Potato news archive
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ArticleFlooded fields highlight imbalance in risk to reward for UK veg growers
Tim O’Malley, group managing director of UK grower-importer Nationwide Produce, highlights the current weather challenges facing the fresh produce industry
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ArticleThe Warehouse adds fresh produce to ten more stores
New Zealand retailer expands fresh produce offering to one third of its stores
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ArticleGrowers on wireworm alert after wet weather
Saturated soils could boost risk of wireworm damage in UK potato crops this season, Syngenta warns
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AdvertorialEgypt sends 30 exhibitors to Macfrut
The Italian fresh produce exhibition is set to host a special Egyptian pavilion, organised by Expolink, the Egyptian Exporters Association
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ArticleJersey Royal season gears up with producer power shift
The acquisition of the island’s biggest supplier is one of the sector’s most significant events in years
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ArticleNI spud supplier scoops Food & Drink award
Northern Irish potato supplier Wilson’s Country wins Best Medium Sized Company gong at Northern Ireland Food and Drink Awards for mashed potato products
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ArticleAlbert Bartlett completes acquisition of The Jersey Royal Company
The two companies say the move will help deliver a sustainable future for the crop
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ArticleM&S unveils new packaging for start of Jersey Royal season
Retailer celebrates early start to season with launch of plastic-reducing paper packs
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NewsPotato gene editing research project announced
UK-based TuberGene project aims to harness the power of gene editing to address supply chain challenges
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ArticleMix strategy 'counters blight resistance risks'
Aggressive potato blight can be controlled by effective fungicide strategy, Syngenta case studies in Denmark and UK show
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CommentFresh produce brands succeed when they nurture shoppers’ trust
Katy Pook, brand and marketing manager at Golden Kings Potatoes, explains how fruit and vegetable brands can build long-term emotional connections with their consumers
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NewsEosta develops next stage of Natural Branding
Eosta says Inverted Natural Branding makes branding more visible and increases recognisability of organic products, while continuing to avoid use of packaging
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ArticleEgyptian onion exporters wait to resume exports
Shortages of onions worldwide have forced many countries to hold on to production for their domestic markets, and in Egypt, exporters must wait to sell in Europe
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ArticleReport shows Australian horticulture’s mixed fortunes
Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook shows significant increases for fruit and vegetables offset losses for nuts
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AdvertorialMacfrut Academy provides year-round training
Rimini-based trade event has launched a digital education platform for the international fresh produce business
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ArticleMcCain Foods pushes regenerative farming practices
The global potato grower and frozen chip manufacturer highlights latest strides in fulfilling sustainable farming commitments
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ArticleRed Sea disruption “will last months”
Fresh produce suppliers face extra transit times and logistical hurdles, which could prove impossible to live with for those who export more perishable product lines
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ArticleGrimme introduces new potato haulm topper to UK market
Machine is designed for UK rows and offers a range of features
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ArticleHarvestEye to showcase expanded crop compatibility at Fruit Logistica
New handheld version of crop insights tool will also be launched, allowing growers to count and size crops during test digs
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ArticleGaza farmer shows resolve
Founder of the first vertical strawberry farm in Palestine, Ayed Awni Aburamadan has a history of success in the face of overwhelming challenges, and he is determined to rebuild when the war is over