Potato news archive – Page 32
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ArticleFirst Jersey Royals arrive at Sainsbury’s
Retailer said it is the first to stock new season Jersey Royals, which will be sold loose in two south coast stores
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ArticlePotato breeding programme favours reds
Fifteen new varieties unveiled in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s annual release open house
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ArticleAlbert Bartlett brings back Purple Majesty
Potato supplier has relaunched purple potato variety with high antioxidant content into Ocado and Wholefoods
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ArticleRewe trials laser labelling system
German retailer follows Swedish group ICA in trialling laser labelling on organic avocados and sweet potatoes
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ArticleGreenvale hits FareShare milestone
Supplier has sent food waste charity enough potatoes for 200,000 meals in the past 12 months
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ArticleImmigration from Romania and Bulgaria hits record high
Number of EU2 migrants in UK reaches record level but exchange rates and strong domestic economy hamper fresh produce recruitment from Poland
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ArticleInterview: Fresh off the grill
As the British burger boom rolls on, Five Guys is taking full advantage, but food fads don’t interest its UK team. Fred Searle speaks to UK MD John Eckbert and supply chain director Andrew Rose
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ArticlePotato grower enters pre pack market
Chipping supplier Isle of Ely Produce has launched a new salad and baking potato brand to mark its entrance into pre pack
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VideoWatch: High spirits at Scott Farms
The Sweet Potato Company's Garry Smith gives FPJ a tour of the Scott Farms stand at Fruit Logistica last week
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ArticleGrower unveils ‘Spud Love’ giveaway
Mash Direct are offering the chance to send a Valentine’s message written on a potato and a champagne gift box
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ArticleSweet potatoes 'in short supply'
The effect of storms in the US before Christmas are now hitting the European sweet potato market
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ArticlePotato growers speak out against payment deductions
Some growers are experiencing penalties of up to 30 per cent without proper explanation, according to the NFU
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ArticlePotato producers ‘missing out on £37,000 a year’
Improvements in seed rates, energy efficiency and store performance could be worth £37,000 to average grower, says AHDB
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ArticleJRC boosts yields with fertiliser switch
The Jersey Royal Company has boosted yields by eight per cent by switching to controlled release fertiliser
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ArticleStorage issues hamper potato supply
A poor quality season last year and strong Christmas sales has meant there are fewer crops on the market
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ArticleMorrisons buys Farmcare potato operations
Retailer has acquired Farmcare’s Carnoustie potato packhouse and signed wider supply contract
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ArticleBranston raises £16k for medical charity
Potato supplier donates large sum to its 2016 charity of the year whose volunteers respond to 999 emergencies
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ArticleTesco rolls out wonky veg to Europe
Retailer’s Perfectly Imperfect range will be trialled in 50 central European stores using out of spec apples, potatoes and carrots
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ArticleQuality potato strategy for Gulf
The French potato sector sees significant potential in the Middle East market for its reliable high quality and ability to meet the needs of a wide range of consumers
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ArticleNext gen potato growers visit Westminster
The AHDB Potatoes Next Generation group met MPs and discussed key challenges facing the industry