Potato news archive – Page 88
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ArticleExploring Sussex
Sussex has a varied mix of both niche growers producing fresh produce for local markets and independent shops and large-scale businesses serving the national market. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the region to explore how fresh produce businesses are diversifying in a changing marketplace.
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ArticlePlentiful maincrop holds back new potato market
The potato market has remained steady over the last three months, with little change in the offer or prices. However, the plentiful supplies of maincrop have held back demand for new potatoes, in spite of the recent run of warm weather. So how is the market for the new crop expected to shape up? Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Potato Council offers promotional material
The Potato Council is set to help farmers’ markets boost potato sales with its high impact promotional material.
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ArticlePotato Council appoints new director
The Potato Council is to get a new director following the appointment of Sandra Ziles this week.
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ArticleGrowfair extends into Devon and Wales
Bristol Fruit Sales has extended its Growfair brand from Cornwall into Devon as part of its long-term strategic plan to create premium regional offers.
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SOLAs altered for multiple use
The new specific off-label approvals (SOLAs) for the residual and contact-acting herbicide, flumioxazin, in vining peas, carrots, parsnips and bulb onions have been altered to permit multiple low doses.
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ArticleAn Israeli summer basket
A feast of Israeli summer lines will hit the UK in volume from next week. This season, the major players are determined to make the most of their export window, overcome the exchange rate and maintain their long-standing relationships with the UK market. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Fruit and veg hit in Irish price blitz
Fruit and vegetables feature prominently in a price-cutting blitz announced by Dunnes Stores in the Irish Republic, as it strikes back against the reductions implemented by market leader Tesco, its major domestic competitor.
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ArticleConsumer ignorance questioned
Consumer ignorance of fresh produce remains high, with knowledge of the source, season and nutritious value of fruit and vegetables considerably flawed, according to new research.
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ArticleSlug solution helps potatoes
Growers can improve results in potato crops by switching to a methiocarb-based slug control strategy as growers deal with reduced metaldehyde rates in 2009, according to a leading agronomist.
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ArticleKent spuds hit local Asda stores
Kent new potatoes have hit shelves in local Asda stores this week, for the third year running.
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ArticleWaitrose reports sales boost
Waitrose has announced its sales were up almost 10 per cent last week, thanks largely to its value Essentials range.
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Incredible Edibles hit Republic
Irish horticulture minister Trevor Sargent has praised the Incredible Edibles initiative, set up to encourage schoolchildren to grow their own fresh produce and award more than €10,000 (£8,600) in educational funds.
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ArticlePrince Charles visits potato project
The Grow Your Own Potatoes project received the Royal Seal of Approval at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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ArticleA family affair
Potato grower and packer St Nicholas Court Farms has held its own through the fresh produce industry’s twists and turns over the years and has established itself as a major local potato supplier with the community at its heart. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the family-orientated firm at its Kent site to mark its 50th anniversary.
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Vietnam approves potato farm
A large potato farm project has been approved for Vietnam’s Da Lat City and surrounding areas
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ArticlePotato Council launches summer campaign
The Potato Council is set to target its Love Potatoes summer campaign at young families in a bid to secure the long-term future of the category.
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ArticleNew potatoes battle through
New potato producers are cautiously optimistic about this season and hope that the predicted good summer weather will translate into higher sales. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers to discuss prospects and asks what is on the agenda this season.
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ArticleFenmarc goes back to school
Fenmarc Produce has toured four local schools in support of the UK-wide Potatoes for Schools project.
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ArticleInnovation gong for Love Food Hate Waste
The Love Food Hate Waste (LFHW) research project landed the coveted Stubbins Innovation of the Year award at Thursday’s Re:fresh ceremony.