News on The Potato Supply Chain from United Kingdom

Northumberland potato farm serves up particularly tasty chips (Fries) for local restaurants
September 20, 2021

Northumberland potato farm serves up particularly tasty chips for local restaurants

Fish and chip shop owners and restaurateurs have been to see where one of their key produce comes from. Up to 60 varieties of newly harvested potatoes were on display.
Dug Potato Milk
September 05, 2021

Is potato milk the most sustainable dairy alternative yet?

There’s no escaping plant-based milk in the 21st century. In the United Kingdom, nearly a quarter of British people now consume plant-based milk. Entering into this market is a new plant-based milk, claiming to be the most sustainable dairy alternative yet: potato milk.
Seeking a solution to the seed potato stand-off between Europe and the United Kingdom and
August 26, 2021

Seeking a solution to the seed potato stand-off between Europe and the United Kingdom and

NFU Scotland vice president Andrew Connon has described the post-Brexit cessation of seed exports to Europe as 'purely political and totally unacceptable'.
James Hutton Institute outlines plans for a 'Potato Innovation Hub' at Potatoes in Practice 2021
August 24, 2021

James Hutton Institute outlines plans for a 'Potato Innovation Hub' at Potatoes in Practice 2021

Recent advances in breeding technologies can be harnessed to fast track the breeding of new varieties. Sensors and drone technologies are driving integrated pest management solutions.
Potato Photographer of the Year: winner of 2020
August 23, 2021

Potato Photographer of the Year

The Potato Photographer of the Year competition was inspired by acclaimed photographer Kevin Abosch’s image of a potato which sold for $1million in 2016. This magnificent photograph confirmed the appetite for potato-based art.
GBP 2.2 Million new funding to safeguard Scotland's potato and bulb industries
August 23, 2021

GBP 2.2 Million new funding to safeguard Scotland's potato industry from Potato Cyst Nematodes (PCN)

After the Plant Health Centre led a working Group to identify a clear strategy for dealing with the Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) crisis, a report was delivered to the Scottish Government.
Haith installs four potato sorting lines at R S Cockerill’s
August 17, 2021

Haith installs four potato sorting lines at R S Cockerill’s

Haith has this month marked 21 years of working with R S Cockerill. The anniversary coincides with the completion of £3m investment into R S Cockerill’s site in Dunnington, near York.
Grimme UK celebrates the sale of the 1000th Varitron potato harvester
August 09, 2021

Grimme UK celebrates the sale of the 1000th Varitron potato harvester

GRIMME UK is celebrating the sale of the 1,000th VARITRON self-propelled harvester by offering customers the opportunity to take advantage of several sensational upgrade packages.
UK Potato Farmer E W Button & Son invests in Haith grading facility for its early season and ware potatoes
August 02, 2021

UK Potato Farmer E W Button & Son invests in Haith grading facility for its early season and ware potatoes

In 2020, with demand for homegrown produce soaring, E W Button & Son decided to invest in a brand new, purpose-built grading facility for its early season and ware potatoes.
Standen Engineering to supply AVR Harvesters and Crop Handling Equipment
July 13, 2021

Standen Engineering starts supplying AVR Harvesters and Crop Handling Equipment in the United Kingdom

As of July 2021, Agricultural Equipment supplier Standen Engineering will begin supplying AVR self-propelled potato harvesters and in-store equipment to the whole of the United Kingdom.
Brexit fightback: UK bans EU seed potato imports in snub at Brussels
July 12, 2021

Brexit fightback: UK bans EU seed potato imports in snub at Brussels

A trade row between Brussels and London threatened to erupt tonight after UK ministers banned the import of seed potatoes from EU countries in a victory for Scottish farmers.
Managing nutrition during tuber bulking crucial for water regulation
July 08, 2021

Managing nutrition during tuber bulking crucial for water regulation

With tuber bulking being such a critical, yet energy sapping period in potato crop development, now is the time to consider nutrition applications to support crop health and maintain tuber growth.
Scotty Brand announces first Ayrshire potatoes.
June 24, 2021

Scotty Brand announces first Ayrshire potatoes

Scotty Brand (a brand of Albert Bartlett Ltd) has welcomed the start of its potato and Scottish strawberry season in Ayrshire. The company has great sales hopes after the number of Scots buying local vegetables has increased.
Union Surveys Potato Growers Ahead of Levy Board Changes
June 11, 2021

Scottish Farmers Union Surveys Potato Growers on AHDB activities ahead of changes

NFU Scotland is urging its potato growers to complete its survey to identify what functions carried out by the industry’s statutory levy body – AHDB Potatoes - are most valued ahead of body being wound down.
Northern Ireland: £2 million Covid support scheme announced for potato growers
June 08, 2021

Northern Ireland: £2 million Covid support scheme announced for potato growers

Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced more information on the £2 million financial support package for potato growers.
Global Sustainability Report Sets McCain on Path to a Greener Future
June 07, 2021

McCain Foods commits to regenerative agricultural practices for all its potatoes by 2030

As part of today’s release of McCain’s 2020 Global Sustainability report Together, Towards Planet-Friendly Food, the company is pledging that it will be implementing regenerative agricultural practices across 100 per cent of its potato acreage by 2030.
Turnkey Solution Reduces Water Usage By 90 percent
June 05, 2021

Puffin Produce reduces water use for potato washing and polishing by 90 percent

Puffin Produce, a potato supplier in the United Kingdom, has reduced its water use to wash and polish its potatoes by 90% and electricity use by 40% as a result of a major equipment update provided by Haith.
Meijer Potato installs Soil Scout sensors to monitor soil moisture, temperature and salinity
June 03, 2021

Meijer Potato installs Soil Scout sensors to monitor soil moisture, temperature and salinity

In a first for Soil Scout in the United Kingdom, Soil Scout are delighted to announce that Meijer Potato have recently installed their sensors in various key locations around the country.

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