Potato news archive
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NewsFresh Direct launches new products
Fresh produce supplier offers 25 new products as part of its ’Taste Like Summer’ launch
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NewsBio-methane lorries drive sustainability at Wilson’s Country
Co Armagh potato processor is making a series of investments to reduce its carbon footprint
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NewsUK trade bodies call for government action amid cost crisis
The Fresh Produce Consortium has united with the Horticultural Trades Association and British Potato Trade Association, urging the government to help secure the future of the industries in the face of huge challenges
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NewsRetailer reports increase in vegetable purchases
New research finds Australians are purchasing 2.8 serves of vegetables per day with potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, frozen and canned vegetables leading the increase
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AdvertorialMacfrut: much more than a trade fair
A year-long journey through the global fresh produce supply chain culminates in Rimini on 6-8 May
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NewsKorea considers potato export opportunities as US tariff pressure rises
Asian nation may seek access to the US for its sweet potatoes in response potential request for increased access for US potatoes
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NewsStrong campaign for French potatoes
French potatoes have enjoyed good volumes and demand in 2024/25, according to CNIPT, with good momentum going into the final stages of the campaign
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NewsBartlett toasts Minecraft tieup with April Fool’s prank
Square potatoes – or ‘Bartlett Blocks’ – were described as extremely efficient to stack
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NewsFirst skin-transplant potato obtains plant breeders’ rights
New variety is developed using KeyGene’s proprietary 2S1 technique for creating graft hybrids
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AdvertorialRooted in innovation: Macfrut 2025 unites science and agriculture
The International Potato Symposium and the International Symposium on Biotechnological Tools in Horticulture are among the highlights of Macfrut’s 42nd edition
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NewsNew Belgian campaign targets growth in Norway and UK
Vlam has unveiled a three-year project designed to raise awareness of Belgium’s premium quality fruit and vegetables
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NewsFSCG sets out stall for fresh potato sector
New trade group representing UK fresh potato suppliers pledges to tackle industry challenges and promote growth for sector
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NewsRichard Clark to retire as Branston commercial director
Long-serving executive steps down later this month
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NewsGolden Kings potato campaign aims to challenge consumer habits
Initiative sets out to educate consumers on newer varieties
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NewsPotatoes top the bill at Welsh farming event
Pembrokeshire potato event teaches kids link between farming and food
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NewsNorth Carolina dedicates month to sweet potatoes
Governor Josh Stein proclaims February ’North Carolina Sweetpotato Month’ in recognition of the product’s significance to the state
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NewsFurther growth in Spanish fresh produce imports
New figures for 2024 show year-on-year increase in both volume and value
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NewsDutch retailers see bigger demand for meal kits
Shoppers in the Netherlands have reportedly spent less on pre-cut vegetables in favour of cheaper ingredient-based multipacks
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NewsNeolithics calls for data collaboration to cut waste
A staggering 46 per cent of fruit never reaches the consumer, according to David Kat of Neolithics, who spoke at Fruit Logistica about the importance of data collection and data sharing to reduce waste along the produce supply chain
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NewsBASF launches precision farming tool for fresh produce
The ‘Xarvio Field Manager for Fruits & Veggies’ will first be made available to grape growers in 2025, following BASF’s acquisition of Italian agritech firm Horta in 2022