Potato news archive – Page 56

  • Potato Council: want to revamp the packaging of supermarket spuds
    Article

    Potato Council unveils plans to revamp the aisle

    2012-07-22T08:01:02Z

    The Potato Council believes its new strategy for the fresh retail sector could be worth an additional £8.7 million a year for the potato industry.

  • Stein: delighted to join Branston
    Article

    Branston appoints new director

    2012-07-10T11:01:03Z

    Potato supplier Branston Ltd has announced a new non-executive appointment.

  • Jesse Metcalfe
    Article

    Dallas star to promote Roosters

    2012-07-10T08:01:02Z

    Hollywood heart throb Jesse Metcalfe has been unveiled as the latest big name to promote Rooster potatoes.

  • Staff at Tesco's Broadstairs store back the promotion
    Article

    Tesco launches Kent promotion

    2012-07-05T11:01:01Z

    New season Kentish potatoes hit Tesco shelves this week in specially branded Kent display units featuring images of the county.

  • Making fresh produce count
    Article

    Making fresh produce count

    2012-06-29T09:26:10Z

    Best known as the brainy former Countdown co-host, Carol Vorderman tells Lisa Kjellsson how she maintains her intellect and enviable figure

  • World Potato Congress 2012
    Article

    Potato congress focuses on climate change

    2012-06-26T13:50:00Z

    Adaptation to the effects of climate change was at the centre of discussions at the latest World Potato Congress

  • Sweet potato fries: coming to a fast food outlet near you?
    Article

    Aviko to launch sweet potato fries

    2012-06-26T09:01:02Z

    Potato producer Aviko is launching a new range of premium sweet potato fries, with hopes it can have a big impact on the foodservice industry.

  • Andrew Behagg
    Article

    Three jailed in potato corruption case

    2012-06-22T13:28:57Z

    Andy Behagg, John Maylam and David Baxter have been handed jail terms for their part in the multi-million pound potato corruption case.

  • Putting potatoes first
    Article

    Putting potatoes first

    2012-06-22T09:22:42Z

    At the recent World Potato Congress in Edinburgh, everything from GM and branding to health and exports was discussed. David Burrows rounds up the key topics of conversation

  • Article

    Tomato breakthrough shows research value

    2012-06-22T09:07:02Z

    You don’t have to be a New Scientist subscriber to get excited about the possibilities that sequencing the genomes of

  • WRAP believes the industry needs to improve waste reduction
    Article

    WRAP hails waste reduction progress

    2012-06-21T10:01:02Z

    The industry has been lauded by the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) for its progress in helping consumers reduce food waste.

  • AH Worth to build new plant
    Article

    AH worth makes AD investment

    2012-06-20T08:01:02Z

    AH Worth, parent company of QV Foods, has teamed up with Tamar Energy to build an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant at Holbeach Hurn in Lincolnshire.

  • Newling: New ways to cook potatoes
    Article

    Fresh faces for the Potato Council

    2012-06-19T08:01:01Z

    The Potato Council has recruited a new team of growers to represent its ‘Potato Ambassadors’ initiative.

  • The only way is Jersey
    Article

    The only way is Jersey

    2012-06-15T09:15:08Z

    Tesco has been at the forefront of ensuring its customers have access to the freshest supply of Jersey Royal potatoes. Eurofruit’s Mike Knowles accompanied two of the supermarket’s buyers to the island to find out more

  • Scott Farms gets EBA nomination
    Article

    Scott Farms gets EBA nomination

    2012-06-05T13:01:02Z

    Sweet potato importer Scott Farms has been named as a finalist for the 2012 European Business Awards in the 'Import/Export' category.

  • Cygnet's bonnie potato range
    Article

    New potato company Cygnet PEP launches

    2012-06-02T14:01:02Z

    Two of Britain’s biggest potato companies, potato breeder Cygnet PB and seed potato exporter Pan European Potatoes, have merged to form a new business.

  • Canary Islands: Canaries’ sunny outlook
    Article

    Canary Islands: Canaries’ sunny outlook

    2012-06-01T11:09:27Z

    The Canary Islands have a longstanding trading partnership with the UK, with strong supply of salads in particular. Kathy Hammond looks at the development of the relationship

  • Albert Bartlett: From an old tin bath to Hollywood
    Article

    Albert Bartlett: From an old tin bath to Hollywood

    2012-06-01T09:23:14Z

    Albert Bartlett has come a long way since it started out64 years ago. Chloe Ryan takes a closer look at its journey

  • Produce fit for a Queen
    Article

    Produce fit for a Queen

    2012-06-01T09:19:36Z

    To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, FPJ shines a spotlight on some of the businesses that have helped make the trade what it is today. By way of introduction, David Shapley looks back at how the industry has changed since Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne

  • Return of the sun boosts prepared
    Article

    Return of the sun boosts prepared

    2012-06-01T09:16:44Z

    Changing tastes and a desire for convenience are continuing to drive the prepared category, but suppliers still need the sun to keep on shining