Potato news archive – Page 45
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ArticleNI potato growers stump up in bid to halt sales decline
£120,000 campaign is being driven by the recently established Northern Ireland Potato Promotion Stakeholder Group
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ArticleBelgium bid to UN for 'fries' heritage recognition
Long believed to have been created in France, Belgian officials are seeking for potato fries to be officially endorsed by UNESCO
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ArticlePotato growers face levy hike
Mooted hike to fund Potato Council's plan for the sector would take the levy to £43.46/hectare (£17.59/acre) for growers
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ArticleJersey grower hit by crop damage
Local grower claims eel worms are becoming more prevalent, aided by the lack of availability of chemicals to tackle them
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ArticleIPL lines up Fenmarc and QV potato deals
Asda buying arm enters negotiations to buy up two potato production sites in move to strengthen its direct sourcing
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ArticleUS sweet potato exports surge
Global demand has risen sharply thanks to promotional efforts American Sweet Potato Marketing Institute
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ArticleChristmas sprinkled on Greenvale bags
Distinctive All Rounder paper bags updated with a jolly Christmas Greenvale potato on a snowy winter backdrop
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ArticleTesco welcomes new colourful potato line
Lincolnshire grower Branston's Rainbow potatoes have been launched exclusively in Tesco stores nationwide
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ArticleMcDonald’s USA refuses GM potato
A key supplier to fast-food chain has won approval to grow GM potato, but McDonald’s has stated it ‘will not change sourcing practices’
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ArticleNW potatoes pushing for SE Asia
US Northwest potato industry representatives have returned from South East Asia, optimistic about increasing exports to the region
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ArticleM&S on hand to help Manor Fresh toast new factory
The potato and veg supplier and its key long-term retail customer marked the opening of a facility which has been two years in the making
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ArticleRoux slams BBC over Bartlett's row
Michel Roux Jr has criticised 'hypocritical' BBC after row over endorsement of Bartlett potatoes saw him quit MasterChef
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ArticleNew £2m investment for Puffin Produce
Potato business continues its growth as it adds new cold-store facility to its HQ in Haverfordwest
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ArticleAussie potatoes set sights on SE Asia
The South Australian government has partnered with peak industry body to build its potato presence in Thailand and Malaysia
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ArticlePotato project wins retail exposure
A Grow Your Own potato project for schools will be promoted on Puffin Produce's branded potatoes in retailers for the first time
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ArticleBranston brings Italian new potatoes to market
New season Elvira potatoes will be sold in 750g pre pack format for first time exclusively in Tesco stores
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ArticleUS trade mission promotes spuds in SE Asia
Washington and Oregon departments of agriculture have commenced a trade mission to South East Asia to promote US potatoes
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ArticleQuality veg burger brings cash for Mash
Mash Direct showcased best-seller burgers at Sial and said it is poised for more growth in multiple retailers
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ArticlePotato brand enters convenience sector
French potato supplier Parmentine unveiled its ‘Simplement Pomme de Terre’ microwaveable potato pots at Sial this week
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ArticleSwancote catering potato pack is back
Greenvale-owned business claims increased demand has come about due to new government initiatives and a push to buy British