Potato news archive – Page 60
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AnalysisHas GM hit the buffers?
The debate over genetically modified food had gone quiet until last month’s decision by BASF to move its GM operations out of Europe threw the issue back into the spotlight. David Burrows asks where that leaves the future of biotechnology
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ArticleTesco selling exclusive Greenvale-branded potatoes
Greenvale AP is launching its first branded product, GreenVale Farm Fresh potatoes.
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ArticleNFU makes supply-chain relationships top priority
The National Farmers Union has outlined its top priorities for the fresh produce sector with building stronger supply chain relationships and progressing the establishment of a supply-chain adjudicator at the top of the list.
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ArticlePotash fertiliser hailed as tool to fight drought
With low water availability becoming an increasing threat to farmers around the world, new research has found potash can help produce quality yields in root crops and potatoes because it helps plants to store water.
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ArticleSimple labels to 'revolutionise' potato buying
UK consumers will be able to determine whether their potatoes are firm, fluffy or creamy
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ArticleSimple labels to 'revolutionise' potato buying
Colour-coded packaging similar to the labels on milk cartons has been designed to simply show shoppers whether they are buying firm, fluffy or creamy potatoes.
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ArticleEscaping the commodity trap
There are many products within the fresh produce basket that have fallen or are in danger of falling into the commodity trap, where volumes are high and prices are continually squeezed. Elizabeth O’Keefe tries to find a route out of the maze
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ArticleFresh thinking
Changes are afoot at Produce World, where new ways of thinking and a focus on innovation are driving the business forward. Michael Barker visited the company to meet the senior team and find out more
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ArticleFruit and vegetable purchases nosedive among poorer families
Poorer families in Britain have cut the amount of fruit and vegetables they buy by almost a third to consume little over half the recommended five portions per day.
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ArticlePGI nod for Comber potatoes
New season Comber potatoes from Northern Ireland have been granted European Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status.
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ArticleFootprinting biodiversity
The debate over footprinting has moved on from carbon to water and now biodiversity. But there are many challenges to overcome to create a valid ‘biodiversity score’, as David Burrows reports
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ArticleBlow to GM as BASF pulls research base out of Europe
BASF is moving its Plant Science base out of Germany to the US due to “a lack of acceptance” for GM technology in many parts of Europe.
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ArticleProducer Organisations feeling the pressure
Producer Organisations are growing “increasingly anxious” as they wait to learn whether or not they have been recognised by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) as being eligible for financial support, the National Farmer’s Union (NFU) has said.
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ArticleTough market hits profits at UK potato giants
The battle for share and difficult economy has had a downward impact on profits at Albert Bartlett and Branston.
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ArticleSaudi set to halt veg exports
In a bid to conserve its dwindling water resources, the Kingdom will cease exports of vegetables in September this year
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ArticleTop potato variety offered on open market
Potato supplier Greenvale AP is making a limited volume of seed potato for its Vales Sovereign variety available on the open market for Scottish growers.
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Packaging innovation out in force in January
Presentation still seems to hold sway in an industry where there are occasional flourishes to save packaging. Mixed
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ArticleFarming needs new partnerships to succeed
British Farming needs more public partnerships to work with new economies and increase exports if the UK is to remain a major player in the global food industry, DEFRA's Caroline Spelman has said.
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ArticleMash Direct set to speak at FPJ event
County Down-based Mash Direct’s Tracy Hamilton will share her experiences marketing a brand at the FPJ roadshow’s next conference in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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ArticlePotatoes could reach stores in record time
The UK’s potato crop could be in store in record time next year, farm business consultants Andersons has predicted in its outlook for 2012.