Potato news archive – Page 53
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Isle of Ely backs a winner
A fish and chip shop in Brae, Shetland is celebrating after winning a national award sponsored by Isle of Ely Produce at the 2013 National Fish & Chip Awards organised by Seafish.
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Russia bans EU seed-potato imports
Russian plant-health body Rosselkhoznadzor has announced that it is imposing a temporary ban on seed-potato imports from the EU.
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Potato Council's new competition for students
The Potato Council is giving secondary school students the chance to name a brand new potato variety.
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Potato giant reports fall in sales
Dutch potato giant Agrico has reported consolidated turnover of €208.8m for the 2011-12 financial year, a substantial decrease compared with the €304.7m it generated in the previous 12-month period.
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Greenvale has a Flair for mashers
A new British-grown variety is being touted as the 'best mashing potato' available.
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Potato Council's R&D man wins award
Dr Mike Storey, head of research and development at the Potato Council, took home the coveted British Potato Industry Award at the Seed Industry Event dinner held last week (20 November) in Perth, Scotland.
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Sprout-control product gets potato approval
The Chemicals Regulation Directorate has granted approval for a new treatment for sprout control in potatoes.
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Branston doubles up on VIBES shortlist
The Scottish base of potato supplier Branston has been shortlisted for two environmental awards.
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Greenvale brings a smile back to potatoes
Greenvale has placed a series of light-hearted consumer magazine ads as part of its million-pound spend to promote its GreenVale Farm Fresh brand.
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Branston unveils Tesco's Italian new potato packs
Branston is launching a range of Italian new potatoes in Tesco next week that will have nationwide listing for five weeks.
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Are women put off potatoes?
Young women are less likely to be popping potatoes on their plates, according to the latest sales data. With predicted price rises, what does that mean for the future?
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ArticleMetcalfe's racy new role
Dallas star Jesse Metcalfe is once again setting the pulses racing with a new ad for Rooster potatoes.
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ArticlePioneer makes new tracks at The Co-op
Retailer The Co-operative Food is re-packaging and re-launching its Pioneer potatoes on 17 October, to celebrate the International Year of Co-operatives.
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ArticleGreenvale profits rise but rain is set to bite
Greenvale owner Produce Investments Plc has reported an increase in operating margins for 2012 – but warned that the heavy rainfall is set to take a toll on its next set of accounts.
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ArticleJRC makes three new appointments
The Jersey Royal Company has announced three senior management appointments to support both its on-island and UK potato operations as it looks to bounce back after last year's bad weather conditions.
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ArticleThe other Bartletts
Although Alan Bartlett has been producing quality veg for many years, his company has lived in the shadow of Albert Bartlett from a publicity point of view. But that could all be about to change.
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ArticlePoor weather delays Jersey Royals
Rain and freezing conditions have brought delays to the iconic Jersey Royal crop.
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ArticleM&S takes "earliest ever" Jersey Royals
Iconic British potatoes arrive over three weeks earlier than predicted from open-field production thanks to new techniques
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ArticleGreenVale celebrates brand anniversary
Group celebrates landmark for its first branded potato product
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ArticlePakistan's potato exporters call for subsidy
Pakistan’s potato exporters are asking for a freight subsidy to stay competitive in the global market