Potato news archive – Page 63
-
ArticleChefs meet for Rudolph event
As new season Rudolph potatoes were being harvested, restaurateurs, chefs, retailers and media met for a celebration of the potato.
-
Article
Retailers focus on size and colour to boost offer
Fruit size is commonly used as a promotional tool, but it doesn’t work for all categories.It seldom appears to enhance
-
Article
HPA has a lot of tough questions to answer
There was an argument in some circles that British growers could actually be the beneficiaries of the devastating E. coli
-
ArticleUK industry rocked by fresh E. coli revelations
A deadly E. coli outbreak in the UK earlier this year was kept secret by authorities, with the trade now braced for a PR catastrophe as the government prepares to pinpoint potatoes and leeks as the cause.
-
ArticleBartlett renews vows with Desperate’s Marcia
Albert Bartlett is to launch the third round of its TV campaign for Rooster potatoes featuring Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross next month.
-
ArticleSchoolkids told to Cook their Own
Potato Council is introducing a wide range of potato related resources into secondary schools as part of the national curriculum after a successful pilot project.
-
Article
New £120,000 sweet potato campaign launched
Scott Farms International has launched consumer-facing promotional campaign for sweet potatoes.
-
ArticleRudolph Day launches new season and website
New season Rudolph potatoes were promoted this week with a sample drop to retailers, restaurateurs and chefs and the launch of a new website.
-
ArticleFirst ever Potato Week approaches
The UK is bracing itself for its first ever Potato Week. Organised by the Potato Council, the event aims to build on last year’s Potato Day.
-
ArticleA special relationship
The relationship between the US and the UK has always been strong, with a substantial number of US products coming into the country. As the new US seasons prepare for launch, Elizabeth O’Keefe reports on how things are shaping up
-
ArticleGrower-exporters find the ideal route to market in South Africa
Efforts by retailers to increase direct sourcing from their suppliers in South Africa are being challenged by increased efforts by grower-exporters and exporters to set up their own direct supply lines. Fred Meintjes reports
-
Article
Delia's domestic support as British takes centre stage
With my modest vegetable patch awash with runner beans, I have been paying more than a passing interest in what the multiples
-
Article
Potato Day gets seven times bigger
The UK is bracing itself for its first ever Potato Week in October.
-
ArticleEuropean event a hit for potato senders
Potato Europe in Belgium proved a success for UK exporters, with the Potato Council's stand attracting 'serious potential customers'
-
Article
European event a hit for potato senders
UK exporters sharing Potato Council’s stand at Potato Europe enjoyed a successful event, the council reports.
-
ArticleWarwick researchers to focus on new strategy
Researchers at the University of Warwick are implementing a new strategy in the coming year to increase dissemination of results and promote training.
-
ArticleFlying the flag for Britain
Much has been made of the government’s ambitious plans to ramp up British production and supermarkets increasing local sourcing. But is it really happening? Chloe Ryan examines the latest official statistics to find out
-
Article
Growers receive blackleg warning
Potato disease blackleg has increased in prevalence on potatoes this year.
-
ArticleAlbert Bartlett set to launch in the States
Albert Bartlett is to expand into the US next year.
-
ArticleQV and Taypack in five-year breeding deal
Two potato companies have signed a five-year deal with the James Hutton Institute's Mylnefield Research Service (MRS) subsidiary to continue a potato-breeding programme that originally started in 2005.