Potato news archive – Page 67
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Backing British need not undermine trade
The news that Waitrose is to commit to 100 per cent English cherries in season is likely to be the first in a series of
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ArticleWinter of two halves perks up vegetable category
UK businesses had to deal with one of the worst run ups to Christmas on record, and concerns are rife that long-term damage may have been caused to finances. But a change in weather fortunes after the festive period may hold solace. Alex Lawson reports
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ArticleRoyal wedding boosts produce sales
The royal wedding is being credited with an upsurge in sales of cucumbers, mint and Jersey Royal potatoes.
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ArticleBelana breaks 100 day record in early harvest
East Anglian vegetable marketer Fenmarc has reported its earliest ever harvest for exclusive potato variety Belana
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ArticleAsda stocks branded Cornish potatoes
Asda is stocking a branded Cornish potato exclusively this year.
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ArticleTotal Produce reports 'good performance'
Total Produce chairman Carl McCann hailed a “good performance” in 2010 with fruit and vegetables leading the way as the firm “continues to actively pursue attractive acquisition opportunities”.
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ArticleFenmarc in school potato project
The Grow Your Own Potatoes scheme run by the Potato Council is bigger than ever with more than 16,000 schools taking part.
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ArticleJersey Royals land on screens with TV advert
The Jersey Royal Company is making a bid to prevent people getting up to put the kettle on with its inaugural national TV ad.
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ArticleRe:fresh finalists unveiled
The finalists for this year's Re:fresh have been announced with some of the industry's biggest players among the nominees.
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ArticleNew appointments to Potato Council board
Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has appointed three new members to join the Potato Council sector board.
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ArticleAndalusian potatoes bounce back
Asociafruit report has suggested that production will return to 2009 levels this season
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ArticleAndalusian potatoes recover
Early potato production in Andalusia is forecast to recover to 2009 levels.
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ArticleSeeds of change
The Republic of Ireland is the land of the plenty when it comes to fresh produce, with potatoes, mushrooms, strawberries, carrots and leafy salads being produced in abundance. But as the younger generation of entrepreneurs and long-running traditional firms strive to take the industry forward with innovative marketing and product development, issues such as aggressive tactics, economic unrest and rising costs are proving a challenge. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports from the leading growing area of North County Dublin.
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Special offers on organics to help boost retail sales
Organics sales are still going through a tough time based on the Soil Association report published last week, although Tesco
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ArticleMcCain pulls out of sweet potatoes
Potato giant McCain no longer has a presence in the sweet potato market after the withdrawal of a key product.
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Potato Council in schools initiative
School cooks across the country are being offered new inspiration for using potatoes on healthy menus for children - following an initiative between Potato Council and the School Food Trust.
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ArticleJersey Royal gets a lift
The Jersey Royal brand has steadily risen in prominence in the 15 years since its Protected Designation of Origin status was awarded. Elizabeth O’Keefe travels to the island as the first outdoor new potatoes are lifted to give a seasonal update
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ArticleGood times are here for prepared sector as sales soar
The prepared fresh produce business is on the up, with fruit, vegetables and salads all benefiting from an increase in trip frequency. As penetration and average price both climb, Elizabeth O’Keefe looks at why things are going right for the sector
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ArticleColourful spuds get royal wedding fever
Seed potatoes have joined the cluster of tea towels, mugs, plates and t-shirts that have been released to commemorate the royal wedding.
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Van Rijn-KWS BV restructures business
The two partners in seed potato transnational Van Rijn-KWS BV have agreed that KWS will take over Van Rijn’s 50 per cent stake from 1 April.