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GB Potatoes

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GB Potatoes is a shared passion for safeguarding the future of the British Potato Industry in the absence of AHDB.

Aims

  • Provide an "Umbrella" organization that supports and coordinates activity that affects all GB potato supply chains and provides significantly greater impact over an individual or sector working alone
  • Stimulate and mobilise the GB potato industry to ensure they are able to innovate and have access to funding to allow cross industry collaboration to reduce the risk of the sector fragmenting
  • Establish an organization that is a trusted and respected voice capable of representing the industry with government and regulators
  • Ensure the sector has a representative body that supports the industry with suitable horizon scanning capability to manage threats
  • Establish a structure that supports collaborative work programmes amongst partner groups
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Maris Piper potato variety
februari 08, 2026
Future of Maris Piper under the spotlight during GB Potatoes industry debate
'Maris Piper has had its day; or has it?' That was the provocative title of a GB Potatoes debate at the British Potato Industry Event, where industry leaders discussed whether the long-standing variety still has a place in modern potato production.
Colorado potato beetle
februari 08, 2026
United Kingdom confirms eradication of Colorado potato beetle after two years of surveillance
The UK has officially eradicated the Colorado Beetle following two years of intensive surveillance and biosecurity activity. The pest was detected in Kent in July 2023, with one further finding later that year.