Potato news archive – Page 74
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Scots destroy infected potatoes
In Perthshire whole field of freshly planted potatoes had to be destroyed last week when the seed was found to have been infected with Dickeya solani.
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ArticleQV Foods acquires Scottish business
QV Foods Ltd has acquired potato packing firm Taypack Potatoes Ltd, based at Inchture, Perthshire.
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ArticleGood Natured aubergines launched
The Good Natured range is adding another string to its bow with the introduction of aubergines.
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ArticleQV Foods snaps up Taypack
UK Potato supplier adds to its grower base with the acquisition of the Scotland-based packing business
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ArticleQV Foods backs British new potatoes
QV Foods has launched an Inspire-branded British new potato range.
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ArticleWaitrose sales climb
Waitrose sales figures are climbing on what is being dubbed the Delia-and-Heston effect.
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ArticleDublin wholesalers prove they are fighting fit for business
Draped in a rich and detailed history, Dublin’s Corporation Fruit Market has been supplying both the city and the rest of Ireland with wholesale fruit and vegetables for more than 100 years, but nearly half of that time has been spent searching for change. After years of unfulfilled promises of regeneration, Elizabeth O’Keefe asks how Dublin wholesalers can ensure the market is sustainable for future generations to benefit from and enjoy.
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ArticleMarabel potatoes land award
A poll of shoppers has propelled Marabel potatoes to victory in the Grocer Own Label Food & Drink Awards.
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ArticleQV Foods inspired by potato brand
Group expands Inspire brand variety for prepared vegetables by including British new potato range
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ArticleQV Foods unveils British new potato range
QV Foods has launched an Inspire-branded British new potato range this week.
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GlobalGAP hits 100,000 mark
GlobalGAP has expanded to reach more than 100,000 producers worldwide, the certification body announced this week.
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ArticleWelsh food awards head to Pembrokeshire
It has been announced that the Wales True Taste Food and Drink Awards will be held in Pembrokeshire at the Withybush Showground in Haverfordwest this year.
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ArticleWeather blow unsettles European potato growers
Freak weather conditions in recent months have taken their toll on European potato crops. As producers export their wares to the UK, Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleGamber comes out top in HEFF awards
Gamber Produce Ltd in Herefordshire, championed in the Fresh Produce category at the prestigious Heart of England fine foods (HEFF) Diamond Awards for its Maris Piper Chateau potatoes.
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ArticleQV Foods named first-ever top Re:fresh processor
QV Foods scooped the first-ever MVS Processor of the Year award at this year’s Re:fresh.
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Greenvale lands Re:fresh innovation award
Greenvale AP has triumphed in the innovation category of the 2010 Re:fresh Awards in recognition of its Project Cascade.
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ArticleAlbert Bartlett lands glamorous gong
A touch of Hollywood glamour brought Albert Bartlett the marketing gong in the industry’s Oscars on Thursday.
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ArticleNational Chip Week reveals review
National Chip Week 2010 has been declared a success, after generating national newspaper coverage every day and with slots on primetime as well as daytime TV and radio programmes.
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ArticleRooster campaign bags marketing prize
UK potato supplier Albert Bartlett picks up the Marketing Campaign of the Year award at Re:fresh 2010 in London
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ArticleWealmoor takes Re:fresh top spot
Wealmoor landed the glittering top prize of the Fresh Direct Overall Produce Trader of the Year gong at last night’s Re:fresh awards ceremony.