CEO Chris Claridge Potatoes industry value at $982 million – Close to a Billion Dollars. Potatoes New Zealand has two important key strategic goals we are endeavouring to achieve by 2025. These were set in 2013 as part of our Strategic Plan. Leading into a Levy Referendum Vote during April and May it’s important…
By Stuart Wright Potatoes Levy Referendum This year is vital for all of us who are part of Potatoes NZ; growers and our industry in general. The upcoming Levy Referendum is the time to focus on our successes and goals in the last few years. Our strategy has involved realistic and sensible ways to maintain…
If there’s one thing guaranteed to get some of the foodie purists het up on social media, it’s ‘processed’ or pre-packaged versions of primary produce. I’ve seen so much huffing and harrumphing, for example, over pre-chopped vegetables ready to roast in the oven. Or pre-chopped stir-fry or vege soup mixes. Why? Because, the offended ones…
Last weekend a worker died after becoming trapped in a potato harvester near Pukekohe. The accident happened at a potato farm near Puni, Waikato shortly before 1pm on Saturday 17th February. CEO of Potatoes New Zealand Inc., Chris Claridge, said the accident a real tragedy. “Any death is a tragedy. Worker health and safety is…
New Zealand fry exports continue to increase at a steady rate to both Australia and other markets. In November 6,790 tonnes were shipped, up 3.3% on the November 2016 total, with annual exports up 9.2% to 66,95 tonnes, the highest annual total since July 2014. The average price of fry imports in November was NZ$1,399/tonne,…
Greymouth Nursery are looking for supply of seed potatoes for their customers. They have had lots of requests for seed potatoes from customers who have harvested and want another crop. Their regular suppliers have both sold out. If you have some certified seed potatoes for sale please contact the team at Greymouth Nursery. Any help…
For many Kiwis, it’s their favourite meal. Fish and Chips. But when it comes to hot chips, how little is too little, and how many is too many? Listen to Lloyd Burr interview Kate Underwood (Chip Group Training & Education Manager) on RadioLIVE Drive about the ideal sized scoop, preferred chip cost and much more……
In her latest blog Niki Bezzant discusses the lack of variety and range of potatoes available in Australia. You could say… “we don’t know how lucky we are, mate!” I cooked Christmas dinner for 13 this year in Melbourne. It was fun planning and shopping for a Christmas feast at a Melbourne food market; interesting…
Don’t miss your opportunity to hear award winning agronomist John Sarup speak at the Potatoes New Zealand Grower Talks, in association with FAR. Confirmed dates and venues as follows… Pukekawa – Thursday, 18 January 9.30-11.30am Pukekohe Indian Association (PIA) Events Centre – 57 Ward Street, Pukekohe Matamata – Thursday, 18 January 2:30 – 4:30pm AS Wilcox – 236 Hopkins Road,…
The Potatoes New Zealand office will be closed on Friday 22nd December, reopening Monday 8th January. Wishing everyone a safe and fun filled festive season. Merry Christmas from all the team at Potatoes New Zealand.