Potato news archive – Page 94

  • Gourmet gate
    Article

    Gourmet gate

    2008-05-30T09:24:06Z

    Spanning 232 hectares south of Paris, Rungis market is an epicurean heaven, supplying every product imaginable to not only France’s capital and its environs, but also the whole country and international destinations. The market is now looking to forge even stronger links overseas - with the UK at the top of the hit list. Laura Gould reports from the foodie paradise.

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    Chilean data offers crucial online guide

    2008-05-30T09:23:27Z

    Information technology is playing an ever-increasing role in the arena of fresh produce. This month, FPJ takes a look at a new information system from Chilean fresh fruit analyst Decofrut, an English version of Poland’s largest fresh produce portal, a new data management system for Sainsbury’s, and the way consumers might shop in the very near future.

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    French fishing strike hampers UK shipments

    2008-05-30T07:01:01Z

    Truckloads of fresh produce destined for the UK were stranded on the continent this week, as fishing crews from Calais, Dunkirk, Dieppe, Boulogne and Cherbourg blockaded ports and fuel depots in protest at fuel prices and fishing quotas.

  • Article

    JR Simplot founder dies, aged 99

    2008-05-29T12:14:46Z

    John Richard “Jack” Simplot, founder of the JR Simplot Company, died peacefully in his home in Boise, Idaho on Sunday May 25, at the age of 99.

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    Malet delight at Univeg purchase

    2008-05-23T12:01:02Z

    The acquisition by Univeg of German distributor Atlanta has been welcomed by Univeg’s UK subsidiary Malet Azoulay (UK).

  • Continental drift
    Article

    Continental drift

    2008-05-23T11:34:53Z

    Continental ports are regaining their importance to the UK, as domestic deep-sea container operators are pushed to full capacity. Their performance and the future of the UK fresh produce supply chain have perhaps never been so closely linked. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds out what challenges lie ahead.

  • The potato salad recipe
    Article

    Vale's Fresh dices it up for summer

    2008-05-19T14:01:01Z

    UK prepared potato specialist Vale’s Fresh is promoting its diced potatoes as ideal ingredients for summer salads and side dishes.

  • The Countryfile team at the University of Lincoln
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    University of Lincoln stars on Countryfile

    2008-05-17T10:01:01Z

    The Holbeach campus of the University of Lincoln played host to the BBC flagship rural affairs programme Countryfile recently.

  • Article

    Northern follows Taypack lead

    2008-05-15T09:58:03Z

    A week after Taypack walked away from Asda, the UK’s largest ready meals supplier is abandoning a contract with Marks & Spencer as Taypack reports new customer advances.

  • Garden of Europe
    Article

    Garden of Europe

    2008-05-09T10:13:36Z

    Spain truly is the market garden of Europe, providing not only its own fruit and vegetable needs, but also a substantial proportion of those of the rest of the continent and beyond. Kathy Hammond looks across a handful of the different sectors.

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    Lifetime of achievement for Jacques Onona

    2008-05-09T10:06:16Z

    Jacques Onona was awarded the Florette Lifetime Achievement accolade at last year’s Re:fresh ceremony. He gives Laura Gould the lowdown on his lengthy and fascinating career in the world of fresh produce.

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    Retail competition hots up in preparation for summer

    2008-05-09T09:51:04Z

    Late spring is certainly in the air, which is probably the reason why more retail space seems to have been given over to

  • The Co-op builds on Good with Food plan
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    The Co-op builds on Good with Food plan

    2008-05-07T07:01:01Z

    The Co-operative has continued to build on its rebrand by unveiling more Truly Irresistible fresh produce lines and an extended new summer-eating range, as part of its Good with Food strategy.

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    Taypack turns back on Asda

    2008-05-05T09:01:01Z

    Perthshire potato supplier Taypack Potatoes has walked away from a reported £32 million a year programme with Asda, due to returns it decided were unsustainable.

  • Potato Council Rules OK!
    Article

    Potato Council Rules OK!

    2008-05-04T14:01:01Z

    The Potato Council has received rave reviews from local authorities for its Spuds Rule OK! menu planners.

  • Paul Whitehouse
    Article

    First gangmaster prosecuted

    2008-04-29T16:49:03Z

    The Gangmasters Licensing Act has seen its first successful prosecution.

  • Egypt hotting up
    Article

    Egypt hotting up

    2008-04-25T14:29:43Z

    Mother Nature has been in a contrary mood over the last few months; just ask the Egyptian fruit sector. Producers there have handled extreme weather conditions, resulting in supply volatility, and marketers are forecasting a premature end to the citrus season. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers and importers to discuss the state of play.

  • Planting stops and starts while old crops keep moving
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    Planting stops and starts while old crops keep moving

    2008-04-25T14:29:34Z

    Erratic weather has hit the potato category in the last three months, with low temperatures, rain and snow causing setbacks in the planting process, and very occasional bouts of sunshine failing to lift the gloom. But market prices are firming up now that the new crop will be delayed. Anna Sbuttoni reports.

  • Inflatable stores can aid UK potato growers
    Article

    Inflatable stores can aid UK potato growers

    2008-04-24T15:01:01Z

    Inflatable chill stores could be a secret weapon for growers who need flexible storage to meet seasonal demands, it was claimed ahead of the start of the UK season.

  • L-r: Kevin Imrie, site manager, Eric Ritchie, and George Elder, production manager
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    Branston ploughs ahead

    2008-04-20T09:01:02Z

    Branston Ltd has ploughed a further £1 million into its Abernethy site, to reduce the environmental impact of its Scottish base and create 11 new jobs.