Potato news archive – Page 76

  • Article

    The art of science

    2011-03-04T09:32:45Z

    Heston Blumenthal is a household name, known for his experimental take on food and as the face of Waitrose alongside much-loved cook Delia Smith. Here, he talks about working for the premium retailer, his 600 dishes in development and why health campaigns should be about more than nutrition. Andy Greeves and Richard Aldhous report

  • A global supplier of the future?
    Article

    A global supplier of the future?

    2011-02-25T09:32:17Z

    As all eyes are on the Middle East, Promar International’s divisional director John Giles considers the region as a global fresh produce supplier of the future

  • Article

    Retailers bring new variety to the fruit and veg aisles

    2011-02-25T09:32:04Z

    English apples have had an extra boost at Marks & Spencer with an illuminated shelf barker featuring a film strip now playing

  • Article

    First Jersey Royals head for M&S

    2011-02-24T10:01:01Z

    Marks & Spencer was due to welcome the first Jersey Royal potatoes of the season into selected stores on 24 February.

  • Sainsbury’s warns growers over expectations
    Article

    Sainsbury’s warns growers over expectations

    2011-02-23T08:01:02Z

    Sainsbury’s has warned growers it cannot force partnerships within its supply chains for its own benefit.

  • Article

    Puffin Produce launches Welsh brand

    2011-02-22T14:01:01Z

    Fresh produce brand Blas Y Tir (Taste of the Land), owned by Puffin Produce, is being launched in Welsh supermarkets to meet steadily growing demand for authentically regional produce.

  • Sarah Pettitt
    Article

    NFU pressures government on local planning

    2011-02-22T10:01:01Z

    The NFU is putting pressure on government to aid an increase in horticultural production through local development.

  • National treasures
    Article

    National treasures

    2011-02-18T09:56:51Z

    Chips are a British institution served up everywhere from high-end restaurants, high-street chains and gastropubs to fish and chip shops and mobile vans. Anna Sbuttoni reports ahead of National Chip Week

  • Article

    Marketing chiefs find new ways to describe produce

    2011-02-18T09:56:32Z

    Retail descriptions to encourage the customer to buy have always been fascinating, and there is every indication to suggest

  • Potato
    Article

    NZ potatoes win access to Korea

    2011-02-16T09:58:40Z

    Access to South Korea could provide a NZ$10m boost to the potato industry in New Zealand

  • Allan Stevenson
    Article

    Potato sector warned over price pressure

    2011-02-10T09:01:01Z

    Potato Council chairman and grower Allan Stevenson last week warned the trade about price pressure and promotions devaluing the category, just as the sector is working to build on value and volume growth.

  • Potato generic
    Article

    India inks Russian potato deal

    2011-02-08T15:41:16Z

    Indian potato growers are finalising a deal to export potatoes to Russia for the first time

  • Will Sibley
    Article

    East Malling responds to Beddington challenge

    2011-02-07T09:01:01Z

    East Malling Research (EMR) has said its recent research in water management could play a significant role in achieving goals set out by John Beddington.

  • Article

    New pack formats bring extra dimension to veg

    2011-02-04T09:38:36Z

    It’s amazing how quickly bulk carry-home packs of potatoes have caught on in the retail trade. When the idea was tested

  • Article

    Potato Council heads for Berlin

    2011-02-01T14:01:01Z

    The Potato Council will be at Fruit Logistica promoting the benefits to growers of cultivating seed potatoes from the GB Safe Haven Certification Scheme.

  • Taking the direct approach
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    Taking the direct approach

    2011-01-28T09:40:20Z

    As supermarkets look to take more control over the supply chain to strip out costs and be more competitive on price, Michael Barker examines the evolution of direct sourcing and asks what suppliers need to do to succeed in the developing market

  • A novel approach to home food production
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    A novel approach to home food production

    2011-01-28T09:39:42Z

    Thanks to climate change and the evolution of technology, the boundaries between what can be grown in the UK and what must be imported are starting to blur. David Shapley takes a look at the development of non-native fresh produce and asks how much further plant breeding in this climate can go

  • Graham Young
    Article

    Young departs at Barfoots of Botley

    2011-01-21T09:01:01Z

    One of the industry’s most charismatic figures has left his post during a boardroom shake up at Barfoots of Botley.

  • The Rooster ads have been a hit
    Article

    Hollywood star helps Bartlett to £10m profit

    2011-01-18T08:01:01Z

    Albert Bartlett is reaping the benefits of its “biggest investment to date” after its Marcia Cross Rooster TV campaign helped the company to a huge profit increase.

  • QV Foods has a makeover
    Article

    QV Foods has a makeover

    2011-01-14T14:01:01Z

    QV Foods has launched a new look for its Inspire potato range.