Potato news archive – Page 36
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ArticleRegional report: South west powerhouse
Growers and suppliers in south west England are investing in automation, added-value and marketing campaigns. Nina Pullman went to visit
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ArticleEating potatoes four times a week 'could give you a stroke'
Study found that women are particularly at risk, as potatoes were found to be a key source of hypertension
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ArticleCyprus' biggest fresh produce co-op 'under investigation'
Sedigep, which is known for its citrus and potato exports, is reported to have sustained millions of euros in damage
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ArticleSweet potatoes set for record year
North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission says shipment value is tracking 30 per cent higher than in 2015
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ArticleFarm Frites adds three new products
Dutch prepared potato firm has NPD in new chip formats and flavours designed for the foodservice market
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ArticlePotato firm feels the heat
Wilson's Country saw turnover fall from £14 million to £11.9m in the year to 25 July 2015
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ArticleAHDB Potatoes aims to educate young chefs
Trade body’s third education initiative – Prep, Cook, Serve Potatoes – targets young caterers and chefs studying at college level
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ArticleAustrians first to match new GlobalGAP standard
Country's AmaGAP-certified fruit and vegetable producers become first to benchmark against scheme's fifth version
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ArticleLucy Mecklenburgh stars in new Jersey Royal campaign
TOWIE star replicates Marilyn Monroe’s potato sack shoot in new campaign to promote Jersey Royals as a healthy carb
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ArticleMorrisons lists ‘ketchup and chips’ hybrid plant
Retailer will also stock the Thompson & Morgan-owned ‘Egg and Chips’ plant to cater to increased demand for grow-your-own
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ArticleJerseys, asparagus and strawberries sell well at Waitrose
Positive sales growth in same week as launch of cutting-edge new ad campaign
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ArticleGreenvale wins award for local support
Potato supplier has won the Eastern Borders Development Award for commitment to regional economy and environment
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ArticleTesco extends 'wonky' range to include fruit
Working with its partner suppliers, Tesco has extended its retail specifications of strawberries and apples
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ArticleBartletts wins Asda listing for new product
Rooster Chunky Chips will be listed in Asda for the first time as potato giant continues its march into the frozen sector
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ArticleElveden Farms to become research hub
Potato grower to become Strategic Potato (SPot) farm with £100,000 in funding from the Eastern Agri-Tech Growth Initiative
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ArticlePotatoes NZ withdraws request for AU access
Australian growers have welcomed the decision by Potatoes New Zealand to withdraw its application for access to Australia
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ArticleAustrians spend more on produce
Analysis of last year's grocery spending shows the value of Austria's fruit and vegetable market rose sharply in 2015
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ArticlePesticide 'not seen in 13 years' found in Jersey water
Oxadixyl, which was used to control potato blight between 1991 and 2003, was found in a stream that feeds drinking water reservoirs
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ArticleFarmcare set to consolidate potato packhouses
Supplier has opened consultation period for staff at Langley Brook and Carnoustie packing sites to respond to 'fierce' retail market
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ArticleGrow Your Own event welcomes local children
Produce World and the East of England Agricultural Society hosted around 400 schoolchildren for potato planting event