Potato news archive – Page 96
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ArticleEgyptian supplier makes spud investment
The Egyptian Producers Consortium (EPC) has invested in a state-of-the-art packhouse in the Monofin area, ready in time for the new season.
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Aviko ceo to step down
Wim Gerritsen, ceo and chairman of the executive board at the Aviko Group, is to retire in March.
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Articlefreshinfo discount for new potato pest book
A colour handbook on pests and diseases faced by the sector is to be launched in May - and freshinfo readers can claim 20 per cent off.
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Northern Ireland potato firm to shut down
The closure of a potato packer owned by 2,000 farmer shareholders in Antrim, Northern Ireland, was announced this week.
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ArticleComing out of the corner
Something is stirring in the south-west corner of England. Anna Sbuttoni catches up with all things Cornish.
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More than a token effort
In this month’s round-up of events across the pond, the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and the Produce for Better Health Foundation give the thumbs-up to a scheme aimed at helping the diets of low-income mothers and youngsters.
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ArticleCheggers and BPC on chip hunt
Celebrity chip connoisseur Keith Chegwin and the British Potato Council’s (BPC) Chip Inspector have launched the search for the UK’s best chips.
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ArticleHealthy menu planner launched in schools
A brand-new guide to help caterers, school meal providers and local authorities meet the government’s nutritional guidelines for school meals has been introduced by the British Potato Council.
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ArticleMake a date with Mehadrin
Exporter Mehadrin Tnuport Export (MTEX) ventured into date marketing for the first time this season, selling 300 tonnes of the fruit grown on a moshav in the Jordan Valley.
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ArticleAviko completes double acquisition
Aviko has increased its European market share in line with the completion of a double acquisition.
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ArticleVirgin land lifts Egypt’s hopes
Egypt is a key potato supplier to the UK market, but shipments have hovered around 20,000 tonnes in recent years. Producers are hoping that some of their latest initiatives will re-energise exports and push that figure upwards. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to producers and UK importers.
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ArticleResistance holds key
The UK seed breeding industry is both a competitive and challenging one. Selecting the right variety is vital to growers, retailers and consumers alike and, with the fresh produce industry’s ever-increasing list of demands, seed breeders have a tall order to continue to deliver the goods. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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Eight years for cannabis smuggling traders
Two fruit and vegetable traders convicted of involvement in a plot to import 1.2 tonnes of cannabis into the UK, hidden in a consignment of potatoes, have had their jail terms increased to eight years.
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Tyrells farmer poised to make millions
A Herefordshire potato grower who had a public fall-out with supermarket giant Tesco could be set to make millions from the sale of a stake in premium crisp manufacturer Tyrells.
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Stowaways found in potato lorry
Workers at AB Produce got more than they bargained for when a lorry load of potatoes pulled up, and three illegal heads popped out.
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ArticleVolumes down in Rungis
Figures to the end of November 2007 showed tonnages for both fruit and veg down at the Parisian wholesale market.
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ArticleF-Gas: the aftermath
As anyone in the cold storage business will tell you, without the most efficient cool chain, growers not only face loss of sales, but quality and product issues too. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticlePotatoes in Practice set for 2008
The British Potato Council (BPC) sponsored Potatoes in Practice will held at the Scottish Crop Research Institute’s (SCRI) Gourdie Farm, near Dundee, on August 7, 2008.
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6,000 calorie Christmas Day
UK revellers will consume an average 3.63 roast potatoes and 2.54 spoonfuls of Brussels sprouts during Christmas dinner, as they tot up more than 6,000 calories in one food-and-drink-fuelled day.
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HZPC recruits for Scottish expansion
HZPC has announced that Ron Reiss has joined HZPC UK to expand its business in Scotland.