News for 2008

New Prepared factory

14 November 2008

40 jobs to be created as Branston invests £2.6m building new Prepared factory. Read full story

Composting trial

24 October 2008

Branston undertakes farm scale composting trial Read full story

Branston proves its green credentials

30 September 2008

Branston is now fully ISO 14001 accredited Read full story

Awards recognise long service at Branston South West

29 September 2008

Two employees recently celebrated 30 years of collective service. Read full story

First two Hot Potatoes at Branston

25 September 2008

The Branston Graduate Development Programme has yielded its first crop of new recruits. Read full story

Branston creates new jobs for Abernethy

24 September 2008

Branston continues to strengthen its workforce as fourteen new employees start at the Scottish site this month. Read full story

South West site gains ISO 14001

24 September 2008

The highest standards of environmental best practice have been recognised and rewarded at Branston Ltd. Read full story

Branston introduces Nemaslug for Brassicas

23 September 2008

Branston has extended its range of slug control products... Read full story

Awards recognise long service

12 September 2008

Four employees from Branston have celebrated half a century of collective service. Read full story

Five year-old Lucy names new potato variety

12 August 2008

Lucy is the winner of a competition organised by Branston to propose a name for their new potato variety. Read full story

Branston introduces new product

08 August 2008

A new 'value' pack of prepared potatoes is being introduced. Read full story

Development growth leads to promotion

01 August 2008

Vidyanath Gururajan (29) has been promoted to the position of Group Head: Development & Projects following a restructure of the company's Development department. Read full story

Branston to showcase new developments at Potatoes in Practice

25 July 2008

Visitors to Scotland's premier potato industry field event will be the first to see Branston's latest varieties and pest control innovations. Read full story

More than 10,000 visitors celebrate food and farming

14 July 2008

More than 10,000 people visited the Eden Project's Celebration of Food and Farmers on 20th, 21st and 22nd June. Read full story

New variety needs a name

23 June 2008

Branston is offering a unique opportunity to children visiting the Eden Project. Read full story

Schools potato harvesting

23 June 2008

Schoolchildren have been unearthing the crops they've been growing for the last few months. Read full story

Branston flying high for Multiple Sclerosis

20 June 2008

Seven high-flying fundraisers are hoping to raise thousands for the Multiple Sclerosis Trust by taking part in a sponsored parachute jump. Read full story

Branston strengthens seed division

21 May 2008

Branston has strengthened its seed division with the appointment of Stephen Hole and Peter Cargill. Read full story

Branston helps Guides earn their badges

13 May 2008

When a Lincoln Guide Unit needed help to complete their Cook badge, Branston was happy to help out. Read full story

UK potato farmers could be set to benefit from reduced carbon footprints and long-term improvements in soil structure should a trial of commercial organic compost production be successful. Read full story

Sea to Sea for premature Lincolnshire babies

07 May 2008

A charitable cyclist will travel from coast to coast later this month to raise money for the Special Care Baby Unit at Lincoln County Hospital. Read full story

Scottish potato grower completes Mini adventure

01 May 2008

A Scottish farmer travelled 400 miles to collect a Mini Cooper won at a trade exhibition last year and then promptly gave it away! Read full story

Scottish schools set to grow their own

30 April 2008

Branston has helped introduce over 200 Scottish school children to the fun of growing their own potatoes. Read full story

Branston helps South West schools to grow

25 April 2008

Branston is helping to introduce over 250 Somerset school children to the fun of growing their own potatoes. Read full story

Branston man raises over £4,000 for charity in marathon run

16 April 2008

The manager of the Branston South West site turned marathon man, raising over £4,000 for the British Heart Foundation. Read full story

£1 million investment in Abernethy site

16 April 2008

Branston has created another 11 jobs and reduced the environmental impact of its Scottish site. Read full story

Branston in Skills Pledge

01 April 2008

Branston has become the latest high profile business to sign up to the Government's Skills Pledge initiative. Read full story

Chocolate flavoured spuds set to be the next big thing

01 April 2008

Chocoholics could soon be getting their fix from potatoes if plans to import a rare Peruvian variety get the green light. Read full story

Potatoes set off for island getaway

31 March 2008

Branston has donated three tonnes of seed potatoes to a disabled support group on the remote island of Islay. Read full story

Potatoes take centre stage at a Lincolnshire school

28 March 2008

South Hykeham Primary School enjoyed a day-long potato extravaganza... Read full story

Lincolnshire children start to grow their own potatoes

25 March 2008

Branston Ltd supporting 'Grow Your Own Potatoes' 2008. Read full story

Lincolnshire potato expert to address international conference

20 March 2008

A farming expert is preparing to travel 6,500 miles to address a worldwide audience for the International Year of the Potato. Read full story

The Branston man with the big heart

17 March 2008

The manager of the Branston South West site will be running the London Marathon to help raise money for the British Heart Foundation. Read full story

Support for Swanmead Community School's Invasion Games Festival

13 February 2008

Branston has shown its commitment to adopting an active lifestyle and school sport by sponsoring an 'Invasion Games' festival. Read full story

Business success creates new job opportunities in Abernethy

18 January 2008

With things set to get even busier this year, a large number of new long-term positions have been created at the Branston factory in Scotland. Read full story

Branston Gains ISO 14001

16 January 2008

The highest standards of environmental best practice have been recognised and rewarded at Branston Ltd. Read full story

£8,000 boost for Somerset School

10 January 2008

Children at a Somerset school are celebrating the New Year with new IT equipment, following an £8,000 boost from local companies. Read full story

Branston to help Peruvian farmers as part of International Year of the Potato

01 January 2008

Future generations of Peruvian farmers are set to benefit from the generosity of a UK company. Read full story