Potato news archive – Page 27
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ArticleExports and NPD drive growth at Mash Direct
Northern Irish convenience manufacturer enjoys buoyant sales thanks to product launches and increased focus on exports
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ArticlePaul Shepherd to leave Nene Potatoes
Managing director is stepping down after 15 years to pursue interests outside of potato sector
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ArticleKenyan farmers embrace contracts
Through the East African Potato Consortium, Kenyan potato producers are turning to contract farming in response to tough growing conditions
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ArticleSouth Korea reopens to Pacific Northwest potatoes
Deal secures access for table-stock potatoes from three US states, with industry hopeful more growing regions will be added to the list
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ArticleNFU calls for better communication in potato sector
Producers want greater clarity from packers and processors on crop quality, report shows
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ArticlePrice of Christmas dinner rises due to Brexit
Good Housekeeping's annual survey finds the average cost of Christmas dinner is up 16 per cent as prices rise across the plate
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ArticleCypriot new potatoes return to shelves at Tesco
Retailer responds to continued demand for seasonal new potatoes during winter
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ArticleBranston field manager scoops AHDB award
Jim Aitken wins ‘Above and Beyond’ award for contribution at potato supplier's Scottish site
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ArticleNew ventilated potato sack helps stop the rot
Jute bag with ‘ventilated striping’ could help Scottish seed potato exporters minimise bacterial growth during export
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ArticleAldi’s potato sales rocket in Wales
Sales up 33 per cent after retailer introduces homegrown offer, proving importance of provenance to Welsh consumers
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Article'All I want for Christmas is glyphosate'
The recent vote to relicense glyphosate has been welcomed by the farming community
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ArticleAHDB seeks next-gen potato pros
Industry levy body on the lookout for 15 professionals to join its Next Generation programme
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ArticleBranston appoints new head of category
Penny Francis joins potato supplier from Birmingham-based food manufacturer 2 Sisters
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ArticleGlyphosate renewal ‘a relief’ for growers
Growers welcome reauthorisation but long-term science-based approach to regulation is needed to allow growers to plan with certainty
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ArticleSainsbury's 'aiming for fewer suppliers'
Ongoing supplier review by Sainsbury's has moved from fruit to potatoes as retailer seeks to build direct to grower model
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ArticleEU reaches decision on glyphosate renewal
European Commission Appeal Committee ends impasse, approving a five-year renewal by 18 votes to nine
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ArticlePotato Lono promises major yield uplift
Levity CropScience unveils research indicating series of crop improvements in potatoes
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ArticleGreenvale scoops green award in Scotland
Potato supplier rewarded for boosting sustainability in the Scottish borders at the Vibes Scottish Business Awards
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ArticlePotato firm calls for grading innovation as wages rise
Caithness Potatoes wants to see harvesters with built-in graders to reduce seed potato sector’s reliance on manual labour
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ArticleOverproduction drives down potato prices
Increases in planted area hit potato sector as average prices fall 27 per cent and some growers drop below cost of production