Potato News from United Kingdom

Recognizing Innovation Across the Potato Industry: Enter the British Potato Industry Awards 2025
May 11, 2025
British Potato Industry Awards 2025: Call-Out to All Machinery and Implement Manufacturers
The British Potato Industry Awards takes place on the first night of the British Potato Industry Show (November 19, 2025), held every two years at Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate, UK.
Flikweert Vision’s QualityGrader ensures precision sorting by detecting scab, damage, and deformities—delivering top-grade seed potatoes with less labour at Wellhill Farm.
May 06, 2025
Wellhill Farm Partners with Flikweert Vision to Improve Seed Potato Sorting
Wellhill Farm, a fourth-generation family business on Scotland’s Moray Coast, has partnered with Dutch company Flikweert Vision to modernize its seed potato sorting process.
A growing threat that GB Potatoes is combating with renewed funding for the 'Fight Against Blight' project, ensuring the resilience of the UK potato sector.
April 30, 2025
GB Potatoes Secures Three-Year Future for the 'Fight Against Blight' Project with New Funding Commitment
GB Potatoes funds the FAB project for 3 years, boosting UK efforts to monitor and combat potato late blight. Led by James Hutton Institute, FAB provides vital real-time insights on blight strains and resistance, strengthening sector resilience.
Albert Bartlett Launches £3 Million “Roll on Jersey Royal Season” Campaign to Kick Off Jersey Royal Potato Harvest
April 28, 2025
Albert Bartlett Launches £3 Million “Roll on Jersey Royal Season” Campaign to Kick Off Jersey Royal Potato Harvest
Albert Bartlett’s £3 million ad campaign celebrates the Jersey Royal season, highlighting traditional farming, real farmers, and the crop’s heritage. The feel-good ad features chef Michel Roux and a Bellamy Brothers soundtrack, launching in May.
Gray Farms team
April 28, 2025
Agropack Solutions Showcases Groundbreaking Post-Harvest Technology at GRAY Farms, Scotland
As GRAY Farms hosted a showcase of cutting-edge post-harvest technology, potato farmers and agricultural innovators gathered in Portsoy, Scotland. Organised by Agropack Solutions Ltd, a leader in agricultural solutions.
Adrian Cunnington, Independent Chair of the CIPC Residues Monitoring Group, leading efforts to ensure the safety and quality of UK potato storage.
April 22, 2025
Urgent Call for CIPC Residue Data to Safeguard UK Potato Storage Standards
CRMG urges UK potato growers to submit CIPC residue test data from 2024/25 storage to support the temporary MRL. Just one test per store is needed. Submit by 31 May to help protect the UK’s potato storage future.
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Growers and agronomists gather in the field at the 2025 Hutchinsons Potato Trials Results Day at Worth Farms, Lincolnshire, to review varietal performance, PCN resistance, herbicide safety, and pest control strategies critical to the future of UK potato p
April 14, 2025
Potato Trials day draws widespread industry interest
The 2025 Hutchinsons Potato Trials Results Day at Worth Farms, Lincolnshire, showcased key field trials and research to help tackle major potato industry challenges, including PCN, herbicide safety, wireworm, catch crops, blight, and Alternaria.
Joined-up efforts through Enigma I have been crucial to changing the status quo for wireworm control.
April 13, 2025
Fera Seeks Partners for Next Phase of Groundbreaking Wireworm Control Research
Fera Science’s Enigma I project is advancing to its second phase, focusing on sustainable wireworm control. Agri-food organizations are invited to join as co-funding partners for tailored research and practical solutions.
Heat and Control® Acquires Tek-Dry Systems and Hunt Heat Exchangers to Boost Global Solutions
April 10, 2025
Heat and Control Announces Acquisition of Tek-Dry Systems Ltd and Hunt Heat Exchangers
Heat and Control®, a world-leading manufacturer of food industry equipment, has announced the acquisition of Tek-Dry Systems Ltd. and Hunt Heat Exchangers, two leading providers of thermal processing and heat transfer equipment.
Jeremy Barraclough, Operations Director of Biofresh Safestore
April 09, 2025
Biofresh Safestore Marks 21 Years at Strategic Potato Storage Day
Biofresh Safestore will celebrate its 21st anniversary at Strategic Potato Storage Day on May 21st, offering a 10% installation discount. The event will highlight potato sprout control technology and recent advancements in energy management.
Burgess Farms boosts efficiency and quality with a new potato wash line from Haith Group at Sutton Bridge.
April 08, 2025
Burgess Farms Enhances Potato Processing Efficiency with New Haith Wash Line
Burgess Farms' new Haith potato wash line, installed in October, has boosted throughput, optical sorting, and efficiency at Sutton Bridge. The investment enhances quality, flexibility, and sustainability, supporting the farm’s growth.
Wireworms: The Hidden Threat Beneath the Soil
April 03, 2025
Innovate UK funds wireworm control project
Emerald Research Ltd (ERL) and a leading potato grower in South West England have won an eighteen-month Innovate UK project to tackle the ever-growing problem of wireworm damage in potatoes.
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March 27, 2025
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March 24, 2025
Subway Trials Jacket Potatoes in Over 170 Restaurants in the United Kingdom
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Branston’s Commercial Director Richard Clark Retires After 35 Years in the Potato Industry
March 24, 2025
Potato industry veteran retires after more than three decades in the sector
After more than three decades of service to the potato supply industry, Richard Clark, commercial director at leading potato supplier Branston, has announced his retirement.
Scotts Precision Manufacturing Partners with Agropack Solutions to Bring Evolution Separator to Scotland
March 23, 2025
Scotts Partners with Agropack Solutions to Enhance Presence in Scotland
Scotts Precision Manufacturing has announced that it has formed a new partnership with Agropack Solutions to strengthen its presence in Scotland. Agropack Solutions will serve as the official dealer for Scotts' industry-leading Evolution Separator.

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