Potato News from United Kingdom

March 11, 2021

Good demand for first Jersey Royals

The harvest of the famous Jersey Royal potato has started on the island, the initial volumes are small and are sold via wholesale markets in London and Southampton, before moving across the rest of the United Kingdom.

Tesco to sell unwashed potatoes in order to reduce foods waste

March 11, 2021

Tesco to sell unwashed potatoes in order to reduce food waste

A move to cut down on food waste by selling unwashed potatoes – and in doing so potentially double their shelf-life - is being launched by Tesco.

Mackie's invests £750,000 in production facility for popped veggie chips

February 26, 2021

Mackie's invests in production facility to produce popped wholesums snacks

The joint venture behind Mackie’s Crisps is investing £750,000 (just over 1 million USD) in a new production facility to scale up production of a new snack brand.

February 26, 2021

Tong introduces updates to its range of vegetable polishing equipment

As part of the company’s ongoing development programme, Tong Engineering has unveiled several updates to its range of vegetable polishing equipment.

February 22, 2021

AHDB: We are making potatoes trendy again!

Our new marketing campaign 'The new packed lunch' has already proven to be successful by catching a spot in the top ten UK Twitter trending topics on 9 February 2021.

February 21, 2021

UK Potato Storage Specialist Crop Systems Limited sees growing business

UK Potato Storage Specialist Crop Systems Limited is responding to major growth in its business with further investment at its factory and new appointments, including Tony Barnes as Sales Manager.

February 11, 2021

Paperless Load Passports Now Available on Agri-Food Chain Platform KisanHub

Agri-Food Chain Platform KisanHub has launched Paperless Load Passports. This solution allows users to manage the movement of products through the supply chain all on their mobile devices.

February 08, 2021

Brexit: Seed potatoes at EU crossroads

AHDB Head of Export Trade Development for Potatoes, Patrick Hughes spoke of the importance of the EU market to seed potato growers and how he was hoping for a rapid resolution to the prohibition on UK exports to the Continent.

February 05, 2021

Bridging the gap between potato growers and scientists

To ensure the research AHDB funds has the biggest impact and benefit for the potato industry, they work to connect growers with researchers and scientists with initiatives like their Strategic Spot Farms.

February 01, 2021

Scottish Seed Potato growers working hard to restore EU market

The Scottish seed potato industry has harnessed willing buyers in Europe to support their efforts to get the European Commission to re-think its current ban on the importation of UK seed stocks – yet the chances of success remain 50/50.

Packed Lunch campaign in the UK to champion the jacket spud (baked potato)

February 01, 2021

The New Packed Lunch campaign to champion the jacket spud

AHDB is launching a new marketing campaign this February, with the amazing jacket potato (baked potato) at its heart.

End of November Potato Stocks (grower held) 2015-2020 (Courtesy: AHDB)

January 24, 2021

End of November Potato Stocks in Great Britain above five year average

Grower held potato stocks in Great Britain, as at the end of November 2020, are estimated to total 3.27Mt. This is up 12.5% (363Kt) from 2019 and 4.7% (147Kt) to the 5-year average (2015-2019).

Grow Your Own Potatoes Programme to continue in 2021

January 24, 2021

'Grow Your Own Potatoes', a popular education programme in the United Kingdom will continue in 2021

The Grow Your Own Potatoes (GYOP) Programme will go ahead as planned in 2021 with the support of the potato industry.

Potato giant Albert Bartlett bags profits rise

January 16, 2021

Potato company Albert Bartlett sees profits rise

Albert Bartlett, one of Scotland’s best-known potato companies, enjoyed a boost in sales and profits last year.

January 14, 2021

Tong pushes forward with second phase of New Factory build

Tong Engineering is delighted to announce the go-ahead for construction of the second phase development at its new manufacturing facility in Spilsby.

January 06, 2021

The potato company Scotty Brand saves 27 tons of plastic from its packaging

In one year, a Scottish potato company removed almost 27 tons of plastic from its packaging.

Laura Bounds recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours list 2021

January 05, 2021

Laura Bounds of Kent Crisps recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours list 2021

Laura Claire Bounds recieves an MBE in recognition of her work done through the firm she owns, Kent Crisps of Bridge near Canterbury.

January 04, 2021

Brexit: Scottish minister pledges to fight for seed potato exporters

The Scottish Government has said the seed potato industry is facing disaster through the Brexit deal. Exports of seed potatoes - a vital Scottish export - will not be part of a trade deal between the UK and EU