News on The Potato Supply Chain from United Kingdom

Good demand for first Jersey Royals
March 11, 2021

Good demand for first Jersey Royals

The harvest of the famous Jersey Royal potato has started on the island, the initial volumes are small and are sold via wholesale markets in London and Southampton, before moving across the rest of the United Kingdom.
UK Potato Storage Specialist Crop Systems Limited sees growing business
February 21, 2021

UK Potato Storage Specialist Crop Systems Limited sees growing business

UK Potato Storage Specialist Crop Systems Limited is responding to major growth in its business with further investment at its factory and new appointments, including Tony Barnes as Sales Manager.
Paperless Load Passports Now Available on Agri-Food Chain Platform KisanHub
February 11, 2021

Paperless Load Passports Now Available on Agri-Food Chain Platform KisanHub

Agri-Food Chain Platform KisanHub has launched Paperless Load Passports. This solution allows users to manage the movement of products through the supply chain all on their mobile devices.
Brexit: Seed potatoes at EU crossroads
February 08, 2021

Brexit: Seed potatoes at EU crossroads

AHDB Head of Export Trade Development for Potatoes, Patrick Hughes spoke of the importance of the EU market to seed potato growers and how he was hoping for a rapid resolution to the prohibition on UK exports to the Continent.
Bridging the gap between potato growers and scientists
February 05, 2021

Bridging the gap between potato growers and scientists

To ensure the research AHDB funds has the biggest impact and benefit for the potato industry, they work to connect growers with researchers and scientists with initiatives like their Strategic Spot Farms.
Potato growers working hard to restore EU market
February 01, 2021

Scottish Seed Potato growers working hard to restore EU market

The Scottish seed potato industry has harnessed willing buyers in Europe to support their efforts to get the European Commission to re-think its current ban on the importation of UK seed stocks – yet the chances of success remain 50/50.
End of November Potato Stocks (grower held) 2015-2020 (Courtesy: AHDB)
January 24, 2021

End of November Potato Stocks in Great Britain above five year average

Grower held potato stocks in Great Britain, as at the end of November 2020, are estimated to total 3.27Mt. This is up 12.5% (363Kt) from 2019 and 4.7% (147Kt) to the 5-year average (2015-2019).
Grow Your Own Potatoes Programme to continue in 2021
January 24, 2021

'Grow Your Own Potatoes', a popular education programme in the United Kingdom will continue in 2021

The Grow Your Own Potatoes (GYOP) Programme will go ahead as planned in 2021 with the support of the potato industry.
Potato giant Albert Bartlett bags profits rise
January 16, 2021

Potato company Albert Bartlett sees profits rise

Albert Bartlett, one of Scotland’s best-known potato companies, enjoyed a boost in sales and profits last year.
Brexit: Scottish minister pledges to fight for seed potato exporters
January 04, 2021

Brexit: Scottish minister pledges to fight for seed potato exporters

The Scottish Government has said the seed potato industry is facing disaster through the Brexit deal. Exports of seed potatoes - a vital Scottish export - will not be part of a trade deal between the UK and EU
Great Britain potato production increased by 4.1% compared to last season
December 17, 2020

Great Britain potato production increased by 4.1% compared to last season

The GB potato industry accounts for over 117.46Kha of planted area this year, and is represented by 1,611 growers in 2020. Growers have faced difficult seasons of late.
Tong’s new MonstaFill box filler transforms throughput for UK potato grower
December 09, 2020

Tong’s new MonstaFill box filler transforms throughput for UK potato grower

Two of the newest machines within Tong Engineering’s wide range of vegetable handling equipment are proving invaluable in transforming post-harvest operations for Hampshire-based potato grower, Whitewater Potatoes.
Pepsico UK are cutting carbon emissions by bringing potatoes full circle
December 08, 2020

Pepsico UK are cutting carbon emissions by turning potato peels into fertilizer

Pepsico UK has joined forces with British clean-tech firm CCm Technologies to reduce their carbon footprint by turning their potato waste into fertiliser.
British potato production up as growers win battle with the weather
November 28, 2020

British potato production up as growers win battle with the weather

The total harvest of British potatoes this year will be 5.3m tonnes according to provisional estimates – up two point eight per cent (2.8%) on last year’s figure but just below the five-year average of 5.4m tonnes.
UK potato packer Branston plans expansion
November 23, 2020

UK potato packer Branston plans expansion

UK potato packing business Branston has submitted plans for a new facility.
EU tariffs on US sweet potatoes increase 25%
November 23, 2020

EU tariffs on US sweet potatoes increase 25%

The European Union brought in $4 billion of tariffs earlier this month. The tariffs will affect a whole range of imported products, with grapefruit and sweet potatoes among them.
UK Potato Storage: regular checks vital this season for reducing risks
November 22, 2020

UK Potato Storage: regular checks vital this season for reducing risks

The continued wet weather in late October/early November in the United Kingdom has extended the harvesting season beyond eight weeks for some, which is clearly not good news where stores have been part-filled and cooling systems unable to function correctly.
Wildflowers could control aphid-borne viruses in potatoes
November 17, 2020

Wildflowers could control aphid-borne viruses in potatoes

Sowing wildflowers into potato crops could reduce aphid-carried viruses and offer an alternative to declining access to insecticides for growers.

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