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Changes to Safe Haven Standards will support long term health of GB potato industry

Red Tractor are looking for industry feedback on potential changes to the Safe Haven Standards, the seed potato assurance scheme.

Potato Supply chain

Monday, August 19, 2019

United Kingdom

Start-Up Snack Maker Crispifarms Limited: Not Just Another Company - Not Just Another Banana Chip

Excited about their new product, Crispifarms prepares to share with the world, the most succulent banana chip yet. The all-natural, long-cut banana chips are coming to the Specialty Fine Food Fair at Olympia London in Hammersmith, London.

Chips and Snacks

Monday, August 19, 2019

United Kingdom

Scientists discover wild potatoes key for stronger spuds

Descubren que las patatas silvestres son claves para aumentar la resistencia

Scientists discover wild potatoes key for stronger spuds.

Potato Supply chain

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

United Kingdom

UK potato farmers pleased to see restrictions on Maleic Hydrazide lifted

In the United Kingdom, restrictions on the use of products containing Maleic Hydrazide (MH) - used to control volunteers and to suppress sprouting during storage - have been removed following a review by the Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) of the HSE.

Potato Supply chain

Thursday, August 1, 2019

United Kingdom

United Kingdom potato growers 'very worried' as homegrown crop shortage looms

UK consumers may face a home-grown potatoes shortage next year as stocks run out due to new storage rules.

Potato Supply chain

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

United Kingdom

Four late blight 'resistancy' genes in current commercial potato varieties already defeated by Phytophthora Infestans

Four 'resistancy' genes in current commercial potato varieties already defeated by Phytophthora Infestans

Recent research at the James Hutton Institute suggests that limited genetic differences in potato lineages has left British and American spuds vulnerable to late blight, the disease that caused the Irish potato famine.

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

United Kingdom