Potato news archive – Page 82
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ArticleOrganic GM alternative considered
Concern was raised over the organic agriculture industry’s ability to cope with the onslaught of climate change while spurning GM technologies, at a high-level debate in the capital last week.
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ArticleBranston invests in anaerobic digestion
Branston Ltd has confirmed that plans to build a large-scale anaerobic digestion plant that will turn waste potatoes into electricity are to go ahead, with construction work starting next month.
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ArticleASF launches Good Natured spuds
Angus Soft Fruits Ltd (ASF) is expanding its Good Natured brand with the launch of its new Splendid Spuds as it looks to capitalise on the popularity of potatoes in the UK.
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Greenvale strengthens green team
Potato supplier Greenvale AP has strengthened its “green team” with the appointment of Jessica Cranthorne as environmental co-ordinator, based at the company's Floods Ferry site in Cambridgeshire.
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ArticleBolland questions local policies
The chief executive of Morrisons has said the “local” argument can be taken too far and that the supermarket giant will only source locally where appropriate.
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ArticleUS potatoes cleared for Thailand
Thailand has opened its doors to U.S.-grown potatoes, but how big a market it becomes remains to be seen.
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Innovation aplenty to bridge Halloween-Christmas gap
I suppose it all started with sweetcorn cobs, but it seems that twin packs are coming into fashion. Tesco has come up with a
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ArticleIsrael’s winter warmers
Many Israeli producers are increasing their export volumes this season and are hoping that the weak sterling will not dampen prospects. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleInto the Garden
On the eve of a massive regeneration 35 years on from moving to the south London site, New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) is full of both promise and speculation. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes in the atmosphere at one of the UK’s largest fruit and vegetable wholesale markets
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Packhouse and online developments ramp up
Potato supplier Branston Ltd is introducing Anglia Business Solutions’ LINKFresh 2 package at three of its sites in this month’s IT round-up. Meanwhile, The Greenery BV has a new online presence in the UK, Decofrut is launching a new system for its UK clients and packhouse specialist Marco is making new inroads in the US market
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ArticlePotatoes declared 'supercarb'
The Potato Council is pushing for potatoes to be known as a ‘supercarb’ - a carbohydrate with all the benefits of a vegetable - as part of its Love Potatoes campaign, which aims to regain market share from rival carbohydrates such as rice and pasta.
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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.