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Julio 25, 2016

Potato fertilization with (Fe) nanoparticles may benefit cultivation and increase nutritional value

Work to make potatoes more nutritious by including nanoparticles in the fertilizer formulation is proving promising, according to the AHDB-funded researcher Karen Davies

RJ Herbert Engineering has been placed into administration. Company for sale

Julio 16, 2016

RJ Herbert Engineering has been placed into administration and is offered for sale.

Last week, administrators were appointed to R J Herbert Engineering and R J Herbert Group Ltd of Walton Highway near Wisbech.

Julio 16, 2016

Potato supplier Park Farm named Southern Champion Grower by McCain Foods UK

McCain Foods GB has recognised Park Farm near Leominister for its exceptional achievements over the potato crop year. Bill and Nicky Smith, of Park Farm, have received the Southern Champion Grower Award from popular chip brand McCain.

Julio 06, 2016

UK retailer Tesco introduces three-year contracts for potato growers and packers

UK Supermarket chain Tesco has announced it will issue contracts worth £12 million over three years to help support British Agriculture, and become the first retailer in the UK to introduce new long term contracts for potato growers and packers.

Junio 30, 2016

UK research project intends to turn potato waste into beauty creams.

Waste from potato crops could be ‘recycled’ into personal care products such as medical gels and beauty creams – thanks to a new University of East Anglia (UEA) research project.

UK Food Industry responds to Brexit vote

Junio 26, 2016

UK Food Industry response to Brexit vote: a disappointing result

Ian Wright CBE, Director General at the Food and Drink Federation, the voice of the UK's largest manufacturing sector - food and drink, responds to the vote to leave in the UK's EU Referendum.

Junio 24, 2016

AHDB CEO Jane King comments on Brexit vote

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s Chief Executive, Jane King, comments on the Brexit vote earlier today.

Here comes the summer! KETTLE® Chips Chorizo, Feta & Olive will replace the winter seasonal of Soy, Ginger, Chilli & Honey

Junio 22, 2016

Here comes the summer! KETTLE Chips Chorizo, Feta & Olive replace winter seasonal Soy, Ginger, Chilli & Honey

In the United Kingdom, KETTLE® Chips has introduced a new limited edition to its range of hand cooked, sharing chips which replaces the winter seasonal of Soy, Ginger, Chilli & Honey.

Junio 22, 2016

Tolsma-Grisnich Group acquires majority share in Farm Electronics Limited

Farm Electronics Limited, a UK based potato storage specialist has become part of the Tolsma-Grisnich group. The company will continue to trade and manufacture crop storage systems as Farm Electronics Limited

Junio 15, 2016

Potato prices in the United Kingdom have risen sharply

Since the start of 2016, potato prices in the United Kingdom have risen more steeply than at any other period since 2000.

Junio 14, 2016

Potato parasite’s `toolkit’ revealed

An international group of researchers has detailed the genome sequence and inner workings of the yellow Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN), providing new insights into how it can be stopped.

Junio 09, 2016

PJ Lee & Sons pleased with new storage for processing potatoes destined for chip shops

PJ Lee and Sons please with potato store built by Thurlow Nunn Standen LTD and the fitted Omnivent suction and blowing ventilation system and OmniCuro automated control systems.

Mayo 30, 2016

Purple Magic potato reaches finals of Northern Ireland Innovation competition INVENT 2016

Purple Magic, a Northern Ireland potato with high anthocyanin content, was bred by Paul Watts at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute and just reached the finals of INVENT 2016, a Northern Ireland innovation competition.

New ‘Focus on Potato’ Webcast Helps Potato Grower Minimize Spread of Blackleg

Mayo 26, 2016

New ‘Focus on Potato’ Webcast Helps Potato Growers Minimize the Spread of Blackleg

Blackleg, caused by strains of soft rot bacteria known as Dickyea, has traditionally had little impact on North American potato production, but it now appears to be on the move throughout Europe and could increasingly threaten growers in the Eastern United States.

Mayo 23, 2016

Ten Acre Snacks indulge in international success

The founders of Ten Acre, who have been flying the flag for British Food around the world, have met with the Prime Minster to mark their international success.

Mayo 16, 2016

Kettle Foods Ltd supports Kettle Bites with GBP 1.5 million campaign.

In the United Kingdom, Kettle Foods Ltd is supporting the KETTLE® Bites range throughout May and June, with the aim of educating target consumers that the new products offer great taste, but also a lighter eat for everyday snacking

Mayo 12, 2016

Fine for safety failings at McCain Foods (GB) exceeds 1 million USD

McCain Foods (GB) in Whittlesey, near Peterborough, has been fined £800,000 (1.15 million USD) for safety failings after an employee nearly lost his arm.

Mayo 11, 2016

Tong Engineering showcases latest potato handling equipment at Cereals 2016

UK Potato handling equipment manufacturer, Tong Engineering is presenting its latest equipment range at the largest arable event in the United Kingdom, Cereals