Potato news archive – Page 80

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    US potatoes cleared for Thailand

    2009-11-09T10:25:44Z

    Thailand has opened its doors to U.S.-grown potatoes, but how big a market it becomes remains to be seen.

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    Innovation aplenty to bridge Halloween-Christmas gap

    2009-11-06T09:31:32Z

    I suppose it all started with sweetcorn cobs, but it seems that twin packs are coming into fashion. Tesco has come up with a

  • Potato
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    US and Canada agree potato deal

    2009-11-02T17:57:36Z

    The USDA has reported that an agreement has been reached

  • Israel’s winter warmers
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    Israel’s winter warmers

    2009-10-30T10:41:43Z

    Many Israeli producers are increasing their export volumes this season and are hoping that the weak sterling will not dampen prospects. Doris Lee Butterworth reports

  • Into the Garden
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    Into the Garden

    2009-10-30T10:41:37Z

    On the eve of a massive regeneration 35 years on from moving to the south London site, New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) is full of both promise and speculation. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes in the atmosphere at one of the UK’s largest fruit and vegetable wholesale markets

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    Packhouse and online developments ramp up

    2009-10-30T10:41:14Z

    Potato supplier Branston Ltd is introducing Anglia Business Solutions’ LINKFresh 2 package at three of its sites in this month’s IT round-up. Meanwhile, The Greenery BV has a new online presence in the UK, Decofrut is launching a new system for its UK clients and packhouse specialist Marco is making new inroads in the US market

  • Gizzi Erskine and Matt Spanton call for potatoes to be reclassified as a 'supercarb'
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    Potatoes declared 'supercarb'

    2009-10-27T08:01:01Z

    The Potato Council is pushing for potatoes to be known as a ‘supercarb’ - a carbohydrate with all the benefits of a vegetable - as part of its Love Potatoes campaign, which aims to regain market share from rival carbohydrates such as rice and pasta.

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    Autumnal feel hits aisles as temperatures take a plunge

    2009-10-23T10:10:46Z

    Fuelled by the arrival of the National Fruit Show this week, it’s a reasonable bet that once again the national media

  • Adrian Hayler will be based at the company's brand new £3.5m site
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    Branston appoints prepared manager

    2009-10-22T17:01:01Z

    Branston Ltd has recruited Adrian Hayler to head up its prepared foods division as it looks to develop its customer base, market share and product range.

  • The new packaging is aimed at reducing complaints over greening
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    Greenvale increases organic shelf life

    2009-10-21T11:01:01Z

    Greenvale's new packaging for its Lady Balfour organic potatoes has increased shelf life, decreased wastage and reduced complaints about greening by over 50 per cent, the company has revealed.

  • Greenvale is hoping the Mayan Gold will get consumers in festive spirits
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    Greenvale goes golden for Christmas

    2009-10-20T14:01:01Z

    Greenvale AP is encouraging caterers to offer “a really special roast potato” with Christmas menus - with a golden product which isn’t even a potato.

  • Potato chefs cop London eyeful
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    Potato chefs cop London eyeful

    2009-10-19T17:01:01Z

    The Potato Council turned consumer perception on its head in the capital this month by showing how easy it is to cook up spuds.

  • Claire Dixon, marketing assistant for Fenmarc
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    Fenmarc launches new brand

    2009-10-18T16:01:01Z

    Fenmarc has launched a new consumer-facing brand for its fresh potatoes and vegetables.

  • Gregg Wallace has supported the Inspire range since its inception in 2007
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    QV Foods adds to Inspire range

    2009-10-17T14:01:01Z

    QV Foods aims to bring the potato offer back to basics with its new Inspire fit-for-purpose range, which informs the consumer how the particular potato in the pack should be cooked.

  • Getting the potato harvest in: this year irrigation has been required
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    Dry spell sends costs skyward

    2009-10-16T10:01:01Z

    Unseasonably dry conditions so far this autumn are leading to increased irrigation costs for potato and vegetable growers on a scale not seen in more than a decade.

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    Branston installs new £600,000 system

    2009-10-14T13:01:02Z

    Branston Ltd has announced a £600,000 investment in new software across its three UK sites, which will provide even greater working efficiencies.

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    Retailers introduce a rainbow of produce lines

    2009-10-09T09:00:45Z

    Netting in various colours has been the traditional way to present citrus for more years than I care to remember, but there

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    Industry must push health

    2009-10-09T09:00:41Z

    We are working with the government and other agencies to ensure that fresh produce is recognised for its significant

  • Darren Huxtable
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    Greenvale strengthens Tesco ties

    2009-10-05T09:01:01Z

    One of the UK’s largest suppliers of fresh potatoes, Greenvale AP, has taken on Tesco’s challenge as the retail giant looks to grow its potato market share.

  • Wight cast adrift
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    Wight cast adrift

    2009-10-02T09:35:04Z

    Producing a vast array of vegetables and salads, from sweetcorn and courgettes to tomatoes and garlic, the Isle of Wight has a lot to offer. But since the demise of food group Tastes of Wight, producers, caterers and fresh produce companies have been somewhat cut adrift. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the island and finds that fresh produce players are resilient