Potato news archive – Page 92

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    Potato rallying cry issued

    2008-12-30T10:01:01Z

    A leading potato processing company has insisted that demand remains high and growers should not exit the business amidst the current financial uncertainty.

  • Nell McAndrew did it for spuds
    Article

    The freshinfo year - June

    2008-12-29T14:01:01Z

    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?

  • Martin de la Fuente stepped down from Tesco after 24 years
    Article

    The freshinfo year - May

    2008-12-29T12:01:01Z

    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?

  • Future of sprouts in the hands of Brussels
    Article

    Sprout fears grow after EU ruling

    2008-12-27T08:01:01Z

    The future of UK sprouts is under severe doubts after the new European pesticides laws hit the heart of the traditional trade.

  • Rudolph potatoes return to Asda
    Article

    Rudolph potatoes return to Asda

    2008-12-19T12:01:02Z

    Asda is showing festive cheer once again this year with tinkling sleigh-bells heralding the return of its Rudolph potato.

  • Article

    Sainsbury's slammed for 'misleading' ad

    2008-12-19T11:01:01Z

    Sainsbury’s has come under fire after a TV advert that allegedly contained misleading dietary recommendations.

  • Article

    Andalusia potato group to consolidate gains

    2008-12-19T10:19:28Z

    The Andalusian early potato export association hopes to consolidate gains made over the past year with an appearance at Fruit Logistica

  • Article

    Greenvale scoops potato award

    2008-12-18T16:01:01Z

    Vales Sovereign, a new potato from Greenvale AP, won the Variety of the Year accolade in the Tesco Fresh Produce Category Awards

  • potato conference
    Article

    Andalusia stages first potato congress

    2008-12-17T11:22:25Z

    Leading figures from Andalusia’s potato sector have held the region’s first-ever dedicated congress, aimed at increasing exports

  • The new Rooster wedges
    Article

    Albert Bartlett puts the freeze on Rooster

    2008-12-17T08:01:02Z

    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.

  • Violet delight: the Purple Jewel
    Article

    Tesco 'Spudhunter' lands purple potato

    2008-12-16T08:01:01Z

    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.

  • Co-op chief executive Peter Marks
    Article

    Co-op chief blames ethics failure

    2008-12-10T12:01:01Z

    The Co-op’s chief executive Peter Marks blamed a “catastrophic failure in ethical spending” for the current economic climate.

  • Article

    New Zealand potato date set

    2008-12-08T16:01:02Z

    The implications of changing food habits will be explored at the upcoming World Potato Congress (WPC) to be held in New Zealand next March.

  • Article

    MTEX UK makes most of new Jaffa indentity

    2008-12-05T09:28:09Z

    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.

  • The Greenvale AP and Tesco teams at the masterclass
    Article

    Tesco masterclass raises spud awareness

    2008-12-04T09:01:01Z

    Tesco ran a potato masterclass hosted by Michelin Star-rated chefs for its staff last month, to raise awareness of the diversity of potatoes.

  • Manwaring: "Excited"
    Article

    Greenvale appoints new accounts boss

    2008-11-30T11:01:01Z

    Greenvale AP has appointed a new account manager to cover one of its key accounts, Sainsbury’s.

  • Article

    Israeli spuds set to hit UK

    2008-11-25T11:01:01Z

    The first shipment of Israeli potatoes left the country on November 19 this year.

  • The Meet the Spuds! packs get Miss Ireland's vote
    Article

    Miss Ireland gives Rooster a boost

    2008-11-08T09:01:02Z

    Sam Dennigan & Co has teamed up with Agri Aware and Miss Ireland Sinead Noonan to boost the profile of Irish potatoes, with a Meet the Spuds! potato-growing challenge and spin-off packaging.

  • Article

    Potato world to collide in New Zealand

    2008-11-06T12:01:01Z

    Food safety and quality assurance to be investigated at upcoming World Potato Congress.

  • Jan Bentley, centre, with wife Nicola, to his right, and mother Tineke on his left
    Article

    Produce shines in Yorkshire

    2008-11-06T11:01:01Z

    The fresh produce industry cleaned up at the annual Yorkshire Regional Food Group’s Deliciouslyorkshire Awards 2008-09 on Monday night.