Potato news archive – Page 73
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ArticleHas the crisis been averted?
As EU regulations banning key pesticides move from proposals to reality, Michael Barker assesses the latest thinking on how much damage it could cause to the industry
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ArticleClearing the production hurdles
UK growers battle a multitude of challenges from day to day, but these can be alleviated by more progressive growing techniques, harvesting equipment, machinery and packaging. Elizabeth O’Keefe looks at the hurdles and how to clear them
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ArticleUK potatoes land EU promotions cash
The promotion of fresh potatoes in the UK is to be boosted by additional funding from the European Union.
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ArticleIrish produce consumption rockets
Recent market research on trends in the consumption of fresh produce revealed that almost half of Irish consumers claim to be eating fresh vegetables and potatoes on a daily basis.
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South African citrus still enjoying World Cup boost
How the mighty fall! With England shoved out of the World Cup last weekend, we can expect that store managers will have
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ArticleDecline of the brassica: will the public learn to love their greens?
Despite boasting one of the most dynamic ranges of all the fresh produce categories, it is no secret that the brassica industry has been struggling both to gain sustainable returns and promote itself effectively. So why is a sector of this size often overlooked and what can be done to rectify this in the future? Elizabeth O’Keefe investigates
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ArticleJersey needs premium to mean just that
They’d do well to search Jersey’s potato fields for shards of broken mirror, because something’s got to
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ArticleJersey blaze destroys valuable crop
A blaze which destroyed almost £1 million of potatoes is the latest development in a catastrophic Jersey Royals season which has tested growers, suppliers and retailers to their limits and brought some businesses to the brink.
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ArticlePotato Council refutes quango claims
Potato Council chairman Allan Stevenson has refuted claims in the national press that the trade body may be shut down as part of the clampdown on quangos.
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Climate change threatens costs
Climate change is already causing shifts in disease patterns in UK crops, a major technical review undertaken by Adas and commissioned by agri-chemical giant BASF has found.
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ArticleNew season strife as battle lines drawn on potatoes
Shoppers have begun moving away from the potato category at a time when production and market conditions have set high hurdles for the supply base. That has made it one of the toughest seasons in recent years, as Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleNorthern Ireland holds its own with story of provenance
Staring into the face of adversity, the fresh produce industry in Northern Ireland has had to diversify by offering added value to survive various issues such as funding cuts, competition from overseas and margin squeezes. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the region for FPJ’s ongoing series of regional reports around the UK
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Wilson's Country in Albert Bartlett deal
Northern Irish potato grower and packer Wilson’s Country has signed a deal with Albert Bartlett to pack the Rooster brand for distribution in Northern Ireland.
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ArticleAmbassadors used to attack potato slump
The Potato Council has unveiled a team of 10 “potato ambassadors” as the latest weapon in its arsenal as it looks to combat falling sales.
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ArticleKent potatoes set for Tesco
Tesco supplier The Kent Potato Company is to begin delivery of its new season new potatoes next week.
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ArticleBranded Cypriot potato hits Waitrose
Solanum, a member of the Produce World Group, has added to the new fresh potato brand Cyprus Gold to its portfolio destined for Waitrose.
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ArticleCornish potatoes boost struggling market
English new potatoes are finally coming on stream to boost availability from Jersey, and are already achieving high prices.
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ArticleBrand Dossier | Rooster
A campaign featuring Desperate Housewives actress Marcia Cross has boosted awareness of Albert Bartlett’s Rooster potato brand in the UK and bagged a major industry award
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ArticleSoil Association criticises GM trial
The UK's Soil Association has questioned the sense in the new GM potato trials being undertaken in Norfolk
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ArticleBritish potato industry overcomes late start
Potato producers throughout the UK are experiencing differing fortunes this season, but most have had a late start following the recent cold weather. As potato activity gears up, Doris Lee Butterworth speaks to leading producers in key areas