Come and see us at Potato Europe

August 2009
Come
and
see
us
at
Potato
Europe
09-10 September 2009, The Netherlands
The Potato Council will again be hosting a dedicated
arena for the British potato industry at this year’s
Potato Europe event, being held in Emmeloord, the
Netherlands.
The British trade stand brings together 14 exhibitors representing
some of the leading businesses in seed and ware production,
technology, research & development, engineering and marketing.
Mark Prentice, the Potato Council’s head of seed and export,
says, “The Potato Europe event attracts 230 exhibitors and
15,000 visitors from over 50 countries and we’ll be there
promoting the opportunities that our businesses can offer the
international industry.
“Many of these businesses are truly at the forefront of innovation in
the potato sector worldwide. Come along and see what they can
offer your organisation.”
He emphasises that the trade stand is a forum for doing business
and meeting potential clients and suppliers. “It’s a chance to
network with other stakeholders whilst developing contacts and
building future business opportunities,” adds Mark.
The Potato Council will be there as a representative of British
potato growers and exporters and together with the Sutton Bridge
Experimental Unit (SBEU) will be profiling recent research and
development activities.
See the inside pages of this issue for more information about the
exhibitors hosting at the British trade stand, number A220. Further
information about Potato Europe 2009 can be found at
www.potatoeurope2009.com
The British trade stand
Come and see us at
Potato Europe, stand A220
Bar
Kitchen
Lockers
David Hollier
Caithness Group of
companies encompasses the
world, taking seed-potato
breeding, development and
marketing to all four corners
of the globe. We now have
companies and partnerships that target markets
in North and South America, Australasia and the
Far East. These complement our existing well
established companies that meet the demands of
Europe and the Middle East. Caithness Potatoes
Ltd (CPL) is the exclusive production, sales and
export marketing licensee for all the basic seed of
the Caithness varieties produced on high health
farms in Scotland. The underlying strength in the
expansion of the Caithness portfolio is based on
the fundamental basis of excellent varieties
combined with the safe haven of production in
Scotland that allows us to produce the highest
quality of seed that is enhanced by the highest
health and management standards.
Caithness Potatoes Ltd,
26 York Place, Perth,
Perthshire, Scotland. PH2 8EH
Tel: +44 (0)1738 446723
Caithness Potato Exports Ltd.
Brigade House, Brigade Street,
London SE3 0TW
Tel: +44 (0)20 8297 1020
Email: enquiries@caithnesspotatoes.com
Website: www.caithnesspotatoes.com
Cygnet Potato
Breeders Ltd, based
in Scotland, is the
seed-potato division of
a family owned agricultural group and operates
the largest potato-breeding programme in the UK.
A significant part of the programme is devoted to
the production of French-fry and processing
varieties. Cygnet PB produce Scottish Pre-basic
and Basic seed potatoes and own the plant variety
rights to several important varieties, including:
Cabaret, Saxon, Bonnie, Bambino, Rocket, Navan,
Carlingford and Isle of Jura. These varieties offer
superior benefits in terms of yield and disease
resistance. All our seed potatoes are derived from
mini-tubers produced by our sister company
Gentech, one of the first mini-tuber production
units of its kind. Cygnet PB exports seed potatoes
and licenses production of our varieties worldwide
through a network of agents.
Cygnet Potato Breeders Ltd,
Blairfield Farm, Milnathort,
Kinross, Scotland KY13 0SG
Contact: Ian Fordyce
Tel: +44 (0)1577 862929
Fax: +44 (0)1577 863741
Email: info@cygnetpb.com
Website: www.cygnetpb.com
David Hollier
David Hollier has over
40 years experience in
the food processing
industry and has extensive knowledge of potato
processing. David has a wealth of experience of
the industry worldwide, which he applies to his
consultancy. In his role he has been active in
virtually all potato countries of the world and has a
broad knowledge of matching agronomy with
equipment. David has an extensive knowledge of
processing machinery and what is the most
suitable, where it can be obtained, limitations and
advantages (and what is the right price to pay). In
many cases the advisory role covers all aspects
from seed to product sale.
