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March 30, 2011
Euro Potato: UK exports of fresh potatoes to Holland in January were 11 times higher than the 3 year average
A highlight from this report: UK exports of fresh potatoes to Holland in January were 11 times higher than the 3 year average
March 13, 2011
Rational Has Designed a New Baked Potato Accessory
Rational's new potato baker, designed for the SelfCooking Center, ensures that baked potatoes are cooked perfectly, with crisp skins and light and fluffy insides – and all at the touch of a button. The 1/1GN potato baker accessory can hold up to 28 potatoes at a time.
March 09, 2011
World Potato Congress 2012 website launched
Hosts of the World Potato Congress 2012 have launched a website to promote the 2012 event. The World Potato Congress (WPC) will be held in Edinburgh, Scotland from May 27th to May 30th 2012.
March 09, 2011
'Grow your own potatoes' now reaches 13000 schools
‘Grow Your Own Potatoes’ from Potato Council is flourishing. The educational project for primary school pupils continues to expand, with 13,000 schools registered for 2011 – the equivalent of 60 per cent of all primary schools in Great Britain taking ... Sponsored Content
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March 09, 2011
"Cultive su propias papas" es implementado por el 60% de escuelas primarias en el Reino Unido
"Cultive su propias papas", el proyecto educativo para alumnos de enseñanza primaria en el Reino Unido, sigue creciendo. Cuenta ya con 13.000 centros escolares inscritos para el 2011, el equivalente a 60 por ciento de todas las escuelas prima...
March 09, 2011
Disponible ya el sitio web del próximo Congreso Mundial de la Papa
Los anfitriones del Congreso Mundial de la Papa 2012 han puesto en marcha un sitio web para promover el evento, a celebrarse en Edimburgo, Escocia, del 27 al 30 de mayo 2012. Según Mark Prentice, quién maneja en el Consejo de la Papa lo relacionado co...
March 07, 2011
British seed potatoes in the spotlight at Fruit Logistica
The Potato Council stand at Fruit Logistica (Berlin, February) received more than 150 industry direct enquiries for seed and ware potatoes this year.
March 02, 2011
Poor weather delays potato planting in the UK
The unsettled weather is hampering progress with potato planting in the United Kingdom, says the Potato Council. 
February 19, 2011
Potato firm James Haggart and Sons falls into administration
After weeks of rumours, it has been confirmed that a Muthill potato firm has gone into administration, leading to the loss of two jobs and putting 15 more at risk. Sponsored Content 
February 14, 2011
PepsiCo admits it’ll be hard to cut salt in snacks further
PepsiCo has warned that it won't be able to make any more radical cuts to salt levels in its Walkers crisps until there have been further scientific advances.February 08, 2011
Potato Council Retail Conference offers a Fresh Outlook
There are real opportunities for the industry to optimise the fresh potato category and build long-term demand.
February 01, 2011
UK researchers show potatoes can be grown with much less water
Scientists at East Malling Research (EMR) - recognised as world experts on water management - have found a way to significantly reduce the amount of water used to grow potatoes commercially, after transferring the knowledge from early work with strawberries.February 01, 2011
United Biscuits celebrates landfill cut
United Biscuits is celebrating another success in its bid to cut waste by eliminating landfill from four of its factories.
February 01, 2011
Diamond Foods expand packaging capacity in UK Kettle Chips Plant
Diamond Foods, Inc. today announced a $10 million expansion of its production facility in Norwich, UK to meet increasing demand.January 27, 2011
New Euro-Potato report published
The Potato Council has published another issue of its monthly Euro-potato report. Northwest European potato markets firmed during the end of 2010 and prices have continued to rise in early 2011