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Low Carbon Concept farm Georgina harvest
February 25, 2026
Low Carbon Concept Farm in Lincolnshire Delivers First Sustainable Georgina Potato Crop to Tesco Stores
A first-of-its-kind low carbon concept farm in Lincolnshire has successfully grown its first crop of highly sustainable potatoes that will land in UK stores this week, thanks to a partnership between retailer Tesco and industry leader Branston.
Jonathan Taylor hands over Branston's South West site to Simon Jones
February 23, 2026
Branston South West Site Welcomes New General Manager as Jonathan Taylor Retires
Branston South West GM Jonathan Taylor will retire in March 2026 after nearly a decade leading major growth and £9m upgrades at Ilminster. Simon Jones, a long-serving operations leader, takes over to drive capacity, sustainability and innovation.
Aerial view of Scotts Precision Manufacturing site, where a new 600sqm logistics and assembly facility is planned to support future growth and expanded operations, due for completion in summer 2026.
February 23, 2026
Scotts Precision Manufacturing Opens 600sqm Logistics and Assembly Facility to Drive Growth
Scotts Precision Manufacturing is investing in a new 600sqm logistics and assembly facility, due summer 2026, to increase capacity, improve efficiency and lead times, and support growth into new crops, markets, and international projects.
Kate Hardcastle MBE with Albert Bartlett potatoes as the brand launches its “Make Mealtimes Matter” campaign.
February 19, 2026
Albert Bartlett Partners with Kate Hardcastle MBE to Champion the Great British Potato
Albert Bartlett partners with Kate Hardcastle MBE to revive Britain’s love of potatoes. Their ‘Make Mealtimes Matter’ campaign promotes spuds as affordable, nutritious staples amid rising living costs.
Potato free-buy prices drop from USD 545 to USD 245 per tonne, while planted area is expected to decline by 5–10% across the UK and Northern Europe.
February 16, 2026
UK and Northern Europe potato prices slump as oversupply cuts planting outlook
Latest potato free-buy prices have fallen to less than half their level a year ago, with Potato Call quoting the best Maris Piper at GBP 180 per tonne compared with GBP 400 per tonne for similar potatoes last season.
Pinstone launched the first Pinstone Pulse report via a live webinar panel
February 16, 2026
UK Farmers Say 92% of Sustainability Efforts Go Unnoticed – Pinstone Pulse Reveals Gap
92% of farmers say their sustainability efforts go unrecognised, despite adopting an average of eight eco-friendly practices. While 85% would do more with financial support, low trust in government and policy confusion remain key barriers.
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Royal HZPC Group acquisition of IPM Potato Group
February 10, 2026
HZPC completes acquisition of IPM Potato Group
Royal HZPC Group has finalized the acquisition of IPM Potato Group, following the initial announcement made in October 2025. With all required conditions now fulfilled, IPM officially becomes part of Royal HZPC Group.
McCain Farm of the Future in North Yorkshire will trial regenerative agriculture practices to strengthen sustainable potato production in the United Kingdom
February 08, 2026
McCain Foods expands regenerative agriculture with third Farm of the Future in the United Kingdom
McCain Foods, the UK largest manufacturer of prepared potato products, has announced plans to launch a new Farm of the Future in North Yorkshire, home of McCain GB headquarters for more than 50 years.
Colorado potato beetle
February 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.
Maris Piper potato variety
February 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.
Lamb Weston Grill Fries Salt & Pepper, part of the award-winning Fries range, served with steak for a restaurant-quality at-home meal.
January 31, 2026
Lamb Weston Fries Range Named Product of the Year 2026 in UK Chips Category
Lamb Weston fries range has been named Product of the Year 2026 in the UK Chips category, recognising its full Fries range launched in 2024, which brings restaurant-quality chips from professional kitchens into UK homes.
StTST2–SUT2 regulatory module in potato. Confocal and protein interaction analyses show StTST2 on the vacuolar membrane interacting with SUT2, enhancing sugar transport from leaves to tubers, boosting photosynthesis and yield, and highlighting its key role in sugar accumulation and tuber productivity.
January 10, 2026
Haplotype-Resolved Potato Genome Reveals Key Gene Driving Sugar Accumulation and Yield
Scientists decoded a haplotype-resolved potato genome and GWAS of 141 accessions, identifying StTST2, a tonoplast sugar transporter. StTST2 boosts photosynthesis, sugar accumulation, source–sink transport, and tuber yield via interaction with SUT2.
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