Potato news archive – Page 3
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NewsBranston launches “nostalgic” all-rounder potato brand
Nanna Tate range includes varieties selected for suitability to various cooking methods and dishes
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NewsAusveg to ramp up advocacy efforts after leaving NFF
Industry body won’t renew its membership of the National Farmers Federation Horticulture Council but lays out advocacy plans ahead of 2025 federal election
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NewsGB Potatoes highlights challenges and chances in New Year’s message
CEO Scott Walker says there is urgent need to strengthen seed availability but stresses significance of grant agreement between AHDB and GB Potatoes
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NewsBranston donates two million meals to FareShare
The potato supplier regularly supplies the charity with surplus spuds to create nutritious meals
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NewsGB Potatoes announces new chair
Alex Godfrey takes over from Mark Taylor as chairman of the potato organisation
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NewsUK supermarkets announce 15p Christmas veg deals
Five of UK’s top grocers announce deep promotions on festive veg lines in week before Christmas Day
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NewsNew project to peel away the secrets of potato blight
Initiative will study Phytophthora, a group of fungus-like microbes that cause many devastating plant diseases
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NewsNC sweet potato industry looks ahead despite challenging season
North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission maintains commitment to consumer marketing programmes
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NewsBella Fruitiva sees breadfruit potential in Europe
European demand for breadfruit has been so strong that Mauritian exporter Bella Fruitiva has decided to start its own production, according to managing director Vickram Meghu
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NewsBranston reveals its SBTI net-zero targets
Potato supplier plans to be net zero across its value chain by 2050, with milestones along the way
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NewsNorth Carolina eyes sweet potato export growth in Europe
The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission is ramping up production for the UK and other European markets for 2025
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NewsNew Fera project tackles spraing in potatoes
Enigma IV is the latest collaborative project launched by Fera Science
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NewsEuropean exports to the US fall
The value of fresh fruit and vegetable exports from the EU to the US dropped 9 per cent year-on-year in 2023
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NewsBranston boosts Nemo potato production
Finding Nemo just got easier as potato producer Branston ups production of this hybrid variety
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NewsPotatoes top the table as Spain’s imports grow
Value of both fruit and vegetable imports climbed through January-August when compared with the same period of 2023
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NewsJanine Luten to step down as head of GroentenFruit Huis
Dutch trade association reveals director of public affairs Richard Schouten will take over as its new general manager
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NewsRussia turning to Egypt for citrus and potatoes
Demand for Egyptian citrus is on the rise in many markets around the world, and that includes Russia, with Egyptian potatoes also helping to complement domestic production
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NewsBiofresh Safestore adds new features to potato sprout suppressant system
CO2 monitor and the Pulsed Start functionality take Biofresh Safestore system to the next level, tech provider says
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NewsNew report encourages North African exporters to look east
Fresh produce suppliers in Morocco and Egypt may find more opportunity to grow sales in eastern Europe, says report
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NewsPotatoes at a crossroads
With the UK potato sector facing a multitude of issues, major producers Greenvale and Branston explain how they are navigating the choppy seas and continuing to innovate