Potato news archive – Page 88
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ArticleA rich heritage
Northern Ireland has rich and vibrant soils that produce many traditional vegetable stocks, as well as being one of the largest banana importers in the world. But the country has taken the fresh produce industry to the next level with its forward thinking, which has given producers and suppliers the edge. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits Northern Ireland to investigate.
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ArticlePrepared sector boldly faces the recession head on
The prep-heavy catering industry has taken a hit due to the recession, but the prepared produce sector is holding its own, mainly due to continuous price promotions at the retailers. Elizabeth O’Keefe asks, how much effect is the recession having on prepared?
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Scottish gangmaster in wage cover-up
A Scottish gangmaster who paid her potato graders a salary below the National Minimum Wage was found to be acting as a front for another person who was not named on the licence.
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ArticlePriméale targets chip lovers
The French potato producer has combined a competition with a new offering to lure chip enthusiasts
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ArticleDEFRA reveals UK production levels
The area of field vegetables grown in the open in the UK has fallen, but the fruit industry has seen an increase in production and value, according to new statistics on fruit and veg production released by DEFRA.
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ArticleSainsbury's delivers Jerseys early
Sainsbury’s is set to deliver the first Jersey Royals of the season three weeks early with two days less delivery in a bid to offer its customers ‘super fresh’ potatoes.
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ArticleCornish earlies gear up
The first covered Cornish new potatoes have arrived on the market ahead of the outdoor crop, set to come on stream next week.
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ArticleBreaking down the potato
New research into the genetic make-up of the common spud is set to unearth positive results during the next 18 months
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Tesco introduces potato requirements
The Plant Protection Product List for Tesco’s Nature’s Choice scheme has introduced a new requirement for blight control programmes this year.
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ArticleTerr’loire goes into administration
Terr’loire, the French pre-packed potato and vegetable company, has been placed into receivership
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Potato Council to target young
The potato industry must build growth among younger consumers if it is to maintain its place as the carbohydrate of first choice, new research shows.
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ArticleShadow over potato sector on the home straight
The potato category is not looking very optimistic for the back end of the season, with a lot of second-grade pre-pack material still on the market and prices flattening out. At the same time, UK growers are making the most of the fine weather to gear up for the new season. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Morrisons offers Easter deal
Morrisons has slashed some of its prices to offer customers an Easter lunch to remember.
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ArticleSainsbury's backs local spuds
Sainsbury’s is backing its annual partnership with Greenvale to deliver potatoes rapidly from the ground to supermarket shelves with a major marketing campaign.
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Support revving up for Red Tractor scheme
Assured Food Standards (AFS) was set up in 2000 to administer the renowned Red Tractor logo, assuring the safety and standards of British-grown food. Laura Gould caught up with chief executive David Clarke to find out how the scheme has progressed.
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Wales registers organics growth
The latest Welsh Organic Production and Market Report from Organic Centre Wales shows that the Welsh organic sector saw significant growth to more than 950 producers in 2008.
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ArticleRusset Potato inaugurates Chicago office
The Windy City-based operation will handle a range of fruits and vegetables with the help of two industry veterans
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ArticleBack on track
Jersey Royal potatoes enjoy great sales when in season and the island’s growers are hoping that Mother Nature will pick on someone else this year and allow them to get back on their feet. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers and asks them what is in store.
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New board structure to save millions
The new integrated levy board structure in the UK will save almost £4 million a year, its chairman has said.
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ArticleGrow Your Own Potatoes kicks off
Gloucestershire potato grower Graham Nichols teamed up with TV cook and food writer Sophie Grigson to get this year’s Grow Your Own Potatoes project officially underway.