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Call for potato industry to support future storage capacity

THE CIPC Residues Monitoring Group (CRMG), a cross-industry body, has submitted its second-year draft report with the Health and Safety Executive's Chemical Regulation Division (CRD).

7,100-plus potato growing kits distributed in schools

THIS year’s Grow Your Own Potatoes (GYOP) initiative reached more than 210,000 children, with 7,100 kits distributed to schools in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Potato product community milestone

PROCESSED potato product manufacturer McCain Foods has celebrated the second anniversary of a community shop it has funded through product donations.

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Three potato growers recognised with Agri Influencer Awards

THREE potato growers have been recognised for their use of social media to increase awareness and share knowledge with international audiences.

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Molecular innovations to be explained at potato event

SCIENTISTS from The James Hutton Institute will be showcasing molecular innovations that are transforming the way potato breeders select for key traits, as well as explaining why these innovations are…

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New variant of leafroll virus

RESEARCHERS from The James Hutton Institute and the Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA), have discovered that a new variant of potato leafroll virus (PLRV) is rapidly replacing the…

National Fish & Chip Day takes place on June 6th 2024

Chippy prices double

BRITAIN'S chippy staples have more than doubled in price over the past decade, new figures have revealed.

30% of crisps consumers favour green packaging

Potato snack producers using environment-friendly packs are more likely to appeal to buyers aged 18-44, survey reveals, while older consumers are less concerned.

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Global shifts expected as domestic potato growers increase production

A MAJOR shift in the global potato industry is imminent as developing countries expand their market share in production and processing, according to RaboResearch, the knowledge and insights centre of…

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Meal milestone for potato product producer

Food redistribution charity benefits from three million potato-based meals.

Call for potato industry to support future storage capacity

7,100-plus potato growing kits distributed in schools

Potato product community milestone

Three potato growers recognised with Agri Influencer Awards

Molecular innovations to be explained at potato event

New variant of leafroll virus

Chippy prices double

30% of crisps consumers favour green packaging

Global shifts expected as domestic potato growers increase production

Meal milestone for potato product producer

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