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August 10, 2011
McCain Foods regional CEO: Innovation critical in processed potato sector
Pushing the boundaries is critical to success, according to McCain Foods regional CEO Nick Vermont. Speaking at the East Midlands Potato Day held at QV Foods, Holbeach Hurn, Lincolnshire, (July 5) he spoke of McCain Foods’ objective of innovation to m...From the archive
August 08, 2011
Introducing the Top Ten potato varieties in Great Britain in 2011
The Potato Council has produced provisional estimates of planted area for the top ten varieties grown in Great Britain. These varieties account for approximately 55% of total GB plantings. Areas in hectares of top ten potato varieties in GB in 2011...From the archive
August 03, 2011
Britse aardappeloogst nadert 35 ton per hectare
Britse aardappeltelers hadden tot eind vorige week 8.324 hectare gerooid. Dat bracht in totaal 290.399 ton op, wat een gemiddelde opbrengst van 34,9 ton per hectare betekent. Die opbrengst ligt daarmee al meer dan 5 ton per hectare hoger dan vorig jaar...From the archive
July 25, 2011
Rudolph potatoes promoted by PR agency Ceres
Fenmarc has appointed food PR agency Ceres for the launch of its new season Rudolph potatoes. Reading based Ceres will be expected to run an integrated trade PR campaign, which will include adverts and the launch of a microsite. The campaign will aim...From the archive
July 25, 2011
Protest against GM Potatoes in Norwich
Dozens of campaigners against genetically modified food have staged a protest in Norwich city centre. Passers-by were offered chips made from non-genetically modified potatoes before the protest moved on to the John Innes Institute on the outskirts of...From the archive
July 23, 2011
William Chase: Potato farmer who struck gold
It's not often your nostrils are assaulted by the overwhelming stench of booze when you enter a company's headquarters. But when you open the door to William Chase's office, it's as if you have walked into a distillery. And that's because ... you have....From the archive
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July 20, 2011
Exclusive Marks & Spencer deal for Pembrokeshire potato grower
A family-owned Pembrokeshire farm is to supply Maris Peer potatoes to Marks &Spencer stores across Wales. Last week, the 40-strong Yorkshire pea growers group, Swaythorpe Growers, signed a similar deal with Tesco. Under the M&S arrangement, J...From the archive
July 13, 2011
Branston Potato truck humour wins top award
IT'S SPUD-TASTIC! The potato people at Branston are all celebrating - after the company scooped a top national award for its eye-catching lorry liveries. Branston won Livery of the Year at the Motor Transport Awards 2011 - the transport industry ‘...From the archive
July 13, 2011
Britse aardappeloogst boven peil vorig jaar
Door de gunstige weersomstandigheden van de afgelopen weken ligt de opbrengst bij de Britse aardappeloogst een stuk boven het peil van vorig jaar. Tot nu toe ligt het gemiddelde rendement op 28 ton per hectare vergeleken bij 21,5 ton per hectare vorig...From the archive
July 11, 2011
Norfolk GM potato trial at half-way stage
Scientists are waiting for blight to test disease resistance at the half-way stage of a three-year GM potato trial on Norwich Research Park. In February last year, scientists at the John Innes Centres Sainsbury Laboratory applied for formal permission...From the archive
July 08, 2011
Dickeya solani forces destruction of Northern Ireland potato crop
A seed potato crop in Northern Ireland grown using seed imported from The Netherlands has been destroyed after aggressive black leg variant Dickeya solani was detected. The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in Northern Ireland demanded ...From the archive
July 07, 2011
Potato Council TV advert premiered at South East Potato Day
The first official viewing of the new TV advertisement that will inspire consumers to cook more potatoes took place at the South East Potato Day at Quex Barns, Birchington in Kent (June 24). Caroline Evans, Potato Council head of marketing and corpor...From the archive
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June 27, 2011
'Many faces of potato' hits TV screens in the UK
Fresh potatoes are being given a lift thanks to increased industry marketing activity, including television advertising. From the archive
June 27, 2011
World Potato Congress 2012 registration now open.
World Potato Congress 2012 - to be held in Edinburgh, Scotland - has now opened the registration process.From the archive
June 27, 2011
Abiertas inscripciones para el próximo congreso mundial de la papa
Las inscripciones para participar en el Congreso Mundial de la Papa 2012, a celebrarse en la ciudad de Edimburgo, Escocia, entre el 27-30 de mayo de 2012, están abiertas. El Congreso Mundial de la Papa reune a los mejores especialistas de todo el mund...From the archive
June 19, 2011
Nick Vermont (McCain Foods) and Rick Bourne (Asda) to speak at East Midlands Potato Day
McCain Foods regional CEO Nick Vermont and Asda category director Rick Bourne will be speaking at this year’s East Midlands Potato Day offering industry delegates a unique opportunity to hear about recent developments in the processing and fresh sectors.From the archive
June 16, 2011
Potato Yields need to improve
Potato yields need to make a stepped increase to cope with global demand, declared Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) chief scientistFrom the archive
June 08, 2011
Tate that.... Branston Potato truck liveries shortlisted for award
Branston's potato trucks get noticed. The huge images on the sides of the trucks (liveries) feature a potato family (Mr Potato Head reinvented) and merge humor and education. Definitely one of the fresher marketing messages on potatoes I have seen lat...From the archive