Potato news archive – Page 15
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ArticleAustralian potatoes explore Egypt
Western Australian delegation visits Egypt to asses export potential for seed potatoes
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ArticleAustralian vegetable value up
A five percent increase in the value of vegetable production in the 2017-18 financial year was driven by potatoes, tomatoes and mushrooms
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ArticleGoose Fat Roasts exclusive for Sainsbury's
Supermarket to list new Albert Bartlett chilled potato line in time for the Christmas season
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ArticleBranston finance director promoted to new role
Jo Hill moves to new position of planning director as UK potato supplier invests in capacity and processing equipment across its sites
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ArticleTasmanian grower joins Ausveg board
Michael Radcliff has been appointed as a grower director on the industry body’s board
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ArticleQV Foods rebrands as AH Worth
AH Worth CEO Duncan Worth speaks to Ed Leahy about his company’s rebranding as it sheds its old name, QV Foods
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ArticleMcCain backs 'grow your own spud' scheme
AHDB's Grow Your Own Potatoes project distributed thousands of growing kits to 10,000 primary schools last year
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ArticleDogged potato farmers defy the rain
Despite a largely successful harvest, there are still areas of the country where growers are unable to lift crops
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ArticleNFU calls for flood prevention measures
Union demands better long-term planning and funding to protect farm businesses from increasingly frequent extreme weather events
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ArticleWet weather hits potatoes
As volume sales fall, rainfall during lifting looks set to lead to higher waste and breakdown, which could limit supply and push up prices
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ArticleRenewed confidence in potato sector ahead of BP2019
Show director says upbeat mood in the category has helped him sign up a record number of exhibitors for event on 20 and 21 November
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ArticleBranston goes extra mile for cancer charity
Potato supplier raises over £3,000 for Maggie’s Centre in Dundee through sponsored 500-mile trek inspired by Proclaimers song
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ArticleSurvey reveals Brexit concerns over price and shortages
Almost 60 per cent of UK consumers are worried prices will rise after Brexit as retailers continue to stockpile amid concerns of bulk buying
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ArticleSouth Australia to host 2023 World Potato Congress
Over one thousand delegates are expected to travel to the capital, Adelaide, for the 12th World Potato Congress
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ArticleTake five and tell us how you feel…
Fruitnet is inviting everyone in the fresh produce business to say what they think about the future of the industry
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ArticleNationwide and Bartlett in new supply partnership
Tie-up sees new range of Albert Bartlett-branded potatoes sold into the foodservice sector
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ArticleExport body for Western Australian potatoes
Western Australian potato industry will launch a potato export entity in 2020
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ArticleEly hosts "most keenly contested potato race yet"
Eighth annual Ely Potato Race fiercely fought with £1,500 raised for charity
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ArticleNew head for NIAB CUF
Dr Mark Stalham takes on top role at potato research group with immediate effect
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ArticleShort but sweet
British supermarkets ran low on sweet potatoes in August, however NPD and expanding usage are boosting the category. Fred Searle speaks to Barfoots’ supply chain category manager Ketan Dave and commercial manager Rebecca Charnley