Potato news archive – Page 88
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Higgins Group celebrates landmark
Potato company The Higgins Group is celebrating 50 years of production this year charting the rise from ‘Potato Man’ to successful company.
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ArticleCornish freeze hits hard
Cornish vegetables fulfil an important role in the UK supply calendar, with product available from November to April. But the harsh winter has well and truly put paid to any hopes of a sterling season in 2008-09. Laura Gould finds out more.
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ArticleFestive boost gives potato category New Year hope
The potato category enjoyed a strong trading period over Christmas, but post-festive sales have so far disappointed. As the fresh produce industry gears up for a challenging year, how is the potato sector planning to hold its own? Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Innovation aplenty despite economic downturn
Freezing temperatures last week must have given the winter veg trade a boost in sales, although there were some gaps appearing
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ArticleAsda welcomes Blue Belle
The second season of Blue Belle potatoes was welcomed onto the shelves at Asda this week.
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ArticleFrost cuts Indian potato crop
Frost has severely hit potato farmers in northern India, risking tenuous finances in the region
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ArticleIndustry fury as pesticide vote approved
The new pesticides directive has sent shockwaves through the industry after MEPs from across the EU voted in favour of the legislation in the Strasbourg plenary session this morning.
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ArticlePotato growers of Europe unite
A new association UPGE is to be inaugurated later this month, with the aim of improving coordination and tackling low prices across Europe
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Andalusian early potatoes dominate Spanish market
The Andalusia early potato sector has claimed three-quarters of the Spanish market and continues to grow, it emerged at a congress of the industry in Seville.
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Organic sales in Europe propelled
High consumer demand for organic foods is propelling fresh fruit and vegetable sales across Europe, according to a new report from Researchandmarkets.com.
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ArticleIrish minister issues price war warning
A grim warning about the future of the Irish Republic’s horticulture industry, and the 7,500 workers it employs, has been sounded by the country’s minister for food, Trevor Sargent.
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Potato rallying cry issued
A leading potato processing company has insisted that demand remains high and growers should not exit the business amidst the current financial uncertainty.
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ArticleThe freshinfo year - June
Spanish strike disruption... Tesco vs Asda price wars erupt... Pressure mounts on businesses... Nell McAndrew one hot potato... What else stood out for you in June?
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ArticleThe freshinfo year - May
Martin de la Fuente takes a bow... Taypack turns away from Asda... Northern follows suit at M&S... Waitrose to roll out convenience format... What else saw you log on in May?
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ArticleSprout fears grow after EU ruling
The future of UK sprouts is under severe doubts after the new European pesticides laws hit the heart of the traditional trade.
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ArticleRudolph potatoes return to Asda
Asda is showing festive cheer once again this year with tinkling sleigh-bells heralding the return of its Rudolph potato.
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Sainsbury's slammed for 'misleading' ad
Sainsbury’s has come under fire after a TV advert that allegedly contained misleading dietary recommendations.
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Andalusia potato group to consolidate gains
The Andalusian early potato export association hopes to consolidate gains made over the past year with an appearance at Fruit Logistica
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Greenvale scoops potato award
Vales Sovereign, a new potato from Greenvale AP, won the Variety of the Year accolade in the Tesco Fresh Produce Category Awards
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ArticleAndalusia stages first potato congress
Leading figures from Andalusia’s potato sector have held the region’s first-ever dedicated congress, aimed at increasing exports