Potato news archive – Page 120
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ArticleSainsbury's turns back the clock
Sainsbury’s is hoping to turn back the clock in the potato category with re-introduction of some older varieties.
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Scottish potato plan
A major new development between breeder, grower-packer and retailer will see new, specially adapted potatoes grown in Scotland on an exclusive basis.
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ArticleKentish boost for Tesco
Tesco’s emphasis on locally sourced produce was given a boost with the in-store launch of the Kentish new potato season.
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Sainsbury's supports local potatoes
Sainsbury’s is stocking locally sourced potatoes from the Heart of England, delivered direct to store.
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ArticleFenmarc owner buys Pann Krisp
Lifecrown Ltd the owner of Fenmarc Produce, a fresh produce company that has interests in the Nottingham area, has acquired ready-meal supplier Pann Krisp for an undisclosed sum.
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ArticleLocal spuds for local people
Regional sourcing is all the rage this year with suppliers seeking a point of difference in the early potato season, but ups and downs in weather patterns are bringing crops from a variety of regions on simultaneously and disrupting lifting. Kathy Hammond reports.
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ArticlePeviani moves into seedless watermelons
Seedless watermelons are the latest venture for one of Italy's largest producers, Peviani Group.
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ArticleBest of the rest
Foods from Spain’s promotional campaign in the UK focuses on the products and regions that are covered earlier in this supplement. But there is much more besides and here is a round-up of the best of the rest.
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Sainsbury's local aims
Sainsbury’s is continuing its campaign to bring locally grown new potatoes into its stores in Cornwall.
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Tesco on stream with new spuds
New season potatoes from Cornwall and Pembrokeshire arrived in Tesco stores this week as part of the market leader’s local branding initiative.
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Asda claims victory on Welsh potatoes
Asda is claiming victory in the race to get Pembrokshire new potatoes into Welsh stores this week.
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Cornish Earlies heading for plates
The first Cornish Early new potatoes have been dug to launch the 2005 new season and will be hitting the shops in the next few days.
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Jersey Royals marketing deal
Jersey Royal producers have signed a deal to extend the marketing of their crop to foodservice and independent retailers.
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ArticleA Royal shake-up
For an island that prides itself on having produced the first new potatoes of the British season for more than a century, the concept of tradition is a crucial aspect of Jersey’s marketing profile. However, while trying to promote the heritage of the brand the Jersey Royal industry has experienced a dramatic shake-up over the last year. And with some unexpected weather conditions, this will be an important season for Jersey’s most prized crop. Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleVan Rijn celebrates 150 years
A century and a half of history saw more than 1,300 guests descend on Van Rijn in the Netherlands for a spectacular birthday celebration.
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ArticleSuccess makes potato supplier smile
Leading potato supplier the Higgins Group has unveiled its latest variety - the Smile potato.
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Randells win MBM accolade
Paddy and Tom Randell of RW Randell & Sons have won potato supplier MBM Produce’s Glenthorn Grower of the Year award.
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Parripak picks up on BBQ trend
Prepared vegetable specialist Parripak has expanded its range to appeal to the growing trend for barbecue-style foods.
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ArticleCompetitive at what price?
As their suppliers are only too painfully aware, the pricing strategies of most major UK retailers have become their key tools of differentiation. Anabella de Sousa looks at the current environment and its impact on the fresh produce sector.
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ArticleThe kids are alright
With the ongoing focus on school meals, spurred by Jamie Oliver’s campaign, Elspeth Waters looks into the realities of the growing attention directed towards healthy eating among children and some of the fresh produce initiatives happening elsewhere.