Potato news archive – Page 72
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ArticleHollywood glamour returns for Rooster
Albert Bartlett’s rooster potato brand is to take to the small screen for the second period of its campaign with Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross.
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ArticleInnovation key to new season optimism
British potato growers are moving through a “relatively painless” switch into the main part of the new season, but it is still early days for the home-grown offer. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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IMA lands youth training gong
IMA Cooling Systems has been awarded a major national prize for excellence in the training of its young engineers.
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ArticleFeeding the Royal Navy
Royal Navy kitchens are the “morale centre” for sailors, but the food budget is run like a tight ship. In a rare interview, FPJ was given exclusive access to the workings of Royal Navy chefs on board the HMS Dauntless. Chloe Ryan reports
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ArticleYouth in focus as sector takes on carb challenge
Home-grown potatoes have long been considered a staple in the kitchen, but the UK industry has had its work cut out to get the younger generation to buy into the category. Anna Sbuttoni reports on one of the sector’s biggest challenges ahead of PotatoEurope 2010
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ArticleSouth Korea lifts Idaho potato ban
South Korea has granted access to Idaho potatoes, fuelling hopes the market could be worth US$60m for the state
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Supermarkets get inventive for late summer boost
A year ago, I came across a story in FPJ about trials of a speciality mini pear grown uniquely in Malta, called Bambinella,
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NFU gives Assured Produce support
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is to launch a new initiative to help grower members through their Assured Produce (AP) scheme audit following months of pressure over the scheme.
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ArticleTask force report pushes labour reform
The government could move to push the employment of British workers in UK horticultural jobs if the proposals of the Fruit and Vegetable Task Force are adopted.
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ArticleDawn draw creates potato push
Celebrity TV presenter and journalist Dawn Porter has taken up a month-long challenge by following a time-saving, healthy eating plan from the Potato Council that includes eating potatoes every day.
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ArticleUS potatoes chip away at Asian market
The US Potato Board (USPB) is working with chefs from major Southeast Asian restaurant chains to boost fresh exports throughout Eastern and South East Asia
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ArticleKent-branded potatoes hit Tesco
Thanet-based potato specialist The Kent Potato Company will launch the first in a series of own label branded potato varieties this month.
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ArticleNFU elects potato chief
Tim Papworth has been elected as chairman of the National Farmer’s Union Potato Forum.
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ArticleGlobal wheat price opportunity for growers
The market for UK grown vegetables such as brassicas and potatoes could tighten as spiralling global wheat prices threaten to push land rents up.
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ArticleHaldanes ramps up local fresh offer
Fresh produce will be at the heart of a revolutionary new local sourcing policy across supermarket group Haldanes’ 23 stores.
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ArticlePressure piled on for potatoes in 5 A DAY
Pressure is building for government to include fresh potatoes as a portion of vegetables in its recommended 5 A DAY message.
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ArticleHungry for fame: Does celebrity endorsement work?
A little bit of glamour and a whole lot of investment spells celebrity endorsement, but are famous faces really working for the fresh produce industry? Anna Sbuttoni examines what high-profile backing has meant for fruit and vegetables and how the sector could do better
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ArticleElizabeth potatoes hit Asda shelves
Extra Special Elizabeth potatoes hit shelves for the fifth consecutives year when they reached Asda on Wednesday.
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ArticlePotatoes hit the classroom
Potatoes have been the centre of classroom activity as thousands of Earlies, grown as part of the Potato Council Grow Your Own Potatoes (GYOP) project, have been unearthed.
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ArticlePreva Produce acquires Blanchard Agriculture
Norfolk-based potato business Preva Produce Ltd has acquired Blanchard Agriculture Ltd as it looks to further grow its business