David Hollier Ltd,
Upperthorpe, Westwoodside,
Doncaster DN9 2AQ
Tel: +44 (0)1427 752698
Email: davidhollier@davidhollier.net
Website: www.davidhollier.net
www.potato.org.uk
Drywite Ltd is the world
leader in preparations for
potatoes and vegetables and
salad to extend shelf life and
to wash and eliminate
pesticide residues. Drywite began in 1933 making
our world famous Drywite potato preservative.
Nowadays we still offer the same product, but
alongside some technical potato preservatives,
vegetable preservatives and salad washes.
Drywite provides technical support and advice for
our customers though a network of distributors.
We are recruiting new distributors worldwide and
invite companies who would like to work with us
to visit us at the exhibition or contact us.
Drywite Ltd,
Park Lane, Halesowen,
West Midlands, B63 2RB
Contact: Martin Clarke
Tel: +44 (0)1384 569556
Email: martinclarke@drywite.co.uk
Website: www.drywite.co.uk
Greenvale AP is one
of the UK’s leading
potato companies and
recognises the
importance of using the
finest quality seed to produce the finest quality
ware potatoes. With a strategy of ‘from-seed totable’, Greenvale AP provides a comprehensive
service meeting the needs of growers, retailers,
processors, caterers and wholesalers. A fully
integrated service is provided with an innovative
and exclusive range of our own varieties, the
largest technical team in Europe, growing and
storage solutions and a thriving export seed
business.
Greenvale AP Ltd,
Springfield, Burrelton,
Blairgowrie, Perthshire PH13 9PJ
Contact: David Rankin
Tel: +44 (0)1828 670343
Email: david.rankin@greenvale.co.uk
Website: www.greenvale.co.uk
Herbert Engineering
specialise in potato
handling equipment for
the agricultural, freshpack and process industries.
With more than 35 years of experience in
providing robust, hard working and market leading
equipment to its customers, Herbert work to a
policy of design, build, install, and support,
allowing them to create standard products for their
range and bespoke products and installations
based around their customers individual needs.
Exporting to 14 countries worldwide, Herbert has
an excellent reputation throughout Europe and
worldwide, which is backed up by its sister
company Herbert BV, based in the Netherlands
and a network of agents across the world. Please
visit us at Potato Europe stand B160 for a
demonstration of the Herbert Auto-sort 2000. We
look forward to seeing you there.
R J Herbert Engineering,
Middle Drove, Marshland St James,
Nr Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE14 8JT
Contact: Any Hubble
Tel: +44 (0)1945 430666
Fax: +44 (0)2945 430487
Email: sales@rjherbert.co.uk
Website: www.rjherbert.co.uk
Potato Council represents
British potato growers and carries
out all aspects of research to
improve the health and
competitiveness of the British
seed and ware crop. The seed
and export division works to help
increase Britain’s potato exports,
not as an agent, but by undertaking a number of
activities hand-in-hand with British exporters, on a
non-profit basis. We refer overseas enquiries to
relevant exporters using our database of
exporting firms, undertake desk and market
research on potential markets for GB potatoes,
organise outward missions of British exporters to
overseas markets and inward missions of
overseas buyers to Britain. We also run stands at
major international trade fairs and represent
British exporters in the international media as well
as collating GB export statistics.
Potato Council,
Rural Centre, West Mains,
Newbridge, Midlothian,
Scotland EH28 8NZ
Contact: Mark Prentice – Head of Seed &
Export
Tel:+44 (0)131 472 4149
Email: mprentice@potato.org.uk
Mylnefield Research
Services Ltd, the
commercial subsidiary
to Scottish Crop
Research Institute, is the world leading centre for
potato breeding and research. MRS breeds
potatoes for a range of commercial companies for
both the fresh and the processing markets.
