Potato news archive – Page 21
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Article“High-quality” Ayrshire potatoes hit Tesco shelves
Greenvale expects peak quality as first product of season arrives at Tesco stores in Scotland
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ArticleAHDB calls for new SPot farm
Volunteers in the West Midlands wanted to host trials and help agronomists build knowledge for the industry's benefit
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ArticleNew look for "Blas y Tir" veg
New branding captures "nostalgic but fresh" image of Pembrokeshire landscape
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ArticleFreskon brings chain together
The Thessaloniki exhibition provided a meeting point for the entire supply chain in the region, as well as featuring a platform for technological start-ups
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ArticleCornish new potatoes hit shelves
Tesco begins stocking Branston-supplied 2019 crop, which heralds the start of the mainland new potato season
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Article'Great potential' for potato exports to Asia
Frozen and snacking potato products are particularly in demand as Asian consumers favour western foods, according to AHDB report
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ArticleScottish potatoes help keep UK sector afloat
Less affected by last year’s drought, Scottish stocks have been key to supply in 2019, according to AHDB
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ArticleA taste of branding
Legendary chef Pierre Koffmann is fronting a new brand aiming to help chefs make the best decisions with their produce
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ArticleBranston chairman set to leave role
Guy McCracken will step down as chairman at the potato powerhouse following nearly ten years of service
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ArticleBranston lands Tesco award as growers go green
Potato supplier recognised for work with Tesco Sustainable Farming Group in encouraging greater use of environmentally-friendly cover crops
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ArticleFarming incomes down 17 per cent
Spike in cost of energy, fertiliser and feed pushes up cost of production, causing a £929 million fall in overall agricultural income
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ArticleNew drive to control downy mildew and blight
Extensive AHDB research project tackles widespread diseases, with downy mildew estimated to cause annual lettuce losses of over £15m
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ArticlePoToyto Story: Albert Bartlett backs new film
Potato grower Albert Bartlett is launching a new on-pack promotion to celebrate the launch of Toy Story 4
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ArticleBrexit income fear for growers
A recent report by AHDB paints an alarming picture of diminished farm incomes post-Brexit
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ArticleCreating something out of the ordinary
Israeli exporters are redoubling their efforts to innovate, under intense competition from other parts of the Mediterranean
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ArticlePotato stocks still down after 2018 weather
New estimates reveal potato stocks are down 13 per cent on five year average, with dry weather this spring posing new threat
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ArticleSewage salad has NI Water miffed
Northern Ireland Water is urging people not to flush food waste down the sink after flurry of potatoes and carrots clog waterworks
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ArticlePlans for GM potato trial under fire
New GM trial from The Sainsbury Laboratory has been described as being of "no benefit" to society
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ArticlePotato firms fined over staff injuries
CH Cole & Sons (Mill House) and Braegate Produce fined after workers are injured in separate health and safety breaches
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ArticleWarm weather a boost for Cornish earlies
With a sunny Easter approaching, Cornish new potatoes are sitting pretty and on track to be the first UK mainland potato crop in retailers