Potato news archive – Page 99
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ArticleBritons confused by 5 A DAY
Britons are unaware that potatoes do not count towards their five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, a report has found.
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ArticleVale's Fresh extends its range
A new range of par-cooked potatoes has been launched into the foodservice industry by prepared potato specialist Vale’s Fresh.
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ArticleIrish leader attacks multiple predators
The “predatory pricing” of multiples poses as big a threat to horticulture as climate change, according to the leader of Ireland’s main farming organisation.
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ArticleNew herbicide replacement in development
A new application system to replace the herbicide Dosaffo (metoxuron) is being developed by companies Micron Sprayers and Garford Farm Machinery.
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ArticleEgyptian supplier makes spud investment
The Egyptian Producers Consortium (EPC) has invested in a state-of-the-art packhouse in the Monofin area, ready in time for the new season.
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Aviko ceo to step down
Wim Gerritsen, ceo and chairman of the executive board at the Aviko Group, is to retire in March.
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Articlefreshinfo discount for new potato pest book
A colour handbook on pests and diseases faced by the sector is to be launched in May - and freshinfo readers can claim 20 per cent off.
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Northern Ireland potato firm to shut down
The closure of a potato packer owned by 2,000 farmer shareholders in Antrim, Northern Ireland, was announced this week.
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ArticleComing out of the corner
Something is stirring in the south-west corner of England. Anna Sbuttoni catches up with all things Cornish.
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More than a token effort
In this month’s round-up of events across the pond, the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and the Produce for Better Health Foundation give the thumbs-up to a scheme aimed at helping the diets of low-income mothers and youngsters.
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ArticleCheggers and BPC on chip hunt
Celebrity chip connoisseur Keith Chegwin and the British Potato Council’s (BPC) Chip Inspector have launched the search for the UK’s best chips.
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ArticleHealthy menu planner launched in schools
A brand-new guide to help caterers, school meal providers and local authorities meet the government’s nutritional guidelines for school meals has been introduced by the British Potato Council.
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ArticleMake a date with Mehadrin
Exporter Mehadrin Tnuport Export (MTEX) ventured into date marketing for the first time this season, selling 300 tonnes of the fruit grown on a moshav in the Jordan Valley.
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ArticleAviko completes double acquisition
Aviko has increased its European market share in line with the completion of a double acquisition.
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ArticleVirgin land lifts Egypt’s hopes
Egypt is a key potato supplier to the UK market, but shipments have hovered around 20,000 tonnes in recent years. Producers are hoping that some of their latest initiatives will re-energise exports and push that figure upwards. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to producers and UK importers.
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ArticleResistance holds key
The UK seed breeding industry is both a competitive and challenging one. Selecting the right variety is vital to growers, retailers and consumers alike and, with the fresh produce industry’s ever-increasing list of demands, seed breeders have a tall order to continue to deliver the goods. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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Eight years for cannabis smuggling traders
Two fruit and vegetable traders convicted of involvement in a plot to import 1.2 tonnes of cannabis into the UK, hidden in a consignment of potatoes, have had their jail terms increased to eight years.
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Tyrells farmer poised to make millions
A Herefordshire potato grower who had a public fall-out with supermarket giant Tesco could be set to make millions from the sale of a stake in premium crisp manufacturer Tyrells.
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Stowaways found in potato lorry
Workers at AB Produce got more than they bargained for when a lorry load of potatoes pulled up, and three illegal heads popped out.
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ArticleVolumes down in Rungis
Figures to the end of November 2007 showed tonnages for both fruit and veg down at the Parisian wholesale market.