Potato Review

4 POTATO REVIEW SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020 NEWS Editor Stephanie Cornwall 01778 395055 stephanie.cornwall@warnersgroup.co.uk Multimedai Sales Executive eresa Geeson 01778 392046 theresag@warnersgroup.co.uk Publisher Juliet Loiselle 01778 391067 Julietl@warnersgroup.co.uk Design Amanda Calre Subscriptions 01778 392464 subscriptions@warnersgroup.co.uk Subscriptions & advertising copy Potato Review, Warners Group Publications, e Maltings, West Street, Bourne, PE10 9PH www.potatoreview.com ISSN 0961–7655 © AREMI Ltd 2018 e publishers are not necessarily in agreement with opinions expressed in this journal. No responsibility can be accepted for statements made by contributors or advertisers. POTATO REVIEW is published by: Warners Group Publications, e Maltings, West Street, Bourne, PE10 9PH Printed by Warners (Midlands) Plc Manor Lane, Bourne, Lincs. PE10 9PH September/October 2020 PRINTED BY WARNERS 01778 395111 THE potato industry has been pulling together during the Covid-19 lockdown to ensure produce does not go to waste, instead channelling unsold stock to a national UK charity that distributes food to those in need. Jonathan Papworth and Greg Bliss, who grow potatoes at Fen Edge Farming Ltd in Cambridgeshire, were amongst the first to partner up with charity Fareshare, after deciding not to let their product go to waste. They donated two tonnes of bagged potatoes. Jonathan, who is also a member of the AHDB Potatoes Board said: “We were struggling to sell the stock intended for the chipping market so we decided to o’er our potatoes to those who desperately need food to feed their families. If you are a grower who has got some extra stock that cannot be sold, this is a way for you to help others.” McCain Foods (GB) is also a supporter of Fareshare and has been donating during the Covid-19 lockdown crisis. FareShare operates warehouses across the UK, reducing food waste by redistributing surplus food within the supply chain to 11,000 frontline charities and community groups, including foodbanks and schools. Commercial Manager at FareShare, Shula Granville, said: “Working with the food industry and charity sector, we get surplus food onto the plates of those who need it most. Right now our service is needed more than ever, so to have such an important donation as potatoes comes as a great help.” NEW varieties are currently being introduced throughout the UK despite being a little later than usual as a result of Covid-19 safety guards. The 10th annual Whole Crop Marketing (WCM) trials day took place in South Cave, East Yorkshire, on August 19th (see page 16 for full details) and a new salad potato variety called Jacky has also been on trial with Greenvale (see page 10 for full details). Shula Granville Fareshare A little later than usual, new varieties are unveiled Growers help food charity during Covid-19 lockdown September 9th and 10th, gave visitors the opportunity to see new and established varieties on display and learn about new seedlings being devloped by its breeding programme. The IPM team also o’ered technical updates and advice on its varieties.Full details and photos will be included on the Potato Review website - www.potatoreview.com and in the November issue. At the time of going to press, Lincolnshire-based IPM was preparing to open its doors for its variety open day, courtesy of G R Ward. The event, which was staged at Heath Lane, Normanton, near Grantham, on

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