Potato news archive – Page 133
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British Potato Council's bus misused
The British Potato Council's promotional bus has attracted widespread attention – for handing out Israeli spuds.
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Sainsbury's "first for fresh"
Sainsbury's went on the road last week to launch its new "first for fresh" campaign to all of the chain's duty and produce managers and today launched it to the national press.
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Safeway gets in first
Safeway's Ayr store showcased the first Ayrshire tatties of the year this weekend.
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Potato controller launched
A new potato store controller has been launched with the facility to keep historical records and maintain crop condition automatically.
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Soft fruit man speaks out
Harry Hall told Certis guests at the House of Commons of the adaptation of the Hall Hunter Partnership to market requirements
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New organic chairman calls for fair trade
Newly elected chairman of Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G) Richard Thompson called for fair trade conditions for UK producers.
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Asda backs Britain
Asda launched a Buy British campaign for all 259 of its stores at its annual farming conference today.
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Chipping away at the consumer
The British Potato Council's National Chip Week has generated huge media interest and boosted potato sales.
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ArticleCyprus singing through the rains
Shortages in supply have pushed prices to a premium for Cypriot potatoes in recent seasons ñ a situation that may well occur again this year. Yet against a backdrop of uncertainty created by erratic weather conditions and sporadic liftings, producers and distributors remain unswayed. Expect a buoyant year for the country's top export crop, writes Emma Hardy.
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ArticleFocus pays off for Stewarts
On the east coast of Scotland stretch vast acres of soft fruit tunnels and swede fields belonging to Scottish horticultural giant Stewarts of Tayside. Jane Mornement travelled to Perth to visit the farm for herself.
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ArticleSharp stays ahead of the game
In today's competitive marketplace, staying one step ahead is vital to any business. Sharp Interpack, one of the UK's leading thermoformers of rigid plastic packaging, has done just that with a range of investments and the development of a number of innovative packaging solutions for its clients. The Journal reports.
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Redpack moves with the flow
ITISNOT necessary to look abroad for a flowrapper that combines quality, innovation and efficient operation.Norwich-based
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Horticulture's benchmark boost
The Food Chain Centre (FCC) has received a grant of £500,000 million from Defra to help UK horticultural businesses take on the best in Europe.
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FDOC issues 5-a-day research findings
Research released today by the Florida Department of Citrus shows that although 75 per cent of UK mums are aware of the 5-a-day principle, there is still uncertainty over what constitutes a portion.
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Higgins rises to the challenge
Potato marketing specialist, the Higgins group, has raised £12,000 for charity through a combination of raffles, competitions and the 3 Peak's Challenge.
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County Crest returns to packers
Country Crest, an Irish potato producer, has updated of its heat-sealing equipment with a system from Packaging Automation.
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Agrexco sets aim high
Israel's largest horticultural exporter Agrexco expects a good performance in 2003.
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More People plans Non-Exec seminar
More People has outlined the schedule for a seminar on the benefits of having a non-executive director to companies of all sizes.
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Potatoes under pressure
Potato prices are at a low this week, putting producers under pressure.
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MBM doles out the chips
In support of National Chip Week, Cambridgeshire-based potato supplier MBM Produce Ltd treated its entire staff at its March, Chatteris, Shrewsbury, Littleport, Coventry and Darlington packing sites to free chips at varying times during the week.