Potato news archive – Page 83
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ArticlePrepared industry stares change in the face
As demand for most prepared products falters, the industry has embarked on a new era and it looks as if the recession will have changed the face of the sector for some time to come. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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Growfair reaches Wales
Total Produce (Cardiff) has become part of the Growfair brand launched by fellow group company Bristol Fruit Sales last year, to promote the finest locally grown produce.
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ArticleBranston unveils new facility
Potato supplier Branston has opened a new £3.5 million facility for prepared potatoes this week.
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ArticleSpanish “alarm” at potato oversupply
Spanish potato association Asonal has voiced its concern at the poor returns and a Europe-wide oversupply that are facing the sector
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ArticleThe pesticide question: What is the next step for the industry?
Despite persistent lobbying, the EU regulatory system governing the use of all pesticides is undergoing a stringent tightening of its legislation, which could result in the loss of up to 85 per cent of conventional chemical substances. Elizabeth O’Keefe investigates and asks what steps the fresh produce industry should be taking in preparation.
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ArticleGreenvale takes sustainability steps
Potato supplier Greenvale AP has stepped up its efforts in reducing its carbon footprint and increasing its environmental responsibility, citing the “greening” of agriculture as a significant target.
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ArticleBudgens produce sales rocket
Budgens fresh produce sales have rocketed by up to 600 per cent in some cases, as its £1 promotional offers take effect and have caught the eye of fellow retailer Londis.
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ArticleLarge potato pallets launched
Goplasticpallets.com has sparked considerable interest in the UK with the launch of Europe’s largest plastic pallet box.
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ArticleGreenvale lands sweet deal
Greenvale AP is branching out into sweet potatoes after it won the contract to supply Tesco with the spuds, sourced in the US.
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ArticlePurple potato offers cancer cure
A new variety of purple sweet potato, dubbed a ‘superfood’, has been touted as a cure for cancer.
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ArticleSodexo motors on with Red Tractor
Sodexo, a leading food and facilities management services provider, has been awarded Red Tractor certification across multiple sites, demonstrating its widespread commitment to supplying customers with quality produce sourced from British farms.
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Certis in potato turnaround
The range of Certis’ metaldehyde slug pellets, Trigger, Certis Metaldehyde and Certis Red, have had the use on potato crops re-instated allowing a harvest interval of just seven days.
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ArticleExploring Sussex
Sussex has a varied mix of both niche growers producing fresh produce for local markets and independent shops and large-scale businesses serving the national market. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the region to explore how fresh produce businesses are diversifying in a changing marketplace.
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ArticlePlentiful maincrop holds back new potato market
The potato market has remained steady over the last three months, with little change in the offer or prices. However, the plentiful supplies of maincrop have held back demand for new potatoes, in spite of the recent run of warm weather. So how is the market for the new crop expected to shape up? Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Potato Council offers promotional material
The Potato Council is set to help farmers’ markets boost potato sales with its high impact promotional material.
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ArticlePotato Council appoints new director
The Potato Council is to get a new director following the appointment of Sandra Ziles this week.
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ArticleGrowfair extends into Devon and Wales
Bristol Fruit Sales has extended its Growfair brand from Cornwall into Devon as part of its long-term strategic plan to create premium regional offers.
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SOLAs altered for multiple use
The new specific off-label approvals (SOLAs) for the residual and contact-acting herbicide, flumioxazin, in vining peas, carrots, parsnips and bulb onions have been altered to permit multiple low doses.
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ArticleAn Israeli summer basket
A feast of Israeli summer lines will hit the UK in volume from next week. This season, the major players are determined to make the most of their export window, overcome the exchange rate and maintain their long-standing relationships with the UK market. Anna Sbuttoni reports.