Currently 9 varieties of potatoes bred by MRS are
available commercially including Lady Balfour (the
UK’s leading organic potato variety), Vale
Sovereign (voted Tesco’s best new produce
variety 2008), Mayan Gold (endorsed by celebrity
chef) and Anya (noticed for it’s excellent flavour). In
addition MRS is developing new crop protection
strategies, bio-fortification of potatoes and
developing software packages for potato
agronomists.
Mylnefield Research Services Ltd,
Errol Road, Invergowrie,
Dundee, Scotland DD2 5DA
Contact: Dr Jonathan Snape
Tel: +44 (0)1380 568568
Email: jsnape@mrsltd.com
Website: www.mrsltd.com
Potato Council,
Agriculture and Horticulture Development
Board, Stoneleigh Park,
Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2TL
Contact: Sophie Lock – Seed & Export
Executive
Tel: +44 (0)24 7669 2051
Email: slock@potato.org.uk
Website: www.potato.org.uk
Pep Ltd was
founded in 1993 but
only started trading
in 2003. All
shareholders at Pep have vast experience in the
world potato business. Pep Ltd is predominantly
involved in the growing and marketing of seed and
table potatoes for export and import of new
potatoes and onions. We market over 50,000 Mts
every season to more than 20 countries
worldwide. Our associated company in Spain
PepSur Marketing SL are the exclusive marketing
agents in Portuguese and Spanish territories of
Irish Potato Marketing Ltd (IPM Ltd) and Cygnet
PB varieties. We are also agents for Cygnet PB in
other selected markets. The majority of our
production is from minitubers in the safe haven of
Scotland enabling us to provide high quality
limited generation seed to our customers.
Pep Ltd.,
3 The Cottages, Wester Meathie,
Forfar, Angus,
Scotland DD8 1XJ
Contact: Vincent Lumb
Tel: +44 (0)1307 820792
Email: info@pep-eu.com
Website: www.pep-eu.com
Potato Review is an
independent journal
serving the UK industry
and subscribers in more
than 50 countries. For nearly 20 years we have
been reporting on developments in marketing,
agronomy, disease control and crop handling to
keep growers, agronomists, processors and
produce buyers up to date with new research and
technology. The potato sector in the UK is widely
acknowledged as being among the most
advanced in the world and we aim to reflect and
promote best practice in domestic production
along with news of innovations in cultivation,
harvesting and packing technology at home and
overseas.
AREMI Ltd,
Barnside, Nairdwood Way,
Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire HP16 0QW
Contact: Gillian Davison
Tel: +44 (0)1494 864121
Email: subs@potatoreview.com
Website: www.potatoreview.com
Saltire Seed Ltd is a cooperative of 15 specialist
seed producers based in
Scotland. Formed in
1992, Saltire is now
recognised as being one of the leading suppliers
of seed internationally to the processing industry.
Saltire offers total seed supply management, full
visibility and traceabilty, a first rate level of service,
a commitment to customer satisfaction and a
multiplication programme to suit your needs.
Saltire Seed Ltd,
Saltire House, Potterton,
Aberdeen, Scotland AB23 8UY
Contact: Tim Halliwell
Tel: +44 (0)1358 742000
E-mail: tim@saltire-seed.co.uk
Website: www.saltire-seed.co.uk
www.potato.org.uk
Scottish
Government
(SG) is the
National Plant
Health Authority for Scotland. SASA, a Division of
SG, provides ‘Science & Advice for Scottish
Agriculture’ and is the certifying authority for seed
potato production in Scotland. SASA manages
the Seed Potato Classification Scheme that
ensures the production of high quality seed
potatoes in Scotland through official inspections
to strict tolerances for freedom from disease and
trueness to type. SASA also liaises with importing
countries regarding phytosanitary conditions for
potato export and carries out a range of scientific
activities in support of the Scottish potato
industry. For example, Scottish seed potatoes are
derived initially from in-vitro microplants
pathogen-tested in SASA’s nuclear stock unit.
