Potato news archive – Page 4
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NewsFurther growth in Spanish fresh produce imports
New figures for 2024 show year-on-year increase in both volume and value
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NewsDutch retailers see bigger demand for meal kits
Shoppers in the Netherlands have reportedly spent less on pre-cut vegetables in favour of cheaper ingredient-based multipacks
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NewsNeolithics calls for data collaboration to cut waste
A staggering 46 per cent of fruit never reaches the consumer, according to David Kat of Neolithics, who spoke at Fruit Logistica about the importance of data collection and data sharing to reduce waste along the produce supply chain
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NewsBASF launches precision farming tool for fresh produce
The ‘Xarvio Field Manager for Fruits & Veggies’ will first be made available to grape growers in 2025, following BASF’s acquisition of Italian agritech firm Horta in 2022
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NewsMcCain launches £30mn support package for potato suppliers
Move comes as survey shows growers are under increasing financial pressure
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NewsBranston adds prepared options to Nanna Tate potato brand
Additional range includes chips, roast potatoes and mash recipes designed to “add unique twist to classic dishes”
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NewsAlbert Bartlett potatoes benefit from Minecraft movie tie-in
The UK potato supplier hopes its partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery and A Minecraft Movie will attract new customers into the chilled potato category
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NewsBranston sponsors school farm-to-fork initiative
Potato grower urges primary schools to take part in Grow Your Own Potatoes programme
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NewsThe Greenery targets €1.5bn sales through BelOrta partnership
CEO David Markowski tells Eurofruit why strategic alliance with Belgian group is so important in today’s market
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NewsBranston and Tesco to launch low-carbon concept farm
Potato grower announced as one of two suppliers blazing a trail towards net zero
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NewsBranston launches “nostalgic” all-rounder potato brand
Nanna Tate range includes varieties selected for suitability to various cooking methods and dishes
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NewsAusveg to ramp up advocacy efforts after leaving NFF
Industry body won’t renew its membership of the National Farmers Federation Horticulture Council but lays out advocacy plans ahead of 2025 federal election
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NewsGB Potatoes highlights challenges and chances in New Year’s message
CEO Scott Walker says there is urgent need to strengthen seed availability but stresses significance of grant agreement between AHDB and GB Potatoes
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NewsBranston donates two million meals to FareShare
The potato supplier regularly supplies the charity with surplus spuds to create nutritious meals
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NewsGB Potatoes announces new chair
Alex Godfrey takes over from Mark Taylor as chairman of the potato organisation
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NewsUK supermarkets announce 15p Christmas veg deals
Five of UK’s top grocers announce deep promotions on festive veg lines in week before Christmas Day
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NewsNew project to peel away the secrets of potato blight
Initiative will study Phytophthora, a group of fungus-like microbes that cause many devastating plant diseases
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NewsNC sweet potato industry looks ahead despite challenging season
North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission maintains commitment to consumer marketing programmes
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NewsBella Fruitiva sees breadfruit potential in Europe
European demand for breadfruit has been so strong that Mauritian exporter Bella Fruitiva has decided to start its own production, according to managing director Vickram Meghu
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NewsBranston reveals its SBTI net-zero targets
Potato supplier plans to be net zero across its value chain by 2050, with milestones along the way