Potato news archive – Page 24
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ArticleProduce Investments accepts £53m takeover bid
The Cambridge-based potato operator, which owns Greenvale AP, saw shares surge after accepting takeover bid
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ArticleNew World Order
Seed potatoes are a UK export success story, with quality and endeavour making them an attractive product globally, yet with Brexit looming, Britain is looking further afield amid concerns that it could damage the market. Ed Leahy reports
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ArticleBrassicas benefit from cool spell
Sales of broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower at Waitrose grew in the last week of August thanks to cooler weather
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ArticleIndonesia boost for Australian exporters
Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement will mean reduced tariffs and greater opportunities
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ArticlePotato shortage 'forcing UK grocers to evolve'
Impact of reduced plantings will be balanced against falling demand and relaxed specifications at several retailers, says data analyst
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ArticleShortages could 'wipe out' restaurants’ profits
Large chains could see their net profits slashed amid soaring food prices as shortages bite
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ArticleAlbert Bartlett celebrates 70 years with retro packs
Vintage-look Rooster bags mark company's journey from beetroot boiler to leading potato supplier
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ArticleIn defence of potatoes
Hazel Flight, programme lead for nutrition and health at Edge Hill University, says consumer perceptions about potatoes are misguided
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ArticleMcCain ‘set for 20 per cent price hike’
Frozen supplier reported to be increasing the wholesale price of all its potato products following nightmare growing conditions
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ArticleProtecting high prices in Pukekohe
Horticulture New Zealand is urging the government to protect growing land in Pukekohe from redevelopment
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ArticleDrones to help with potato vine kill
Images taken from flying drones of crops can help targeted applications of herbicides
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ArticleAlbert Bartlett saves 41 tonnes of waste
The potato grower and prepared meal producer continues to redistribute food that might otherwise be discarded
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ArticlePotato area third-lowest on record
The number of plantings has dropped three per cent as a result of extreme weather in 2018
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ArticleFPJ Big 50 Products 2018: 11-15
New potatoes, raspberries, baking potatoes, pears and cucumber analysed and ranked for retail sales in 2018
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ArticleLeave room for marketing, says packaging provider
Italian company Sorma Group is poised to return to Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong as demand in Asia grows
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ArticleAlbert Heijn: wild about potato sustainability
The Dutch retail chain is working with suppliers and environmental groups to boost biodiversity in the Netherlands
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ArticleUK set for major review of weed management
£36,000 cross-sector project follows loss of important herbicide linuron which has now been phased out
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ArticleSouth Korea shifts toward imported potato
The US is expected to supply even more product after resolving a phytosanitary issue in the Pacific Northwest
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ArticleUK seed potato varieties approved for Kenya
Three British varieties have been accredited for export to East African country, creating promising export opportunities
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ArticleKoper making a bigger splash
Growth appears strong for fresh produce volumes shipped via the Slovenian port, according to operator Luka Koper