Trends in landbouw en voedsel uit het Verenigd Koninkrijk

juni 16, 2011

Potato Yields need to improve

Potato yields need to make a stepped increase to cope with global demand, declared Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) chief scientist

juni 01, 2011

Snacks: Why we Love them

In order to stimulate, a food needs to have a very clear and obvious first taste. This needs to be strong, easy and not too complicated. To carry that taste, either sweetness or saltiness or a combination needs to be present.

mei 31, 2011

Irrigate your potatoes now, says UK senior agronomist

Don’t save your water for later – use it now, Eric Anderson, senior agronomist at Scottish Agronomy urges potato growers.

mei 09, 2011

McCain Foods turns 'chips' category around

Oven chip specialist McCain Foods' efforts to reformulate its product range combined with a targeted PR campaign has helped it to successfully navigate the healthy food storm

mei 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.

april 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

april 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'.

maart 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

maart 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.

maart 28, 2011

NFU calls for swift action on Epitrix Potato Flea Beetle threat

Food and Environmental Research Agency (FERA)

maart 28, 2011

Norwegian potatoes tested in the United Kingdom

maart 13, 2011

Rational Has Designed a New Baked Potato Accessory

Rational's new potato baker, designed for the SelfCooking Center, ensures that baked potatoes are cooked perfectly, with crisp skins and light and fluffy insides – and all at the touch of a button. The 1/1GN potato baker accessory can hold up to 28 potatoes at a time.

maart 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.

maart 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 ...

Kit del la iniciativa "Cultive su propias papas"

maart 09, 2011

"Cultive su propias papas" es implementado por el 60% de escuelas primarias en el Reino Unido

"Cultive su propias papas", el proyecto educativo para alumnos de enseñanza primaria en el Reino Unido, sigue creciendo. Cuenta ya con 13.000 centros escolares inscritos para el 2011, el equivalente a 60 por ciento de todas las escuelas prima...

maart 09, 2011

Disponible ya el sitio web del próximo Congreso Mundial de la Papa

Los anfitriones del Congreso Mundial de la Papa 2012 han puesto en marcha un sitio web para promover el evento, a celebrarse en Edimburgo, Escocia, del 27 al 30 de mayo 2012. Según Mark Prentice, quién maneja en el Consejo de la Papa lo relacionado co...