Potato news archive – Page 35
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ArticleAlbert Bartlett creates ‘Spudsey’ potato mosaic
The potato producer has commissioned a spud collage of Pudsey Bear for a car festival raising money for Children in Need
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ArticleAustralian potato imports rise
Industry body flags concerns, as export volumes decline over first quarter of 2016
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ArticleRussian consumers favour markets
Over half of Russians have more faith in the quality of fresh produce sold in markets, as trust in large supermarket chains falls, says Nielsen
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ArticleBelgian potato prices rise
Prices are up as much as 25 per cent since April as the season comes to a close and concerns grow over next season's crop
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ArticleDutoit's first blueberry crop on the way
Company's expansion into berry production accompanied by new investments in cherries and sweet potatoes
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ArticleThe Greenery sells off Mulder Onions
Buyout led by current MD Gerard Hoekman will see company leave The Greenery after almost 20 years
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ArticleFresh produce projects receive agri-tech funding
Twenty-four innovative agri-tech initiatives have been awarded a share of £16 million in government backing
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ArticleTesco potato group secures new long-term contracts
New three-year contracts that offer prices based on production and input costs have been hailed as a ‘retail first’ for potatoes
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ArticleBranston unveils £1.7m packing line
The investment at the company’s Perthshire site is in response to gearing up production for new long-term supply contract
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ArticleBrands pay to label emojis their own
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri and trade promoter Avocados from Mexico have already sponsored a character
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ArticleMarkets diversify for Moroccan veg
Moroccan vegetables are increasingly being sent to markets in Russia and the Middle East, as volumes to main market Europe continue to fall
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ArticleLondon has chips with cheese, but the Midlands has gravy
Research from online food ordering platform Hungry House claims to reveal the chip condiment of choice for regions of the UK
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ArticleBranston hires Jack Stein for Cornish potato campaign
Cornish chef will help promote start of Cornish new potato season and inspire consumers through six new recipes
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ArticleProduce packaging fails: a brief history
Following the discovery of individually shrink-wrapped potatoes, Fruitnet compiles its own collection of extreme packaging
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ArticleBranston begins work on £5m factory expansion
New facility will process non-class one potatoes destined for convenience sector, and create more than 20 jobs
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ArticleWilson's Country targets time-starved consumers
The range, launched under the Northern Ireland firm’s ‘You Say Potato’ brand, represents a diversification into the convenience category
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ArticleAyrshire Earlies edge closer to PGI status
It is hoped such a move will boost the product's presence over the Scottish border
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ArticlePurple Magic potato rubs shoulders with tech projects
The potato is currently available in North American markets, but work is currently underway prior to development of the European market
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ArticleOakville growers go unpaid
Potato growers claim they are owed “hundreds of thousands” of dollars after Australia’s largest supplier goes under
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ArticlePotato marketer launches new processing division
Pride of Anglia Growers is a new division of East Anglia potato grower and marketer AKP Group