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Marzo 29, 2015

Potato Council publishes annual market intelligence report on GB potatoes

Late last week, the Potato Council published its annual GB Potatoes Market Intelligence report, wrapping up all key information about the GB potato market in order to inform decision-making and provide answers for common questions about the industry.

Marzo 26, 2015

Tyrrells launches poshcorn popcorn range

Tyrrells, the English snack brand, this week is unveiling its new Poshcorn popcorn range.

Haith Group Multi-wash: a look inside the washer

Marzo 25, 2015

Haith Group introduces new Multi-Wash System for potatoes and other root crops

The new Haith Multi-Wash System offers de-stoning-barrel washing and brush polishing all in one unit - and now also a split barrel, which allows the washing section to rotate in the opposite direction to the polishing rollers.

Polfarm's Tong Peal built stainless steel washing line

Marzo 23, 2015

Tong Peal expands International Customer Base with two Large-Scale Packhouse Contracts

Tong Peal Engineering, the UK’s longest established vegetable handling equipment manufacturer, is further expanding its international customer base, with not one, but two orders for large-scale stainless steel washing and processing equipment from Polish firm Polfarm.

Marzo 15, 2015

McCain Foods launches frozen mashed potato in UK retail

According to the Grocer, McCain Foods GB has introduced frozen mashed potato (650g) in the United Kingdom for its retail customers.

Marzo 10, 2015

Aldi crisp packet contains only a single potato.

Aldi’s reputation could be in tatties after a customer opened a packet of crisps bought in store and found nothing but a whole potato inside.

Marzo 03, 2015

Horticulture Week Potato Grower of the Year: Corkers Crisps

The proverb 'two heads are better than one' has certainly proved to be true for best friends and owners of Corkers Crisps, Rod Garnham and Ross Taylor. Four years ago, the duo emptied their piggy banks and used every bit of cash they had to set up the firm.

Marzo 01, 2015

UK Organic Food Sales surge thanks to Lidl and Aldi

The UK food industry has seen a surge in the sales of organic foods according to an annual report by the Soil Association.

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Febrero 26, 2015

Issues in the UK potato sector require closer relationships

Better relationships between UK potato growers and the rest of the supply chain are needed if the sector is to cope with its current downturn.

Febrero 25, 2015

UK industry exhibitors report excellent outcomes from Fruit Logistica

Building on the growing success of its collaboration over the past two years, Potato Council and Horticultural Development Company (HDC) brought the largest collaborative UK stand yet to this year’s Fruit Logistica event in Berlin.

Febrero 12, 2015

Tasty treat: how we showed fat to be the sixth taste

Humans are thought to be able to taste five qualities but technological advances combined with sophisticated research means we can now test for more subtle tastes we haven’t known about.

Febrero 09, 2015

Tong Peal celebrates its 85 year history of Engineering Excellence

Tong Peal Engineering, the UK's leading designer and manufacturer of grading and handling equipment for the vegetable industry is celebrating its 85th anniversary in 2015.

Febrero 04, 2015

Jon Rennie joins Herbert Engineering as Operations Manager

Herbert Engineering has appointed Jon Rennie as operations manager.

Febrero 02, 2015

Pom-Bear expands its range of Teddy Shaped Potato Snacks in the UK with a Cheese Variant

Snack brand Pom-Bear is expanding its range of teddy shaped potato snacks in the United Kingdom with the launch of a new Cheese variant

Febrero 02, 2015

Tong Peal Engineering appoints Steven Skipper as new area manager

Tong Peal Engineering has boosted its sales team with the appointment of Steven Skipper as new area sales manager, who will help drive sales in 2015.

Febrero 01, 2015

Even larger EU 2014/15 potato crops weighing on prices

Production estimates in North-Western Europe, already known to be strong, have seen upwards revisions following the receipt of additional yield data - now exceeding 28Mt from a record 547,000ha.

Enero 31, 2015

Unstable potato prices at the root of Corkers Crisps

Unstable prices for agriculture have turned two British farmers into potato chip producers: Here is how childhood friends Rod Garnham and Ross Taylor established Corkers Crisps.

Enero 31, 2015

Herbert pre-owned – Top Machinery at prices you'll love

With all of its machinery built to last, Herbert’s stock of pre-owned machinery offers flexible options for meeting peaks in demand or simply to upgrade an existing system.