Potato news archive – Page 109
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Hall to represent horticulture
John Hall has been appointed as the sector company chair representing horticulture on the new Levy Board UK, with Janet Bainbridge representing potatoes.
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ArticleAgrexco fills European potato void
An unprecedented potato shortage in Europe this season has enabled Israeli produce giant Agrexco to substantially boost exports to the region.
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GMO debate re-opened
The debate about GMO crops has been fanned once more, with the publication of a set of scientific results ‘suppressed’ by the GMO industry for eight years.
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Texan tatties assailed by new illness
Texan potatoes are under attack from a new mystery ailment. ‘Zebra chip’, named after the dark stripes it leaves in the flesh of raw potatoes, is not harmful to human health, but causes serious and expensive reductions in crop yields and quality.
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ArticleNational Chip Week smashes world records
Five chip-related world records were broken in five days as part of this year’s National Chip Week, according to the British Potato Council (BPC).
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Only organic pomegranates from Tunisia
Tunisia’s pomegranate exports are entirely organic, according to its agricultural marketing agency.
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When is a seaweed not a seaweed?
One thing I have realised over the years is that you never stop learning. J Sainsbury’s pack of Crispy Seaweed has been
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German consumers drop produce purchases
Price hikes in Germany’s fresh produce resulted in a drop in consumer purchases in 2006, according to a report given this week at the opening ceremony of this year’s Fruit Logistica.
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ArticleNational treasures
Chips retain their position as the ultimate winter warmer and with preparations already underway for National Chip Week, more of us should be munching our way through the much loved carb. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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Asda revives traditional spuds
Asda has re-introduced a range of old, traditional-style potatoes, which have not been available in UK shops for 40 years.
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Expanding Chile’s horizons across Europe
Last August, the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) appointed Lianne Jones as European field manager. She talks to Elspeth Waters about the benefits of the MDS programme and why working with fresh produce is better than toys and games.
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Small print opens up new avenues of discovery
Reading the small print on packaging can often lead to intriguing discoveries. Sainsbury’s has proven to be a mine of
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ArticleKent potatoes new at Tesco
Tesco has stepped up its commitment to local sourcing with the launch of two potato lines across Kent stores from specialist supplier St Nicholas Court Farms.
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ArticleChefs battle in Great Potato Cook-Off
Six chefs took part in the British Potato Council’s (BPC) Great Potato Challenge Cook-Off Final in Milton Keynes.
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ArticleEgypt fights back
Egyptian potato producers are busy with the new season and many are in an optimistic frame of mind. Given the reported EU potato shortage, some are even confident that they can increase shipments to the UK this season. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading exporters to find out more.
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ArticleHerbicide to Defy weeds
Potato growers could benefit from a new herbicide that promises to simplify pre-emergence weed control strategies this spring, according to crop protection specialist Syngenta.
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ArticlePotato plights vented at BPC event
The potato industry must look at how the burden of consumer and regulatory demands can be rewarded to offset the marginal return that growers get from storing their crop, it was put forward at the first-ever Potato Storage Conference 2007 last week.
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ArticleUK produce purchases on the up
People in the UK are buying more fruit and vegetables, according to Defra’s latest statistics.
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ArticleCauli supply wobble
Vegetable production is hugely important to Cornwall’s economy, and the region boasts an ideal early growing location thanks to its temperate climate. However, erratic temperatures have upset the area’s staple winter cauliflower supply this season. Emma Twyning reports.
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ArticleThe fuel of our future
Healthy eating in schools has been topping the social agenda for some years, aided by the efforts of some high-profile celebrities. But, what is going on behind the scenes? And is any of it actually making a difference to how much fruit and veg our children are eating? Elspeth Waters reports.