SASA’s activities also include high-tech diagnostic
services and an active potato research
programme.
Science & Advice for Scottish Agriculture
1 Roddinglaw Road, Edinburgh,
Scotland EH12 9FJ
Contact: Pieter van de Graaf
Tel: +44 (0)131 244 6354
Email: Pieter.vandeGraaf@sasa.gsi.gov.uk
Website: www.sasa.gsi.gov.uk
Skea Organics
Ltd specialises in
the growing and
marketing of
organic produce, especially seed potatoes, ware
potatoes and vegetables. Our climate in Scotland
allows us to produce seed with very low levels of
disease, even without the aid of chemicals. Our
portfolio of varieties, selected for organic farming
from the portfolios of leading breeders, includes
modern varieties with the best available disease
resistance as well as a range of heritage varieties
with special appearance and taste characteristics.
We currently supply organic seed potatoes to
growers in the UK, Ireland and Germany and are
keen to find new customers in Europe where we
believe the quality of our seed will provide benefit
to growers.
Skea Organics Ltd,
East Mains Farm, Auchterhouse,
Dundee, Scotland DD3 0QN,
Contact: Andrew Skea
Tel: +44 (0)1382 320453
Email: andrew@skea.co.uk
Website: www.skea.co.uk
Sutton Bridge
Experimental Unit
is a leading player in
the international
arena of independent potato storage research. Its
capability is in R&D, knowledge transfer and the
provision of consultancy services on potato
storage including disease diagnostics and
training. Globally, the team at SBEU are one of
the most experienced groups specialising in this
area, with expertise in storage management,
sprout suppression and pathology. If you have an
enquiry relating to potato storage, visit our stand
in the British Pavilion or contact us using the
details below. SBEU is operated by the Potato
Council, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the UK
Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board
(AHDB).
Sutton Bridge Experimental Unit,
East Bank, Sutton Bridge,
Spalding, Lincolnshire PE12 9YD
Contact: Adrian Cunnington
Tel: +44 (0)1406 351444
Email: acunnington@potato.org.uk
Website: www.potato.org.uk
British Potato 2009
Where? Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate, Yorkshire, UK.
When? 25 – 26 November 2009.
What? A unique showcase for the whole of the British potato industry.
The Potato Council’s biannual British Potato Event 2009 will take
place at the end of this coming November in Harrogate, in the
north of England. A high profile and authoritative one-stop-shop
for products and services covering every aspect of potato
production and marketing, the event is directly relevant to all
involved in the potato supply chain. The previous event, in 2007
saw delegates from over 27 different countries, as well as
representatives from the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
This year’s event will include demonstrations and presentations
from world-class speakers, topical hands-on workshops and
the hugely popular industry dinner.
Mark Prentice, head of seed and export of the Potato
Council says, “This is a key event for anyone with an
interest in this multi-billion pound industry. We strive for
constant improvement in order to keep people up-to-date
with practical advances in everything from agronomy to
packaging and will also be advising on new marketing and
business techniques.”
Further information about British Potato 2009 can be found at
www.bp2009.co.uk. Or, contact Des Vickers on
+44 (0)7771 528179 / des.vickers@confevents.co.uk
POTATO COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS
Mark Prentice
Head of Seed and Export
Potato Council,
Rural Centre,
West Mains,
Newbridge,
Midlothian EH28 8NZ
Tel:+44 (0) 131 472 4149
Fax: +44 (0) 131 472 4065
Email: mprentice@potato.org.uk
Sophie Lock
Seed and Export Executive
Potato Council,*
Agriculture and Horticulture
Development Board,
Stoneleigh Park,
Kenilworth,
Warwickshire CV8 2TL
Tel: +44 (0) 247 669 2051
Email: slock@potato.org.uk
*Please note the new Potato Council headquarters address