Cadena de Suministro de Papas del Reino Unido

Mayo 12, 2011

Tong Peal showcases Caretaker and Easyfill 2011 at Cereals 2011

Tong Peal Engineering is exhibiting its latest range of farm and pack house equipment at Cereals 2011.

Mayo 09, 2011

Continuing drought increases common scab threat for UK potato growers

Lack of rain has affected most of England and Wales and unusually dry ground may result in higher levels of common scab than in the last few years, says Potato Council technical executive Chris Steele.

Mayo 06, 2011

Survey finds no Dickeya in Scottish potatoes

There were no positive findings of the potato disease Dickeya during post-harvest sampling of the Scottish 2010/11 potato crop, SASA has announced.

Abril 26, 2011

UK: Dry weather results in increased weed competition for emerging potatoes

Many potato crops are now emerging alongside intensive weed competition, with continued dry weather conditions having significantly reduced the efficacy of all residual herbicide treatments.

Abril 19, 2011

Soaring potato prices mean crisps will cost a packet

Bags of crisps are set to cost a packet - thanks to the soaring cost of potatoes.

Abril 07, 2011

Potato Council partners with School Food Trust

School cooks across the country are being offered new inspiration for using potatoes on healthy menus for children

Abril 02, 2011

The great potato debate: potatoes ARE vegetables

In Britain, each person eats 207lb of this versatile vegetable every year and surveys suggest two-thirds of us believe in the case of the jacket spud at least that it qualifies as one of our recommended 'five portions of fruit and veg a day'.

Marzo 30, 2011

Euro Potato: UK exports of fresh potatoes to Holland in January were 11 times higher than the 3 year average

A highlight from this report: UK exports of fresh potatoes to Holland in January were 11 times higher than the 3 year average

Marzo 30, 2011

Scottish seed potato exports to Egypt soar despite turmoil

There may be political turmoil in the Middle East but Scottish seed potato exports to that part of the world have just risen to new heights.

Marzo 28, 2011

NFU calls for swift action on Epitrix Potato Flea Beetle threat

Food and Environmental Research Agency (FERA)

Marzo 28, 2011

Norwegian potatoes tested in the United Kingdom

Marzo 21, 2011

Administrar exitosamente los residuos de la papa

La reducción de residuos en la cadena de suministro de la papa está relacionada directamente con un manejo cuidadoso del suelo, las semillas y el agua, según James Andrews, cuya procesadora tiene la intención de reducir drásticamente los residuos media...

Marzo 21, 2011

Winning the war against potato waste

Reducing waste in the potato supply chain comes down to careful management of soil, seed and water, as James Andrews discovers.

Marzo 19, 2011

QV Foods creating a new potato vodka

A British potato vodka is being developed as a mass-market alternative to premium potato vodka Chase by potato supplier QV Foods

Marzo 14, 2011

Chase potato vodka signs Sainsbury's deal

Devotees of Chase Vodka – the only English potato vodka – will be able to buy their tipple from hundreds of supermarket outlets as a result of a tie-up with Sainsbury's.

Marzo 09, 2011

World Potato Congress 2012 website launched

Hosts of the World Potato Congress 2012 have launched a website to promote the 2012 event. The World Potato Congress (WPC) will be held in Edinburgh, Scotland from May 27th to May 30th 2012.

Marzo 09, 2011

Birds Eye launch Mini Potato Waffles

To celebrate the 30th birthday of the Birds Eye Potato Waffle, the UK’s leading frozen food brand is launching a tasty new mini version.

Marzo 09, 2011

'Grow your own potatoes' now reaches 13000 schools

‘Grow Your Own Potatoes’ from Potato Council is flourishing. The educational project for primary school pupils continues to expand, with 13,000 schools registered for 2011 – the equivalent of 60 per cent of all primary schools in Great Britain taking ...