Potato news archive – Page 77
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Autumnal feel hits aisles as temperatures take a plunge
Fuelled by the arrival of the National Fruit Show this week, it’s a reasonable bet that once again the national media
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ArticleBranston appoints prepared manager
Branston Ltd has recruited Adrian Hayler to head up its prepared foods division as it looks to develop its customer base, market share and product range.
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ArticleGreenvale increases organic shelf life
Greenvale's new packaging for its Lady Balfour organic potatoes has increased shelf life, decreased wastage and reduced complaints about greening by over 50 per cent, the company has revealed.
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ArticleGreenvale goes golden for Christmas
Greenvale AP is encouraging caterers to offer “a really special roast potato” with Christmas menus - with a golden product which isn’t even a potato.
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ArticlePotato chefs cop London eyeful
The Potato Council turned consumer perception on its head in the capital this month by showing how easy it is to cook up spuds.
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ArticleFenmarc launches new brand
Fenmarc has launched a new consumer-facing brand for its fresh potatoes and vegetables.
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ArticleQV Foods adds to Inspire range
QV Foods aims to bring the potato offer back to basics with its new Inspire fit-for-purpose range, which informs the consumer how the particular potato in the pack should be cooked.
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ArticleDry spell sends costs skyward
Unseasonably dry conditions so far this autumn are leading to increased irrigation costs for potato and vegetable growers on a scale not seen in more than a decade.
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Branston installs new £600,000 system
Branston Ltd has announced a £600,000 investment in new software across its three UK sites, which will provide even greater working efficiencies.
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Retailers introduce a rainbow of produce lines
Netting in various colours has been the traditional way to present citrus for more years than I care to remember, but there
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Industry must push health
We are working with the government and other agencies to ensure that fresh produce is recognised for its significant
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ArticleGreenvale strengthens Tesco ties
One of the UK’s largest suppliers of fresh potatoes, Greenvale AP, has taken on Tesco’s challenge as the retail giant looks to grow its potato market share.
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ArticleWight cast adrift
Producing a vast array of vegetables and salads, from sweetcorn and courgettes to tomatoes and garlic, the Isle of Wight has a lot to offer. But since the demise of food group Tastes of Wight, producers, caterers and fresh produce companies have been somewhat cut adrift. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the island and finds that fresh produce players are resilient
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ArticleUttar Pradesh potato acreage to rise
Potato acreage in India’s Uttar Pradesh is expected to rise, on top of an already record output this year
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ArticlePotato Council cooks up autumn campaign
The Potato Council is calling for growers, packers and retailers to help its drive to boost potato consumption among young consumers this autumn.
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ArticleFrench exporters see UK opportunities
Fresh produce exporters from France will make a trade visit to the UK at the beginning of October, organised by Ubifrance
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ArticleHEFF unveils delivery service
Fresh produce companies in the West Midlands are capitalising on a scheme to increase bulk deliveries through a new service.
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Potato farmers warned on safety
As the main potato harvesting season gets underway, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is calling on farmers and contractors to take extra care.
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ArticleCommon ground
The economy has been the hot topic on both sides of the pond this year, and the produce industries of both the US and the UK have had to adapt accordingly to contend with a whole new set of challenges. Laura Gould reports
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ArticlePotato players battle through north-south divide
The potato category has been split in recent weeks, with the North negotiating wet fields and the South battling dry conditions to get the crop harvested and to put volumes into store. But how is the UK season expected to pan out? Anna Sbuttoni reports