Potato news archive – Page 84
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ArticleInto the frying pan
The chilled chip sector is moving with the times and has taken on board the growing demand for healthy and tasty snacks. Doris Lee Butterworth discovers that key players are confident about future growth, as the nation turns to feel-good foods.
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ArticleCitrus players troubled by tough trading conditions
The citrus category has faced a number of hefty challenges over the last three months, not least a catalogue of bad weather in Spain, low prices and the uncertain financial climate, which have come together to make for a rough ride. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticlePrepared sector fears the worst is yet to come
The recession has well and truly hit the prepared fruit and vegetable sector, with demand at an all-time low. The usually innovative industry has gone back to basics, but insiders are adamant that the sector will power through. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds out more.
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ArticleWRAP gets full grocery agreement
The government’s Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) is celebrating UK retailers’ commitment to reduce household food waste.
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ArticleGoing public
The relationship between the public sector as a customer and the fresh produce industry was nearly non-existent a decade ago, but times have changed. Growers, suppliers and wholesalers have now taken up the gauntlet. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds out just how far the industry has come.
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ArticleMorrisons makes its mark
Morrisons is the fourth-largest retailer in the UK and has shown strong growth since its re-brand in 2007. The fresh produce aisles, in particular, have seen one of the most interesting innovations on retail shop floors for some time, with the creation of the Market Street format. Anna Sbuttoni looks at how the Bradford-based chain came to win the Re:fresh 2008 Foods from Spain Multiple Retailer of the Year award.
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ArticleWallace joins forces with QV Foods
MasterChef presenter and judge, Gregg Wallace, has become the new face of QV Foods forthcoming range of Inspire pre-prepared, ready to cook vegetables.
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ArticleCratepacker debuts at Fruit Logistica
Dutch packing company CPS Case Packing Systems are to exhibit their latest CL64 Cratepacker at Berlin’s Fruit Logistica trade show next week.
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Phosphate arrives on UK shores
Potato and vegetable growers will benefit from the first phosphate cargo to arrive in the UK for several months, coming into Sutton Bridge in time for this years spring plantings.
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ArticleTurning the tide
This time last year, Liverpool Produce Terminal was a glint in the exporter’s eye - a quayside facility at the north-west city’s port due to revolutionise the way fresh produce is imported into the UK. There have certainly been some pretty major issues to overcome along the way - but 12 months later, with the brand-new facility ready to roll, interest in the project remains incredibly high. Laura Gould went along to find out more.
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ArticleDown but not out
A smaller Egyptian potato crop could put pressure on the export deal this season, as the sector battles to enjoy prominence in the UK market. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more.
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ArticleIsraeli potatoes battle exchange rate
Israeli potato sendings to the UK are so far in line with last year and volumes are increasing steadily, reports from Israel suggest.
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Consumers at heart of potato event
Changing consumer tastes and how a greater focus on healthy food has had an impact on the eating habits in the western world will be at the centre of the World Potato Congress in March.
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Higgins Group celebrates landmark
Potato company The Higgins Group is celebrating 50 years of production this year charting the rise from ‘Potato Man’ to successful company.
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ArticleCornish freeze hits hard
Cornish vegetables fulfil an important role in the UK supply calendar, with product available from November to April. But the harsh winter has well and truly put paid to any hopes of a sterling season in 2008-09. Laura Gould finds out more.
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ArticleFestive boost gives potato category New Year hope
The potato category enjoyed a strong trading period over Christmas, but post-festive sales have so far disappointed. As the fresh produce industry gears up for a challenging year, how is the potato sector planning to hold its own? Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Innovation aplenty despite economic downturn
Freezing temperatures last week must have given the winter veg trade a boost in sales, although there were some gaps appearing
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ArticleAsda welcomes Blue Belle
The second season of Blue Belle potatoes was welcomed onto the shelves at Asda this week.
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ArticleFrost cuts Indian potato crop
Frost has severely hit potato farmers in northern India, risking tenuous finances in the region
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ArticleIndustry fury as pesticide vote approved
The new pesticides directive has sent shockwaves through the industry after MEPs from across the EU voted in favour of the legislation in the Strasbourg plenary session this morning.