Potatoes
On the basis of Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009, the BVL has granted an emergency authorisation for the plant protection product.
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'The product will end several days earlier than normal'
2024-02-27 00:00
The quantities of potatoes harvested were smaller than usual, due to the weather, and now comes the time of reckoning. "We estimate that we will have Selenella potatoes for another five to six weeks or so," says Massimo Cristiani, president of the consortium, "so
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Potatoes, will the future be in price or service? First instalment
2024-02-27 00:00
Prices of prime potatoes have skyrocketed in the last two years, while consumption is holding up, although it has remained at similar levels for the last 3-4 years, apart from the peak during the pandemic (Click here to read more).
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Food Service channel goes blue
2024-02-27 00:00
Ruggiero launches on the market the new and exclusive Premium Box Line, a selection of the best potato varieties, each with its own culinary use, proposed in practical Total Blue boxes designed specifically for the catering world and the Cash&Carry channel. The wide range of
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Hospital issues apology after man receives 'disgusting' beige meal lacking vegetables
2024-02-27 00:00
A hospital apologized after facing backlash for serving a "disgusting" beige meal without vegetables to a patient, sparking outrage among many Britons who called it "an absolute disgrace." Lara, the patient's daughter, shared a photo on X of the meal served at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in
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Pioneer Potatoes is a relatively small family farm located in the Skagit Valley in Washington State. "We are a sixth generation farm specialising in growing, packing and shipping potatoes for the past 25 years. However, our legacy
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Hospital apologises for a tasteless meal served without vegetables
2024-02-27 00:00
A British hospital has apologised after being criticised for serving a 'disgusting', beige-coloured, vegetable-free meal to a patient, sparking outrage from many Britons who called it 'a real disgrace'. Lara, the patient's daughter, shared a photo on X of the
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New Box Premium line for potatoes arrives
2024-02-27 00:00
The Food Service channel is tinged with blue. Ruggiero launches the new and exclusive Premium Box Line on the market, a selection of the best varieties of potatoes, each with its own culinary use, proposed in practical Total Blue boxes designed specifically for the world of catering and the food service channel.
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Hospital apologises for serving lunch without vegetables
2024-02-27 00:00
A Scottish hospital has been forced to apologise after criticism for serving patients a "disgusting" beige-coloured meal with no vegetables. Lara, a patient's daughter, shared a photo on X of the lunch served at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow, which was made up of
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Farmers across Devon and Cornwall are being prompted by the Environment Agency (EA) to eschew planting "high risk" crops like maize, fodder beet, potatoes, and other root vegetables on unsuitable terrains to avert soil erosion and subsequent muddy run-off.
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The unstoppable rise of potatoes. What future?
2024-02-26 00:00
The price rigidity of demand has been demonstrated on many occasions for foodstuffs, but an even shy increase in demand in the face of a consistent rise in prices, as happened last year for potatoes in modern distribution, is a case in point, on
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"Currently there seems to be a stagnation in the potato market".
2024-02-26 00:00
"Currently, the potato market is not laying all the cards on the table," says Jan Van Luchene of the Belgian company Bruwier Potatoes. "The market has experienced a strong upswing since the New Year, which is why sellers are waiting for the right moment to
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"The potato market is seemingly at an impasse"
2024-02-26 00:00
Those in the potato market are playing their cards close to their chests, explains Jan Van Luchene from the Belgian company Bruwier Potatoes. "The market has been trending upward significantly since the New Year, and in a rapidly rising market, sellers hold off on selling their free potatoes.
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Smaller-scale grower achieves big results with grading technology
2024-02-23 00:00
Pioneer Potatoes is a relatively small family farm in the Skagit Valley of Washington state. "We're a sixth-generation farm specializing in potato growing, packing, and shipping for the past 25 years. However, our farming legacy spans over 150 years, including various other produce. Although we
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Potatoes: consumer prices fly, but volumes do not fall
2024-02-22 00:00
In the collective imagination, the potato is considered a 'poor' product, a term misused to highlight how it is the basis of our diet. We have already written about this in the not too distant past (click here to read more). And, in fact, the data analysed
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NFU24: Setting the political agenda for UK horticulture
2024-02-22 00:00
The focus at this year's Horticulture breakout session was on the relaunch of the NFU's Horticulture Growth Strategy, and that included plenty of discussion around the Seasonal Workers Scheme, crop protection, planning and fairness in the supply chain.
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UK potato prices surge due to storm impact
2024-02-22 00:00
In the UK, potato aficionados are witnessing significant price hikes across all forms, including chips, mash, roasties, and crisps, following recent storms that have left agricultural fields waterlogged. The aftermath has seen the cost of certain potato varieties climb by up to 22% in just over
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Kyrgyzstan reduced potato exports by a third in 2023
2024-02-22 00:00
In 2023, Kyrgyzstan experienced a notable downturn in its potato exports, as revealed by recent data from the National Statistical Committee. The figures indicate a substantial decrease of 29.5%, with total export volumes amounting to 42,200 tons for the year.
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A chef celebrating her 30th birthday created a viral sensation by making a multi-layered potato cake, embodying every potato lover's dream. Showcased on Instagramby 'Poppy O'Toole, the cake features various potato preparations layered together. The base is mashed potatoes, followed by potato
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Eqraft opens brand new head office in Emmeloord
2024-02-22 00:00
After a few years of continuous growth, machine builder Eqraft decided they needed a new headquarters to match their ambitions. On February 2nd and 5th, the tech company celebrated the grand opening of its brand-new location, covering a whopping 6,600 square meters and equipped with all modern
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