Potato news archive – Page 31
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ArticleAsda loose produce removal sparks anger
A trial by Asda to remove some loose produce lines from all stores has prompted outrage on social media
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ArticlePotato stocks keep pace with 2015-16 season
Grower-held stock levels now tracking last year’s after December to January’s decrease in drawdown rate
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ArticleEnd of the road for Branston tour bus
Amazing Potato Factory to be replaced with online educational resources after milestone of 25,000 children welcomed on board
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ArticleEustice approves GM potato trial
Farming minister George Eustice has approved a four-year trial on GM potatoes at The Sainsbury Laboratory in Norwich
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ArticleBrassicas struggle under Lincolnshire drought
Growers are ‘not at panic stage yet’ but say crops will struggle without forecasted showers at the end of this week
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ArticleMelvyn Wyer celebrates 50 years in potatoes
Rowe Farming sales manager, instrumental in Duchy Potato Group’s formation, receives recognition for services to potato sector
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ArticleICA expands laser branding into melon and squash
Positive consumer reaction has prompted ICA to make laser branding permanent practice on some organic products
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ArticleRonnie Bartlett launches children’s book series
‘Sammy and Sally Have a Picnic’ is the third in a series aimed at encouraging children to recycle and eat healthily
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ArticleMash Direct wins five new Asda listings
New prepared veg dishes including sweet potato mash ‘Caribbean-style’ have launched in Asda stores across Northern Ireland
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ArticleJersey Royals pop up in central London
A two-day pop up bistro dedicated to Jersey Royals sold cones of potatoes smothered in butter to shoppers in Covent Garden
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ArticlePotato area to grow in Europe's main producing nations
Growing area expected to expand in all of Europe’s five main potato-producing countries, with Belgium’s increasing the most
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ArticleSouthern Produce Distributors mourns loss of CEO
Sweet potato specialist's president and chief executive Stewart Precythe died last week aged 68
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ArticleProduction soars in parts of Africa
The last decade or so has seen an explosion in production of fruit and vegetables from French-speaking African countries including Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire
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ArticleNew owner for Kent Crisps
Laura Bounds, who has spent most of her career in fresh produce, becomes one of the youngest female snack owners in the UK
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ArticleNew pack for new potatoes
French marketer Prince de Bretagne is launching a new freshness bag for its new potatoes, set to hit shelves in May
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ArticleWelsh producers to get £21m research boost
New government programme will drive innovation and efficiency in Welsh food production, with aim of growing industry by 30 per cent by 2020
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ArticleFraud discovery made in Preva Produce case
A fraud worth £1 million contributed to Preva Produce going into administration, leaving 200 creditors and 28 job losses
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ArticleSpecial report: The champagne of potatoes
Jersey Royal growers recognise the importance of holding onto their protected food name, but as the competition mounts they know the brand alone won’t carry them
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ArticleEssex potato grower wins China retail listings
Fairfields Farm has signed two retail contracts in China and Hong Kong to supply its branded crisps
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ArticleMajorcan new potatoes make way to UK as sales soar
Branston responds to rocketing demand for early new potatoes, supplying Tesco with Majorcan crop from end of March