Potato news archive – Page 131
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Cheaper way of filling bags
One of the leading manufacturers of vegetable handling machinery, Tong Engineering, has launched an economy model bag filler.
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ArticleProducing to protocol
Supermarkets are increasingly vigilant on inputs used on the produce they buy. As a result, growers' production methods are under scrutiny. Dan Ilett gets the lowdown on crop protection.
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ArticleSmall veg, big ambition
Baby vegetables have made a big impact on the novelty-driven UK market and their success looks set to continue. From the latest in small sweet potatoes to edible courgette flowers, innovation combined with enhanced breeding techniques will help maintain the maximum appeal of mini-veg. Emma Hardy reports.
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Sweet potatoes swing into action
Commercial crops of Israeli sweet potatoes are arriving in the UK
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ArticleAsda announces supply winners
Four UK produce suppliers have been recognised by Walmart-subsidiary Asda at an awards ceremony in Pontefract.
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Silly season interrupted by sense
I thought we had just managed to scrape through the August "silly season", when everyone is on holiday and good stories are
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Diagnosis crucial to health of spud crop
Defra scientists have developed Pocket Diagnostic®, an invaluable resource for maintaining healthy potato crops
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ArticleMcDonald's heads BP2003 seminar list
PRESSING issues and new opportunities for the UK's potato supply chain industry will be the highlight of British Potato 2003, (September 3 and 4). Organisers, the British Potato Council (BPC), say the seminar topics will give the anticipated 6,000 visitors time to consider their wider business strategy.
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ArticleCarmel sizes fit catering demand
Small-sized potatoes are making a big impact in the catering industry. Agrexco has been taking the sizes from 40mm down and packing them washed in 10kg Carmel cartons exclusively for the open market and catering industry.
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ArticleHow green is my vale?
One of the potato industry's biggest names is once again taking part in, and sponsoring, the British Potato Council's two-day showcase, British Potato. A regular contributor to the industry's flagship events, Greenvale AP will be setting up at the Newark Showground, where visitors will be able to discuss latest advances and recent varietal releases with staff from the company.
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ArticleSolanum keeps striving
With the UK potato season well under way, the opportunity arises to see how the campaign is shaping up. Solanum feels that 2003 could be a very good year and is delighted with the crop performance so far. John Broy reports.
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ArticleBranston hopes for price hike
The fresh potato market continues to undergo rapid changes and recent seasons have seen big switches in variety mix and planted areas. Branston Potatoes feels more than ready and equipped for the future. John Broy reports.
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WTB maps out futures
The WTB (Warenterminboerse Hannover) provides the electronic platform for London potato futures. Hans Christian Koltze (HCK), head of trading operations and surveillance, answers the Journal's questions.
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ArticleThe key to the future
Since its foundation in 1981, when the Scottish Crop Research Institute (SCRI) was given the UK remit for potato research, it has grown into the largest centre for potato research of its kind in the country, if not the world. The Dundee-based institute is well-respected throughout the produce industry for its extensive breeding programmes, expertise in diagnostics and for products such as its decision making computer program, MAPP. This year saw the launch of a new SCRI initiative to bolster its offer of services further still.
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ArticleWard Bekker serves up potato innovations
The potato industry has been transformed by all mechanisation. The Journal highlights four of the latest innovations
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ArticleAnd Sicily makes five
Returnable crate specialist Euro Pool System has announced the opening of a fifth depot in Italy.
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Producers should protect against imitation
Tastes of Anglia is calling for greater take-up by producers of registration schemes to highlight the unique origins of their products.
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Produce World educates consumers
Produce World took the opportunity at the Great Yorkshire Show to answer questions from the general public
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ArticleThree-year trial backed to benefit healthy eating
The intake of selenium, a vital protective ingredient for humans found in vegetables, is falling. Trials are being run to address the issue.
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ArticleGovernment gives lasting commitment to 5-a-day
Governmental and organisational support for the 5-a-day campaign in all its facets will be maintained through the Department of Health for the next three years