Potato news archive – Page 127
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ArticleBio-packaging breakthrough
In this week’s focus on packaging, Produce Packaging teams up with Potatopak Limited on a range of biodegradable products, Leading Edge continues to provide innovative packaging solutions, Molins machinery, Zip-Pak and TNA Europe all introduce new products into the market and Great Western Packaging scoops a design award.
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Organic fresh produce plateau
TNS analyses the development of the organic fruit and vegetable market in the UK in the last year.
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ArticleThe organic globe continues to grow
The acceleration of growth in the organics market across the globe continues. The Journal takes a look at the growing and emerging markets, highlighting some of the key players for the coming years. John Broy reports.
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ArticleBudgens ups its share
Budgens has significantly expanded its organic produce offer in the last 12 months as varieties improve and consumption continues to expand. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleOFF adds Fairtrade grapes to Co-op portfolio
Organic Farm Foods has established itself as the UK’s largest pre-packer, importer and distributor of organic fresh fruit, salads and vegetables. The company maintains close links with growers across the globe, aiming to improve the quality of organic produce, and to enhance the ethical and social basis of trade. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleGreenvale develops organic spud range
Greenvale AP is committed to the ongoing development of organic techniques and with the Scottish Crop Research Institute, is seeking varieties specifically suited to organic production. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleRB Organics rises to top in organic root crops field
The organics market has seen tremendous growth over the last five years, and there has been one supplier who has quickly risen to prominence in the root vegetables market. Emma Hatfield talks to RB Organics.
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ArticleDavis eye on export targets
This year has been viewed as difficult for organic vegetable growers in some quarters. Davis (Louth) Ltd is not going to be despondent, however, as it looks to cast its net far and wide across the organic markets, both import and export. John Broy reports.
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ArticleAgrexco extends Bio Top range
Agrexco has been involved in the production of organic fruits and vegetables since 1970 under the brand name of Bio Top. John Broy reports.
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Retailers hit out at Soil Association report
Retailers have hit back at a Soil Association report which found they were shunning UK organic food, as “inaccurate” and “unrepresentative”.
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ArticleFeeling the heat
Climate change may be a contentious subject to some, but as extreme weather conditions become more commonplace, now is the time for growers to act if they are to avoid feeling the heat. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleRight royal revival
Jersey potatoes will aim to reposition themselves this year with the launch of a new campaign. Long-time supporters will be reminded of the unique qualities of Jersey Royals while lifestyle advertising aims to whet the appetite of a younger generation. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleStepac provides scientific answer
In this week’s focus on packaging Stepac reveals scientific research results, Amcor discusses improvement in modified atmosphere packaging, Prepack Systems unveils its D-pack and Leading Edge continues to drive retailer promotions.
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Sweden approves GM potato crops
Sweden has approved the growing of the first genetically modified potato crop.
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Ishida continues growth
In this week’s packaging focus, Ishida’s European arm continues to grow following the integration of QualiTech Handling Solutions, while the company’s director of fresh and chilled foods Paul Griffin explains the benefits of a fully integrated packing system, Linpac’s latest product - Maxi Pac makes an impact in the retail sector.
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ArticleIshida continues growth
In this week’s packaging focus, Ishida’s European arm continues to grow following the integration of QualiTech Handling Solutions, while the company’s director of fresh and chilled foods Paul Griffin explains the benefits of a fully integrated packing system, Linpac’s latest product - Maxi Pac makes an impact in the retail sector.
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ArticleLifting begins in Jersey
A tough potato market in the UK is greeting first liftings of the Jersey Royal crop.
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ArticleGreenvale acquires Avicorn Ltd
Greenvale AP has agreed to acquire 100 per cent of the shares in Avicorn Ltd, the award-winning export company.
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ArticleAgrexco enjoys vegetable growth
Agrexco's vegetable exports are spiralling upward and the Israeli exporter has plans to grow the category still further.
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Wealmoor rides the waves
In this week’s focus on exotics the Journal speaks to two of the best-known exotic growers/importers of fruit and vegetables in the UK marketplace - Wealmoor and Agrexco - about the development of their exotics portfolios and their perspectives on the road ahead.