Potato news archive – Page 22
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ArticleBranston profits down after big harvest
Turnover and profits in 2017/18 financial year suffered from low prices despite selling marginally more potatoes
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ArticleKenya to use inmates for potato harvesting
New scheme in the east-African country will combat worker shortages for its growing potato industry
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ArticleAHDB Potatoes welcomes new board members
Sector board has three new additions, with experience in potatoes and food and drink more generally
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ArticleSmart tech ‘can boost yields and limit waste’
Trials by Asda potato growers highlight need for better data management to prevent produce falling outside specs
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ArticleEarly Risers
Like their Jersey competitors, Pembrokeshire Early potato varieties have had a much easier growing season as planting gets underway
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ArticleAustralian vegetable exports grow
Asian markets demand more fresh Australian vegetables with carrots making up over one-third in value
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ArticleRoyals ready to roll
After a horrendous 2018 season, Jersey Royal growers are keen for a big season, with perfect conditions and new technology boosting the island’s production
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ArticlePotato stocks down a quarter on last year
Extreme growing conditions last year have driven down AHDB stock estimates, with stores also cleared early due to high winter temperatures
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ArticleAHDB appoints potato specialist
David Wilson joins R&D body from Syngenta to support growers in East Anglia and South East
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ArticleAustralia, Indonesia sign FTA
Scheduled signing of trade agreement expected to end months-long period of uncertainty for exporters
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ArticlePotato variety key in 2019
New Greenvale report identifies Hassleback and loaded potato skins as key food trends for the coming year
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ArticleFrozen chip win for Albert Bartlett
Airdrie-based supplier wins listing in Waitrose for three new frozen potato lines produced using Rooster potatoes
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ArticleBranston donates £37k to charity
Major potato supplier sends large sums to mental health organisations and blind charity in flurry of donations to kick off the year
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ArticleMaharashtra sees export potential
The state has identified six categories to be developed for export under the Agriculture Export Policy
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ArticlePotato varieties registered in Vietnam
The Rosagold and Markies varieties of potato offer higher yields and a better-quality product to growers
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ArticlePotato potential
With potatoes returning to sales growth last year, AHDB’s senior retail insight analyst Kim Malley sees opportunities for further progress, particularly in cuisine-based convenience products. Fred Searle reports
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ArticlePotato sales rise as campaign gets results
After years of decline, potato sales are on the up again thanks to an AHDB campaign, a simplified offer and an increase in retail promotions
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ArticleAHDB searches for diquat alternatives
Body invites researchers to apply for project to find new desiccation method for potatoes following EU ban on diquat
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ArticleGene find unlocks potato colouring
Scientists at The James Hutton Institute say discovery could help breed new colourful and improved potato varieties
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ArticleAlbert Bartlett launches chilled lines at Sainsbury’s
Retailer to stock three products from potato supplier's new branded range of chilled products following recent opening of processing plant