Potato news archive – Page 86
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Potato Council to target young
The potato industry must build growth among younger consumers if it is to maintain its place as the carbohydrate of first choice, new research shows.
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ArticleShadow over potato sector on the home straight
The potato category is not looking very optimistic for the back end of the season, with a lot of second-grade pre-pack material still on the market and prices flattening out. At the same time, UK growers are making the most of the fine weather to gear up for the new season. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Morrisons offers Easter deal
Morrisons has slashed some of its prices to offer customers an Easter lunch to remember.
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ArticleSainsbury's backs local spuds
Sainsbury’s is backing its annual partnership with Greenvale to deliver potatoes rapidly from the ground to supermarket shelves with a major marketing campaign.
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Support revving up for Red Tractor scheme
Assured Food Standards (AFS) was set up in 2000 to administer the renowned Red Tractor logo, assuring the safety and standards of British-grown food. Laura Gould caught up with chief executive David Clarke to find out how the scheme has progressed.
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Wales registers organics growth
The latest Welsh Organic Production and Market Report from Organic Centre Wales shows that the Welsh organic sector saw significant growth to more than 950 producers in 2008.
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ArticleRusset Potato inaugurates Chicago office
The Windy City-based operation will handle a range of fruits and vegetables with the help of two industry veterans
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ArticleBack on track
Jersey Royal potatoes enjoy great sales when in season and the island’s growers are hoping that Mother Nature will pick on someone else this year and allow them to get back on their feet. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers and asks them what is in store.
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New board structure to save millions
The new integrated levy board structure in the UK will save almost £4 million a year, its chairman has said.
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ArticleGrow Your Own Potatoes kicks off
Gloucestershire potato grower Graham Nichols teamed up with TV cook and food writer Sophie Grigson to get this year’s Grow Your Own Potatoes project officially underway.
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ArticleRecord plantings for Jersey Royals
Jersey Royal planting has started a record month earlier than normal in a bid to catch up with lost sales following two torrid years.
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ArticlePotato treatments re-enforced
Potato growers intending to apply powder treatments to seed tubers at planting this year should check they are set up with the required engineering controls, according to crop protection specialists.
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AHDB levy rates approved
Ministers have approved the levy rate for the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board to charge growers and farmers.
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Fresh produce gears up for annual chocolate fight
Easter may still be a month away, but it is already being promoted heavily in most major supermarkets. Fresh produce is
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ArticleGrowers receive pesticide boost
Potato growers have been urged to embrace integrated pest and farm management, as the industry prepares for revision of the controversial EU directive 91/414.
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ArticleSpud industry urged to log on
TV money expert Jasmine Birtles has held up the internet as a crucial platform on which the potato industry can communicate with young people and boost consumption among the under-30s.
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ArticleSpuds get recession-proofing
The recession is expected to spur on consumers to seek out potatoes as one of the food staples that are good value, versatile and filling, new research has shown.
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Tastes of Anglia builds on London link
Regional food and drink group Tastes of Anglia has been busy affiliating itself with the Local to London drive and having terrific success. Elizabeth O’Keefe caught up with the group’s chief executive Julie West, 18 months after FPJ featured Anglia in its Regional Report series, to find out what else the group has been up to.
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ArticleM&S and Manor Fresh do the double
Marks & Spencer and its specialist potato and vegetable supplier Manor Fresh Ltd celebrated a double success at last Thursday’s Grower of the Year awards, with wins in two categories.
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ArticleHampshire organics thrive
Despite reports that organics are suffering at some retailers, a huge organic farming complex in Hampshire is thriving in these tough times.