Potato news archive – Page 78
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ArticlePotato threats loom for UK growers
Growers of some key potato varieties will need to adapt fungicide programmes this year to protect crops against Alternaria as well as late blight, according to experts.
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ArticleObituary: Wealmoor founder Rati Dhanani
Wealmoor Ltd has announced the death on 25 April of its chairman and founder, Rati Dhanani.
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DEFRA grants Leeds GM trial
DEFRA has granted approval for Leeds University to conduct a second research trial of genetically modified potatoes this year.
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SOLA success for Stomp Aqua
The latest Specific Off-Label Approval (SOLA) for the residual herbicide Stomp Aqua in outdoor cabbage has won the support of vegetable grower Stephen Watkins.
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ArticleFraud stands at £2 million
The fresh produce industry has been defrauded out of an estimated £2 million over the past month as a result of the email scam first reported by freshinfo in March.
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ArticleOne potato, two potato... Albert Bartlett builds on Re:fresh triumph
When Albert Bartlett scooped the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) Packer of the Year gong at Re:fresh 2009, judges praised the Scottish potato firm’s “innovative day-to-day business practices” and “environmental principles”. And in the last 12 months, the company has gone from strength to strength, with the consolidation of its recently constructed packhouse in Jersey, two new varieties due to be unveiled to the public this autumn and some high-profile TV advertising campaigns ensuring the firm’s Rooster potato brand is steadily becoming a household name. Laura Gould visited Bartlett’s main site in Airdrie to find out what makes the potato packer tick
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ArticleSoldiers hired after Jersey potato crime spree
Jersey Royal growers have hired ex-soldiers to guard a valuable crop of newly developed gourmet potatoes that is being targeted by thieves.
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ArticleFirst Cornish new potatoes lifted
The first Cornish new potatoes have been lifted and will be marketed under the Growfair - Pride of Cornwall brand.
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ArticleClayton appointed Potato Council boss
Dr Rob Clayton has been appointed director of the Potato Council, a division of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
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ArticleJersey builds on reputation to maintain UK exports
Jersey Royal potatoes are well known as the jewel in the Jersey offer, but the island is home to a mix of vegetables, from cauliflower and courgettes to runner beans, leeks and sweetcorn. Anna Sbuttoni visited the island for its first regional report on the area to meet the major growers and exporters ahead of the start of their season
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ArticleJersey tubers hit the Tube
The Jersey Royal Company has unveiled its new advertising campaign across the London Tube network.
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Potato weeds throw up conundrum
Potato growers are continuing to rethink their weed control strategies following the loss, or restriction in use, of some key active ingredients in the last few years.
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First signs of spring in air as new lines make entrance
The popularity of easy peelers has led to clementines being given a number of makeovers, with Marks & Spencer offering a
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ArticleMcCain launches footy product
McCain Foods is set to capitalise on the impending World Cup football fever with a new frozen potato product - McCain Footballs.
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ArticleJersey Royal Company launches brand first
The Jersey Royal Company has launched its first-ever branded new potato range at Tesco and plans to follow this up with the introduction of a branded Kent Potato Company range of potato packs from the start of the UK season.
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Herbicide Harvest replaces Basta
Contact herbicide Basta has been replaced by Harvest, a dual-purpose contact herbicide and desiccation product.
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Adventure abounds in the aisles as Easter approaches
My searches along the aisles sometimes turn into a bit of an adventure. Marks & Spencer is selling an attractive over-wrapped
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ArticlePotato sector makes most of delayed start to new crop
The potato category is busy shifting the maincrop before the new season starts, this time two weeks late as a result of the big freeze in January and February. However, only the best stocks are securing good prices and it has not been easy for growers and suppliers. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticlePotato Board welcomes new members
Tom Vilsack appoints 27 new members to serve on the National Potato Promotion Board
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ArticleA convenient way of life
Fresh produce companies are targeting the convenience sector with gusto and considerable successes are being achieved. Doris Lee Butterworth reports