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  Latest News 11 November 2008

  Alan Coxon Roadshow Demonstration

  Click here to watch the footage of Alan's first roadshow in Cardiff. He teamed up with the Potato Council in a bid to challenge the nation and address some common mis-conceptions about the potato.

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  Latest News 23 July 2008

  How The Uber Tuber Changed Britain

  From their arrival on these shores in the 16th century to the current day, potatoes have played a crucial role in both the lives and diets of the British people.  From the desperate days of WWII to today’s problem of soaring food prices, people have relied on potatoes as a healthy and cheap way to enjoy a healthy, balanced diet.

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  Latest News 9 July 2008

  Household budget battles knock rice off the menu

  As inflation soars out of control and the cost of everyday life rockets, three quarters of Brits (76%) are trying to save money by cooking more basic meals, according to new research released today.

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  Latest News 19 June 2008

  West Country Potato Farmers Today Urged Consumers To Pick Up Potatoes!

  West Country potato farmers took action today (19 June 2008) at Exeter’s Farmers Market – as research from Potato Council shows the younger generation are forsaking potatoes for pasta. This is despite the fact that potatoes offer more nutrients for your money, including iron. According to the latest NDNS survey around 40% of women under 50, are consuming well below the recommended daily intake of this vital nutrient.

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  Latest News 17 June 2008

  Nell McAndrew backs British potato farmers latest campaign

  As the credit crunch bites and food prices rocket, Nell McAndrew today backs potato farmers by launching a campaign by the Potato Council to encourage shoppers to return to the kind of ‘wartime diet’ staples such as potatoes that their mothers and grandmothers ate to obtain their daily nutrients whilst allowing them to keep an eye on their wallets.

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