Potato news archive – Page 3
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NewsPurple sweet potatoes hit Co‑op shelves for first time
Nutrient density has helped boost popularity of purple-flesh sweet potatoes in UK as Purple Majesty variety lands at convenience chain
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NewsAusveg secures PMTV compensation for affected potato growers
Arrangement represents first time growers have been compensated without a formal national biosecurity Response Plan being initiated
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NewsSpain’s fruit imports surge 5 per cent as bananas lead
Bananas remained the most-imported fruit at 430,560 tonnes, while avocados registered a 17 per cent volume increase
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NewsBranston’s low-carbon potatoes launch in Tesco
Georgina potatoes have been grown using a combination of modern techniques
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NewsDemand for fresh food ‘has never been stronger’
Tesco CEO Ashwin Prasad has asked suppliers to help meet rising demand for fresh, and outlined the retailer’s focus on sustainability at the NFU Conference
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NewsChemical withdrawals cause concern for shrinking potato industry
Varietal development is considered vital to sector security
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NewsAlbert Bartlett expands range with White Roosters
Limited-edition line is going into Sainsbury’s nationwide
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NewsBranston’s South West GM announces retirement
Jonathan Taylor will be replaced by internal promotion Simon Jones
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NewsGB Potatoes names first cohort for new industry development programme
New initiative aims to find future potato industry leaders
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NewsPotato industry abandons pursuit of mancozeb extension
Popular crop protection product has been withdrawn from use in the UK
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NewsMcCain launches UK Farm of the Future in Yorkshire
Initiative builds on similar farms in Canada and South Africa and is said to be most advanced site to date
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NewsMorrisons makes further price cuts to key veg lines
Cabbage, kale and potatoes among veg lines reduced to 37p as retailer cuts prices for second time this month to help shoppers cope with January squeeze
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NewsT&G awards Edward Turner Horticulture Futures Grant to Lincoln University post-graduate
Ellie Brock receives NZ$10,000 for research on integrated pest management approaches to support more resilient potato production
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NewsFruit Logistica 2026: New Product Showcases celebrates its premiere
Fruit Logistica launches new innovation format: Eleven new products from the fresh produce, machinery and technology, and logistics segments
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NewsUS potatoes secure expanded access to Korea
Growers from 11 new states can export to Korea, laying the way for exports to increase by up to 10 per cent
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NewsFuture of Maris Piper potatoes under scrutiny
Industry is divided over the future prospects of the mainstay variety
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NewsSpanish imports grew 7 per cent in January-November 2025
Latest customs statistics reveal Spanish fresh produce imports reached 4.2mn tonnes valued at €4.99bn in the first eleven months of 2025
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NewsWilson’s Country toasts brand success with potatoes in vogue
Northern Irish supplier says budget pressure is pushing more people to eat at home
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AnalysisIsraeli potato exports on the decline
The potato sector in Israel has been hit by the impact of war as well as improvements in post-harvest treatments in Europe, leading to a drop in exports
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NewsMorrisons slashes Christmas veg to 5p
The festive promotion is available to More Card loyalty customers and prompted Aldi to make further reductions to match the price of 5p on core Christmas veg