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januari 12, 2011

Seabrook Crisps launches 'Goodbye Salt, Hello Flavour' range with 90 per cent less salt

Seabrook Crisps Ltd has invested £1.5m in developing four new flavours of crisp, each with 90 per cent less salt. The new product, called Goodbye salt, Hello flavour, will be available in Jacket potato with Mediterranean tomato &herbs;Jacket potat...

januari 12, 2011

Potato Council returns to Fruit Logistica to promote seed certification scheme

Building on the success of their first visit to Fruit Logistica, Potato Council staff will again be on-hand at the show (Fruit Logistica February 9-11, Berlin) to promote the considerable benefits for growers of cultivating seed potatoes from the GB S...

januari 12, 2011

Cornish Crisp Company gains SALSA accreditation

The Cornish Crisp Company has been awarded SALSA (Safe and Local Supplier Approval) accreditation, a scheme designed for small food and drink manufacturers

januari 11, 2011

BFFF publishes frozen food report: 'British Frozen Food Industry – A Food Vision'

The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) published the report 'British Frozen Food Industry – A Food Vision', conducted by Sheffield Hallam University and Refrigeration Developments & Testing Ltd.

januari 10, 2011

CIPC Stewardship gains recognition

The UK potato industry has received recognition for the work of the CIPC (chlorpropham) Stewardship Group, as winners of ’Best Stewardship programme’ category at this year’s Agrow Awards.

januari 10, 2011

Potato producer Albert Bartlett sees profits grow 67% after TV star's ads

A television campaign featuring Desperate Housewives’ Marcia Cross helped boost profits at Airdrie-based vegetable giant Albert Bartlett by 67.6% last year to £9.9 million.

januari 09, 2011

Tong Peal introduces combined washing and polishing cleaning system

januari 07, 2011

William Chase explains why he does NOT love potatoes

William Chase lives a life dominated by potatoes. Hailing from a family of Herefordshire spud farmers, he is best known as the man behind Tyrrell's.

januari 03, 2011

Un equipo científico dirigido por el Laboratorio Sainsbury del Reino Unido ha descubierto al responsable del tizón tardío de la papa

Un equipo científico financiado con fondos comunitarios y dirigido por el Laboratorio Sainsbury del Parque Científico de Norwich (Reino Unido) ha descubierto al responsable del tizón tardío o mildiú de la patata y el tomate y el mildiú lanoso de verdur...

december 23, 2010

Haverhill peanut factory (Intersnack) is expanding

The Percy Dalton's peanut factory in Haverhill has increased its workforce over the past three weeks and plans to invest a further £2 million in expansion plans.

december 23, 2010

McCain Foods (GB) Ltd recalls Sweet Potato with Rosemary & Garlic due to potential grit contamination

McCain Foods (GB) Ltd is recalling all batches of the Sweet Potato with Rosemary and Garlic (pack size 400g) as the product potentially contains pieces of grit that became embedded within the sweet potato during harvesting.

december 19, 2010

Euro - Potato Report November 30, 2010

In the latest Euro-Potato report of November 30: NEPG estimates of EU 5 production, area and yield

december 19, 2010

Tong Peal Showcases its latest products at LAMMA 2011

december 17, 2010

UK Potato prices rise after weather disruption

Potato prices jumped sharply last week, as cold weather continued to disrupt movement between farms, packers and retailers.

december 14, 2010

Indra Nooyi headed the Financial Times Top 50 Women in World Business for 2nd year

Pepsico CEO Indra Nooyi topped a list of leading women in world business

december 14, 2010

Leatherhead predicts 2011 food trends in the United Kingdom

During the last couple of years the market has been dominated by the immediate effects of the recession and as we move into 2011 the potential ‘double-dip’ risk still looms large.

december 13, 2010

Tong Peal strengthens its sales team

Tong Peal, a leading designer and manufacturer of handling and sorting equipment in the United Kingdom, has strengthened its sales division with the appointment of Charlie Rich and Carole Metcalfe and with the promotion of Simon Lee.