News on Potatoes in Retail from Ireland

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William Gilmore, un productor de patatas de quinta generación, dice que el mes de marzo ha sido "una pérdida"
April 16, 2024
Europa: preocupación por el clima y la producción
El clima sigue siendo atípico en Europa y productores de todas partes se preocupan por el futuro. Irlanda no es la excepción.
Potato Market Update 24th August
August 28, 2022
Ireland Potato Market Update August 24th
It is anticipated that consumption and retail sales should pick up from this week onwards with the return of schools after the summer break. With the hot weather and lack of rainfall, there are numerous reports that maincrop Rooster.
Ireland’s first fully recyclable packaging trial for new season potatoes
June 01, 2021
Tesco Ireland Unveils Home-Recyclable Potato Packaging
Tesco has become the first retailer in Ireland to make its packaging for 1kg new season potatoes fully recyclable while also reducing the amount of paper used in its 2.5kg potato packaging.
Lidl Ireland and Meade Farm introduce limited edition Irish Gold Potatoes
March 22, 2021
Lidl Ireland and Meade Farm introduce limited edition Irish Gold Potatoes
Lidl Ireland and its supplier, Meade Farm, have introduced an exclusive limited edition range of Irish Gold Potatoes
Irish Potato Market Report: retail demand remains strong
November 13, 2020
Irish Potato Market Report: retail demand remains strong
Consumption and retail demand remains strong as we approach week 4 of lockdown measures although processing trade remains minimal.
Freezing temperatures around Ireland over the past week has damaged many early potato crops.
May 22, 2020
Frost causes severe damage to early potato crops in Ireland
Freezing temperatures around Ireland over the past week has damaged many early potato crops.
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Keogh’s: Potato sales surge as consumers seek healthy choice
March 31, 2020
Keogh's sees potato sales surge as consumers stock up on the healthy staple
A surge in consumer demand for healthy home-cooked foods has seen a 'phenomenal' uplift in fresh potato sales – with increases as high as 70% with certain customers, according to Tom Keogh, managing director of well-known potato and crisp company Keogh’s.
An Irish farm has found an innovative way to keep Ireland fed during the coronavirus pandemic: a contactless drive-through potato service.
March 30, 2020
Irish Farm Opens Contactless Drive-thru Potato Service to Help Combat Coronavirus Lockdown
An Irish farm has found an innovative way to keep Ireland fed during the coronavirus pandemic: a contactless drive-through potato service.
Looking forward to Ireland's hosting of the World Potato Congress in 2021: Left to Right- Romain Cools, President and CEO of World Potato Congress Inc., Andy Doyle TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Dublin; Angus
June 03, 2019
Only two years to go until the 11th World Potato Congress in Ireland
Ireland and a World Potato Congress are completely synonymous. Because of history and tradition, Ireland’s relationship with the potato is unique. In the late sixteenth century, the potato made its way from Peru to Ireland.
From left to right: Liam Glennon, chairman, World Potato Congress Organising Committee; Romain Cools, president, World Potato Congress; Minister of State at Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine Andrew Doyle; and Michael Hoey, president of the Irish
March 22, 2018
Ireland selected to host World Potato Congress in 2021
The Irish Potato Federation – with the support of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Bord Bia, Failte Ireland and Teagasc – has won its bid to host the World Potato Congress (WPC) in 2021 in Dublin.
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Country Crest owners Michael and Gabriel Hoey with Tesco Ireland's commercial director Sheila Gallagher.
February 06, 2018
Potato grower and packer Country Crest extends contract with Tesco Ireland in €60 million deal
Country Crest, the north Dublin based family owned agri-business, and Tesco Ireland have confirmed a further extension of its almost 20 year relationship until 2020 in a deal worth over €60 million.
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John O'Shea of O'Shea's farms and Paul Scally, Aldi Ireland's Buying Director
September 01, 2017
Iverk Produce expands contract with ALDI Ireland
The Irish Fruit and vegetable wholesaler Iverk Produce has signed a deal to provide Aldi with €70m worth of Irish-grown potatoes over three years.
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January 16, 2012
Retailers in Ireland warned to address potato sector crisis
Ahead of an emergency meeting in the Irish Farm Centre to address the crisis in the potato sector, IFA President John Bryan said growers are facing wipeout as retailers and packers pocket up to 80% of the final consumer price and farmers go broke.
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Irish Potato growers facing retail and cost challenges
November 07, 2011
Irish Potato growers facing retail and cost challenges
The Irish Farmers’ Association has today (Mon) launched a comprehensive survey of potato growing in Ireland, Trends &Challenges in Irish Potato Production, which identifies the power of the retail multiples as an increasing threat to the viability ...
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December 07, 2007
Sainsbury launches Phureja, the 'healthiest' roasting potato
A potato described as the healthiest variety for roasting is launching in Sainsbury stores in the UK today.Called the Phureja, it has golden-coloured flesh and a slightly sweet taste.Sainsbury’s, which will sell the spud, said it is the healthiest pota...
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