresh produce, with potatoes, mushrooms, strawberries, carrots and leafy salads being produced in abundance. But as the younger generation of entrepreneurs and long-running traditional firms strive to take the industry forward with innovative marketing and product development, issues such as aggressive tactics, economic unrest and rising costs are proving a challenge. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports from the leading growing area of North County Dublin.
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Special offers on organics to help boost retail sales
Organics sales are still going through a tough time based on the Soil Association report published last week, although Tesco
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ArticleMcCain pulls out of sweet potatoes
Potato giant McCain no longer has a presence in the sweet potato market after the withdrawal of a key product.
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Potato Council in schools initiative
School cooks across the country are being offered new inspiration for using potatoes on healthy menus for children - following an initiative between Potato Council and the School Food Trust.
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ArticleJersey Royal gets a lift
The Jersey Royal brand has steadily risen in prominence in the 15 years since its Protected Designation of Origin status was awarded. Elizabeth O’Keefe travels to the island as the first outdoor new potatoes are lifted to give a seasonal update
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ArticleGood times are here for prepared sector as sales soar
The prepared fresh produce business is on the up, with fruit, vegetables and salads all benefiting from an increase in trip frequency. As penetration and average price both climb, Elizabeth O’Keefe looks at why things are going right for the sector
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ArticleColourful spuds get royal wedding fever
Seed potatoes have joined the cluster of tea towels, mugs, plates and t-shirts that have been released to commemorate the royal wedding.
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Van Rijn-KWS BV restructures business
The two partners in seed potato transnational Van Rijn-KWS BV have agreed that KWS will take over Van Rijn’s 50 per cent stake from 1 April.
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ArticleExotics face tough time as pricing hits demand
The exotics sector is suffering from a combination of oversupply and a sales slowdown while prices continue to increase. Alex Lawson looks at the how the various lines are coping and the effects of supermarket promotions on wholesale prices
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ArticleIrish look to stem flow of UK imports
A campaign is underway in the Irish Republic to strengthen the horticulture sector and reduce the flood of imports, many of them from the UK.
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ArticlePotato Council campaign "flourishing"
The Grow Your Own Potatoes campaign run by the Potato Council is said to be “flourishing”.
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ArticleWhat do you really get out of marketing?
At a time when businesses are rethinking their budgets ahead of the new financial year and in a fierce grocery market, Anna Sbuttoni examines why it is more important than ever to come up with the right marketing campaign
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ArticleOutdoor Jersey Royals arrive in Waitrose
Jersey Royal producers have begun harvesting and exporting the first of the season’s outdoor crop.
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ArticleBirmingham market gets Jersey fever
A Birmingham wholesaler had to hide the first Jersey Royals of the season, such was the fervour for the potatoes.
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ArticleMaster Spud deadline draws close
A nationwide search for Britain’s best potato recipes is nearing its climax.
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ArticleGreenvale AP triples profit
Potato supplier Greenvale AP has increased its profits threefold despite turnover falling in a “highly competitive market”.
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AHDB potato levy rises
Ministers have approved an increase in the levy paid by potato growers and purchasers to the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) from 1 April.
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ArticleConfidence hit as market forecast misses the mark
Confidence is riding high among maincrop potato growers, but fears that this might be misplaced are taking hold with the realisation that prices are not as strong as previously forecast. Anna Sbuttoni reports on a market in transition
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FSA survey reveals consumer thinking
The Food Standards Agency has published the first wave of an extensive new survey called Food and You, which reveals information about consumer behaviour and attitudes towards and knowledge of healthy eating and food safety.
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Potatoes under watery spotlight
A research team is being backed by The Food and Drink iNet is to turn the spotlight on the potato supply chain's water usage from growing to processing.