Potato news archive – Page 138
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Belgian spud waxes lyrical
An estimated 2,000 tonnes of waxy Flandria potatoes are expected to be available through the Belgian auctions this season.
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Trade flocks to potato showcase
A high proportion of the British potato industry put in an appearance at this week's British Potato 2001 event at Newark, Notts.
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Organic target reached
One of the UK's leading suppliers of organic root vegetables is celebrating its first two years by increasing investment.
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WCF and Branston form potato alliance
Branston Potatoes and WCF join forces. Together the two form Tesco's largest supplier.
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Growers seek seed information
A BPC survey has shown that potato growers need more information about the seeds they purchase.
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Profits on a plate for potato growers
British potato growers told that biodegradable packaging may provide a welcome new outlet for their product.
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BPC wants potato lovers
The BPC steps up its search for volunteers to promote the crop in-store.
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HRI to stage organic open day
Horticulture Research International is to hold a one-day organics event for existing and potential growers at its Kirton site in September.
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Multiples react to prince's plea
The supermarkets will stock more locally grown produce.Prince Charles claimed buying locally would help the rural recovery.
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MBM becomes Investor in People
UK potato supplier MBM produce has been awarded Investor in People status after just two years of starting the process.
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GM technology will save the world, says UN
The United Nations says that GM crops will play a vital role in reliving poverty and increasing farm incomes worldwide. This, however, it adds that this will require a radical change in attitudes to the new technology.
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The playground potato project
Coventry school children will have their potato crop judged by BPC representatives tomorrow, following the completion of playground potato project organised by MBM Produce and Tesco.
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Veg UK caters for caterers
Veg UK has developed a new handpicked potato pack specifically for caterers.
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Non-chlorine produce wash developed
A new environment-friendly fresh produce wash has been launched by Hutchinsons Crop Production Specialists.
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Potato blight buster launched
A new product to help combat potato blight has been developed.
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UK multiples prepare for latest BPC campaign
The "Britain's kids go free" new potato campaign is set to start at the end of June in stores across the UK.
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Inflation rises attributed to fruit and veg prices
The high price of certain seasonal fruit and vegetable products, such as potatoes and salads, has caused inflation to rise, says the British Retail Consortium.
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Adas warns growers of potato blight risk
Research organisation Adas has warned potato growers to look out for potato blight caused by last year's unharvested crops.
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Produce kits drive convenient cooking
A new category of prepared fresh produce is being launched onto the UK market with the creation of an innovative concept in easy home cooking.
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BPC issues blight advice
The British Potato Council is encouraging potato growers to take extra precautions against potato blight.