Potatoes
All the news and market analysis for worldwide potato Industry, including potato growers, potato production, and the import and export of potatoes.
GB Potatoes appoints former NFU Scotland boss as part-time CEO
Scott Walker says “collaboration is key” and urges potato sector to join new industry body
Walkers crop ad is world’s biggest ‘billboard’
Etched into a vast field of British potatoes, the artwork is bigger than any existing billboard globally and can even be spotted from space
Branston trials aim to cut fertiliser emissions
Potato supplier is exploring various methods to reduce growers’ reliance on synthetic fertilisers through field trials in Lincolnshire and Scotland
TuberTurgor launched to cut potato waste
B-hive Innovations has embarked on a potato-bruising-detection project with a view to reducing produce waste at retail
Haith unearths grand plans for potato show
The UK potato handling equipment manufacturer is poised to unveil latest innovations at BP2023 in November
New forum to tackle PCN in Britain
Working group set up by GB Potatoes and CUPGRA aims to coordinate an industry-wide approach to tackling devastating pest Potato Cyst Nematode
Morrisons covers growers’ costs in new trial
Major trial initiative sees supermarket mitigate growers’ costs in potatoes and carrots
Love Island’s Iain Stirling to star for McCain
Legendary commentator appears in Let’s All Chip In campaign highlighting regen farming
British Potato Show returns in November
Trade show in Harrogate will feature record number of exhibition stands, as well as seminars and the National Potato Industry Awards ceremony
Tesco: “Our suppliers want certainty”
Tesco’s Dominic Morrey stressed the importance of long-term certainty for producers at a Lords horticulture inquiry, naming fair pricing and a workable seasonal workers scheme as priorities
Alternaria warning for potato growers
Growers are advised to pay close attention to their crop protection strategies this season
B-Hive trials TuberSense system
Agri-tech innovator’s potato disease detection system enters advanced testing phases
Branston extends Lincoln City FC sponsorship
Renewal comes after successful response to first season as front-of-shirt sponsor
Mitolo Family Farms launches recyclable packaging
Partnership with Coles and Detpak delivers kerbside recyclable paper bag for Gourmandine potatoes
Comber Earlies herald start of NI summer
Wilson Country’s new season potatoes to hit Northern Ireland Tesco stores from next week
Italy floods: millions of fruit trees must be replanted
Last week’s terrible flooding has apparently choked the roots of fruit trees across Emilia Romagna, precipitating a major disaster for the region’s fresh produce busines
McCain launches interactive audio ads
Frozen potato specialist announces tie up with Say It Now to boost its marketing reach
Plans for net zero potatoes push ahead
UK potato supplier Branston begins second year of extensive net-zero potato production trials
McCain and NatWest offer growers sustainability support
NatWest to provide financial support to McCain potato farmers switching to regenerative agriculture practices
TuberScan tech enters final test phase
System holds huge promise for ground sensing in potatoes
Southern Spain braced for sharp fall in new potato production
Inclement weather and drought means volumes could be down by as much as 35 per cent compared to last season
Rainfall ‘impacting potato herbicide plans’
Corteva Agriscience says growers need to keep a close eye on weed control
Canadian fund buys into Mitolo Family Farms
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan set to acquire majority share in Australian fresh produce company
AB hits FareShare milestone
UK potato giant Albert Bartlett has donated 10m meals worth of surplus potatoes to FareShare
Consumers ‘in the dark’ about food’s enviromental impact
Hi-tech salad bar specialist Picadeli rolls out new carbon labelling system after report finds shoppers have no way of knowing whether their eating habits are good for the planet
B-hive’s big ideas
Dr Andrew Gill tells FPJ about some of B-hive’s agritech innovations to increase yields, improve quality, and reduce waste in potatoes and other crops
Kids dig into potato project
Some 6,000 UK schools have received Grow Your Own Potatoes kits after original programme saved from closure by industry support
OPN releases State of Organic Produce 2022 report
US organic produce sales increased by 3 per cent while volume decreased by 3.7 per cent in 2022
Potatoes NZ CEO resigns
Chris Claridge steps down after seven years at the head of peak body for New Zealand potatoes
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Greenvale teams up with Trinity AgTech
Greenvale teams up with Trinity AgTech to boost sustainability and carbon credentials for potato growers
McCain to invest £35m in British farming
Frozen potato specialist commits to paying growers 31% more to help them manage cost inflation
Tesco rolls out ‘greener greens’ initiative
Tesco launches UK’s largest low-carbon fertiliser roll-out with leading veg suppliers to increase food security and cut the carbon footprint of its produce
US organic produce sales top US$9.4bn in 2022
A report released by the Organic Produce Network and its partners shows that dollar growth climbed 3 per cent last year, although volumes fell 3.7 per cent
Plan ahead for Fruit Logistica 2023, which has something for everyone
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Rush Group celebrates four million meals with FareShare
Vegetable supplier reaches milestone with food redistribution charity following consistent four-year partnership