New British potato technology company launch
Due to be launched on stand 412, hall 2, at British Potato 2013, Harrogate, Target Set Technology Ltd is a new joint venture between Standen Engineering Ltd and Target Set Ltd; the new company will be operated by board members from both companies. Bob Sykes, well known for his pioneering role within the potato industry, […]
Tackling ‘Tattie’ targets
Potato growers, retailers, health experts, politicians and Scottish Government representatives came together recently for a roundtable discussion to look at how they can work together to increase the number of potatoes on Scottish plates. Held at the Scottish Parliament, the event was hosted by Claire Baker MSP, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the […]
Department of Health promotes potatoes
These highlighted health benefits have resulted in a recommendation on the Department of Health ‘NHS Choices’ website. The site now lists potatoes in their skins as a good source of fibre, alongside wholegrains. In addition, the ‘Change4Life’ website has doubled the number of potato-based recipes by including a range of inspiring and balanced meal ideas, […]
Early CIPC applications critical
Potato Council technologist and member of the Potato Industry CIPC Stewardship Group (PICSG), Adrian Briddon, reminds growers that the ‘Be CIPC Compliant’ initiative, launched last month, urges growers and contractors to apply CIPC as early as feasible, once crops have gone into store. “This strategy improves product efficacy and, where applicable, extends the interval period […]
The sustainability debate: A win for potatoes
This comes as a result of new research from Cranfield University to compare the total greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE) and water usage for potatoes against rival carbohydrates, rice and pasta. Environmental concerns when it comes to food production is a major issue for both the farming and manufacturing industry and that’s why Potato Council not […]
‘Be CIPC Compliant’ initiative launched to the potato industry
Launched at the Potato Council’s Potato Storage Day in Lincoln, the new initiative from the Potato Industry CIPC Stewardship Group (PICSG*) is a call to action in advance of the 2013/14 storage season. “We know that the loss of this vital storage tool would be devastating to the potato supply chain,” said PCL’s Adrian Cunnington. […]
MPs lend a hand at harvesting time
Keen to observe educational activity in their constituencies, local MPs have been taking time out see how the project is influencing youngsters about food and farming. Seven visits took place, including former farming minister Sir Jim Paice MP who joined pupils at Little Thetford C of E Primary as they unearthed their ‘Casablanca’ potatoes. Similarly, […]
East Midlands Potato Day
Potato Council technical executive, Gary Collins who is organising the event says, “The East Midlands is an extremely important region for potatoes, with over 16 per cent of the GB grower base planting in excess of 16,500 hectares last year.” “A start has been made to the 2013 early harvest in the area and the […]
Potato summit improves understanding of challenges faced by all in the potato supply chain
Oversupply in 2011 followed by a short season in 2012, on a scale unheard of in over 35 years have created numerous trade tensions along the supply chain. The combination of two difficult seasons brought some long-standing industry issues home to roost. By Christmas the Potato Council Board decided that a safe environment in which […]
