Potato News from United Kingdom

Irrigation best practice guide for potatoes published
May 28, 2015

Irrigation Best Practice Guide for potatoes published

To support UK Potato Growers in decisions regarding irrigation and water use, AHDB Potatoes (Potato Council) has published a best practice guide 'Irrigation and water use'.
Educating the Next Generation of Potato Industry Innovators in the United Kingdom
May 20, 2015

Educating the Next Generation of Potato Industry Innovators in the United Kingdom

AHDB Potatoes launched its first ever ‘Next Generation’ programme, a series of 9 business and technical days that - for a selected few - will provide exposure to the whole supply chain.
Haith Group upgrades its successful Rotatip box tipper
May 19, 2015

Haith Group upgrades its successful Rotatip box tipper

The Haith Rotatip box tipper has proved to be a firm favorite with vegetable packers, since its introduction into the global tippler market in 2008.
McCoy's Ridged Crisps unveil new look
May 19, 2015

McCoy's Ridged Crisps unveil New Look

The UK’s ridged crisp, McCoy’s, is unveiling a modern new look across its entire range this summer.
Potato products recall in the United Kingdom
May 12, 2015

Potato products recall in the United Kingdom

Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Morrison’s are recalling a number of food products after a batch of potatoes used as ingredients in all of them was found to contain small pieces of metal. The affected batch of potatoes originated from a single supplier.
Buying fresh potatoes online (United Kingdom)
May 12, 2015

Buying fresh potatoes online (United Kingdom)

In the latest Consumer Category Report of the Potato Council, one of the topics addressed is the online sales of fresh potatoes - including actual growth, comparison to competitive products and grocery in general as well as future opportunities
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Blightcast warnings (UK) adapted to more aggressive blight strains
April 29, 2015

Blightcast warnings (UK) adapted to more aggressive blight strains

Potato growers and agronomists in he United Kingdom will be better prepared to cope with more aggressive blight strains this season, with a new BlightCast warning tailored to focus on infections now typically occurring earlier in the season at cooler temperatures.
Tong Peal EasyClean HydroSep easily separates debris and stones from the crop
April 29, 2015

Tong Peal EasyClean HydroSep easily separates debris and stones from the crop

Tong Peal Engineering, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of quality vegetable handling equipment has launched its latest innovation in crop cleaning with the new EasyClean Hydro-Sep.
Food Industry criticized for exercise-messaging
April 24, 2015

Food Industry criticized for exercise-messaging

Physical activity has little role in tackling obesity - and instead public health messages should squarely focus on unhealthy eating, doctors say.
Smashburger's signature french fry offering is fries tossed in Italian olive oil, rosemary and garlic
April 23, 2015

Smashburger restaurant chain makes its way to the United Kingdom

Smashburger restaurant chain makes its way to the United Kingdom, with 35 restaurants expected to open.
Permira announces sale of Iglo Group to Nomad for €2.6 billion
April 20, 2015

Permira announces sale of Iglo Group to Nomad for €2.6 billion

Permira announces today that a company backed by Permira Europe III has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Iglo Foods Holdings Limited (“Iglo Group”, or the “Group”), Europe’s largest frozen food business, to Nomad Holdings Limited (“Nomad”) for €2.6 billion.
McCain Foods (GB) latest Fries are specifically targeting adults
April 15, 2015

McCain Foods (GB) latest Fries specifically targeting adults

BrandOpus, a strategic design agency specialising in brands, has worked with McCain Foods (GB) , the best selling frozen potato brand in the United Kingdom, to create a new range of Fries designed to appeal to an adult audience.
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Albert Bartlett buys Heinz Aunt Bessie potato processing facility in Norfolk
April 08, 2015

Albert Bartlett buys Heinz Aunt Bessie potato processing facility in Norfolk

The Heinz 'Aunt Bessie' potato factory in Norfolk that was scheduled to close this April, will be sold to potato company Albert Bartlett.
Pringles launches new tortilla range in United Kingdom
April 06, 2015

Pringles launches new tortilla range in United Kingdom

Pringles Tortilla, the latest corn chips snack innovation from Pringles, is hoping to revolutionise the category in three key areas: shape, taste and convenience.
Potato Council publishes annual market intelligence report on GB potatoes
March 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.
Tyrrells launches poshcorn popcorn range
March 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
March 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.

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