Potato news archive – Page 34
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ArticleJV MHZPC unveils aeroponics facility
Mahindra Agri Solutions and Netherlands HZPC have joined forces to launch an aeroponics potato facility in India
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ArticleEurofruit Business Forum back in Dubai
The Eurofruit Business Forum kicks off on Sunday at WOP Dubai, offering companies a platform to expand their business and visitors a chance to learn about the market and make new contacts
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ArticleAlbert Bartlett set to launch new varieties at Waitrose
Potato producer will begin sales of Elfe and Apache potatoes at the retailer this week
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ArticleNick Douglas joins Greenvale from G’s
Former G’s MD switches to potato giant Greenvale, taking up new post as head of procurement for fresh potatoes
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ArticleUK grows sweet potato production
Sweet potato production is rising in the UK, with growers reporting ‘phenomenal’ growth in retail and consumer demand
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ArticleBranston appoints new fresh factory general manager
Tesco potato supplier brings in former Produce World and G’s manager to head up fresh factory in Lincolnshire
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ArticlePreparing potatoes for the future
Difficult growing conditions look likely to reduce yields, while the rising demand for convenience presents both barriers and opportunities in sales
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ArticleUK government ‘looking at’ new GM regulations
The UK government is considering future arrangements for GM regulation post-Brexit, minister George Eustice confirms
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ArticleBranston ‘putting potatoes to sleep’ to boost shelf life
Tesco's potato supplier set to roll out storage-boosting packaging to more potato varieties
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ArticleTesco launches Italian potato line
Branston-supplied fresh new season potatoes will be in Tesco stores for six weeks from the end of October
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ArticleBaby spuds auction for A$1.1m per tonne
Marco Mitolo of the Mitolo Group has been crowned King of Potatoes after winning the annual auction of South Australian baby potatoes
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ArticleBranston expands prep factory to fight waste with Tesco
Branston, Tesco and Samworth Brothers develop new three-way partnership to use wonky veg in ready meals
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ArticleNew potato is a Beauty
Plant & Food Research develop new all-round variety that comes with “a lot of promise”
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ArticleNC sweet potato industry ‘assessing’ Matthew impact
Growers in North Carolina remain optimistic about sweet potato crop despite flooding from Hurricane Matthew
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ArticleTesco links Branston and Samworths to use wonky potatoes
Retailer sends wonky potatoes from Branston to Samworths to become mash in ready meals and help reduce waste
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ArticleMitolo Group buys Oakville assets
Deloitte has found buyers for the assets of Australian potato supplier Oakville Produce after going into voluntary administration earlier this year
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ArticleKoper to benefit from state investment
Slovenian government unveils plan for massive transport funding scheme during the next decade and a half
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ArticleClapham and Macdonald quit Produce Investments
Chairman Barrie Clapham and finance director Brian Macdonald announce departures, as company reports reduced profits
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ArticleBranston cycles 100 miles for charity
Potato supplier organises bike ride in aid of organisations including Macmillan Cancer Support and emergency services charity LIVES
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ArticleStopping the rot in seed potatoes
Bacterial diseases have always been a challenge for the British seed potato industry, but now there are concerns they could begin to dent exports