Features

High UK demand for organic – but demand is largely being met by European imports

BRITISH organic products are “in high demand” as the UK organic food and drink market enters its 14th year of consecutive growth, newly-released figures from the Soil Association Certification reveal.

Colorado departs from Britain but potato growers are urged to remain vigilant

Rapid reporting and grower collaboration praised in wake of DEFRA's announcement that pest posed to potato industry is no longer an issue.

The potato industry of the future

As the first cohort of a new potato industry development programme completed initial training, Stephanie Cornwall joined them and gained a glimpse into the future.

Carbon-light Georgina leads the way into Tesco stores

A FIRST-of-its kind low carbon concept farm in Lincolnshire has successfully grown its first crop of potatoes that have just landed in UK stores, thanks to a partnership between retailer…

Wales pilot success sets the stage for regional roll-out of collaborative funding framework

AN initiative co-founded by Welsh potato supplier Puffin Produce has reported strong environmental results for potato and dairy enterprises following its initial pilot year and will be undergoing a full-scale…

AI advancements: The potato awakening

The onset of AI in different sectors of the potato supply chain is already making its presence felt. So what does this mean for the industry’s future?

Does Maris Piper have a future?

As major suppliers consider alternative potato varieties, can the 70-year-old favourite weather the storm or has it had its day?

‘First step’ to long-term strategy

With energy price hikes making their mark in the supply chain, new strategies are needed if profits are to be protected. We catch up with the team at RS Cockerill…