Potato news archive – Page 20
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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
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ArticleAustralian horticulture exports perform strongly
A prosperous 2018/19 season for Australia’s horticulture industry sees an increase in nut, fruit and vegetable exports
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ArticleBrexit: UK potatoes delisted from Polish supermarket
British potato exporters left in the lurch as Biedronka calls time on UK potatoes due to fears of no-deal Brexit
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ArticleWet weather hits NI potato yields
Grower Lewis Cunningham worries that 2019 could be a "major challenge" for growers
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ArticleBranston appoints new director
Peter Quinn joins Branston as non-executive director having previously led Samworth Brothers operations
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ArticleSlight increase in potato plantings
New AHDB figures show the area of potatoes planted in Britain is still among the lowest on record, despite a small increase
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ArticleDoreen Spikings joins Greenvale
Former Greenyard UK commercial director joins potato specialist as sales director this month
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ArticleSwancote Foods confirms closure
The potato processor racked up "unsustainable losses" according to owners Produce Investments
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ArticleSeeding a new brand
Foresight is everything when it comes to selling seed potatoes, but with Britain’s impending departure from the EU, newly rebranded Meijer Seed Potato faces an almighty cloud on the horizon. Ed Leahy reports
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ArticleMash Direct launches new potato wedges line
New Salt and Chilli Wedges meet convenience needs and spice up the potato category
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ArticleSweet potato shortages hit UK
Supermarket supply even tighter than expected after extreme weather in US last autumn
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ArticleSwancote Foods faces closure
Staff at struggling processed potato firm face 30-day consultation as owner Produce Investments looks set to pull the plug
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ArticleAHDB to host desiccation events after diquat ban
Loss of herbicide a major headache for potato growers, with limited alternatiuves that are as effective or economical
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ArticleProduce Investments appoints new CFO
Gary Urmston has more than 30 years of experience in food sector and most recently worked as CFO of William Jackson Food Group
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ArticleFuture proofing Australian potatoes
Western Australia potato industry to work together to develop export opportunities, industry longevity
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ArticleScottish innovation provides vision of future farming
AHDB PhD students visit range of fresh produce firms in Scotland to inspire research projects
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ArticleWrap reveals scale of UK waste
The waste reduction body has published a report detailing how more than £1bn of food destined for UK retailers never leaves the farm
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ArticleAyrshire Earlies get PGI status
Famous Scottish spud received protected geographical indication from EU following campaign
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ArticleMash launches BBQ salads
Northern Irish prepared specialist develops 'home style' potato salad and coleslaw products to go with summer BBQs
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ArticleYoung spuds get back to their roots
Primary school children were invited onto a Perthshire potato farm to discover the backstory to the great British potato