Potato news archive – Page 9
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NZ horticulture tops $10bn for first time
Kiwifruit, apples and avocados led the charge in 2020 as the country's fruit and veg exports continued to rise
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GBLG calls for grower-run research agency
An influential group of UK produce growers is calling on the government to support a grower-managed research agency
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Tong system helps spud supplier
New mobile washing system featuring Tong barrel washer creates efficiencies for major UK potato supplier
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UK bans EU seed potato imports
UK bans import of seed potatoes from EU countries in response to European refusal to re-authorise British imports
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Wolds Produce acquires WM Quarrie
Potato supplier buys fellow Yorkshire business, eyeing opportunities for growth in seed potato market
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Scotty Brand celebrates first Ayrshire potatoes
Premium fresh produce label is hopeful of strong demand this season after Covid-related boost to local veg sales in Scotland
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First Comber Earlies hit supermarket shelves
Recent warm weather helps Wilson’s Country dig PGI potato variety on time, with good eating quality thanks to high dry matter
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Pembrokeshire Earlies hit Welsh shelves
First arrivals of Blas y Tir Pembrokeshire Earlies herald start of summer in Wales
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Wilson’s Country celebrates Scottish award win
Northern Irish potato supplier picks up UK supplier prize in Scottish Retail Food & Drink Awards for its range of fresh-cut chips
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AHDB winds down operations
AHDB is winding down horticulture and potatoes operations as it awaits ministerial decision on its future following ballot results
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Potato growers urged to change herbicide strategy
Challenging weather conditions mean growers have to take a different approach, according to Corteva Agriscience
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AHDB spud campaign hailed social success
AHDB hails jacket spud social media campaign a success after logging over 55 million 'impressions' in six weeks
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‘Expect summer gluts after spring delays’
Strawberries, early potatoes, asparagus and brassicas among the crops delayed by several weeks due to cold spring
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Branston breaks ground on new £6m facility
UK potato supplier Branston has started work on a new £6m potato protein extraction facility
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Selex makes switch to lighter packs
Italy’s second-largest grocery retailer is introducing Sormapeel’s fully recyclable packaging to all its 3,200-plus stores
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Amazon's post-harvest technology plans
E-commerce giant is developing grading and packing technology for fresh produce in India
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'Pimp my potato': spuds bounce back
Interest in jacket potatoes soars as home-based consumers look for more imaginative lunch offerings, reports Waitrose
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Japan’s plan to protect its produce
Seeds and seedlings of 1,975 natively developed fruit and vegetables added to list of protected produce
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Fruit Logistica backs Fruitnet's World of Fresh Ideas
Fruitnet launches free learning and networking event for the global fresh fruit and vegetable business
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Wilson's Country plants first earlies
First Northern Irish earlies on track for an early June harvest, says Wilson's Country as plantings begin