Potato news archive – Page 85
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ArticlePotato growers of Europe unite
A new association UPGE is to be inaugurated later this month, with the aim of improving coordination and tackling low prices across Europe
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Andalusian early potatoes dominate Spanish market
The Andalusia early potato sector has claimed three-quarters of the Spanish market and continues to grow, it emerged at a congress of the industry in Seville.
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Organic sales in Europe propelled
High consumer demand for organic foods is propelling fresh fruit and vegetable sales across Europe, according to a new report from Researchandmarkets.com.
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ArticleIrish minister issues price war warning
A grim warning about the future of the Irish Republic’s horticulture industry, and the 7,500 workers it employs, has been sounded by the country’s minister for food, Trevor Sargent.
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Potato rallying cry issued
A leading potato processing company has insisted that demand remains high and growers should not exit the business amidst the current financial uncertainty.
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ArticleThe freshinfo year - June
Spanish strike disruption... Tesco vs Asda price wars erupt... Pressure mounts on businesses... Nell McAndrew one hot potato... What else stood out for you in June?
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ArticleThe freshinfo year - May
Martin de la Fuente takes a bow... Taypack turns away from Asda... Northern follows suit at M&S... Waitrose to roll out convenience format... What else saw you log on in May?
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ArticleSprout fears grow after EU ruling
The future of UK sprouts is under severe doubts after the new European pesticides laws hit the heart of the traditional trade.
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ArticleRudolph potatoes return to Asda
Asda is showing festive cheer once again this year with tinkling sleigh-bells heralding the return of its Rudolph potato.
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Sainsbury's slammed for 'misleading' ad
Sainsbury’s has come under fire after a TV advert that allegedly contained misleading dietary recommendations.
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Andalusia potato group to consolidate gains
The Andalusian early potato export association hopes to consolidate gains made over the past year with an appearance at Fruit Logistica
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Greenvale scoops potato award
Vales Sovereign, a new potato from Greenvale AP, won the Variety of the Year accolade in the Tesco Fresh Produce Category Awards
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ArticleAndalusia stages first potato congress
Leading figures from Andalusia’s potato sector have held the region’s first-ever dedicated congress, aimed at increasing exports
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ArticleAlbert Bartlett puts the freeze on Rooster
One of the UK’s largest root vegetable growers has taken its first steps into the lucrative frozen foods market with its Rooster branded potatoes.
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ArticleTesco 'Spudhunter' lands purple potato
Tesco has employed a “Spudhunter” with “all the zest of a modern-day Sir Walter Raleigh” who has already sought out a bizarre new variety for the retailer - the purple potato.
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ArticleCo-op chief blames ethics failure
The Co-op’s chief executive Peter Marks blamed a “catastrophic failure in ethical spending” for the current economic climate.
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New Zealand potato date set
The implications of changing food habits will be explored at the upcoming World Potato Congress (WPC) to be held in New Zealand next March.
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MTEX UK makes most of new Jaffa indentity
Marius du Plessis took the reins as general manager of Mehadrin Tnuport Export (MTEX)’s UK office just over a year ago. Laura Gould caught up with him to find out how he is enjoying the role and how the update of the Jaffa brand for citrus is progressing.
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ArticleTesco masterclass raises spud awareness
Tesco ran a potato masterclass hosted by Michelin Star-rated chefs for its staff last month, to raise awareness of the diversity of potatoes.
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ArticleGreenvale appoints new accounts boss
Greenvale AP has appointed a new account manager to cover one of its key accounts, Sainsbury’s.