Higgins Agriculture
Import & Export in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Having survived the celebrations of our fifty years in business during 2009, we looked forward to 2010 as a year of rest and recuperation. Of course, the potato industry has other ideas. For most of the season, the market had ample provides at reasonable prices. Although everyone knew there were some quality issues, particularly associated with high dry matter and bruising, this did not appear to be affecting provide or price. Then, the sting in the tail at the season's end. A mixture of extra demand, caused by the World Cup, a weather delay to earlies and poor quality of the remaining stock in store, suddenly caused big spikes to deliver and price leading to a two or three fold price increase.
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read moreThe Higgins Group has always been a family business reflecting family values. Established in 1959 by Michael Higgins, the company has been effectively managed by members of the Higgins family throughout its trading history, and during that time, has expanded to become one of the most successful and respected independent potato supply organisations in Europe. The Group's activities encompass all stages of the potato life cycle from the development of new varieties, mini-tubers and seed, handling at production, ware growing and contracting, through to storage and control on site and within customers' factories.
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read moreYou might find the following web pages of interest. They all either have potato or food industry content that is relevant to our company's operations.
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read moreAs a company we operate on several sites in England, Scotland and France and have an increasing number of home based staff throughout the UK. It is essential to keep our staff abreast of changes within the company and the latest news and developments in our business.
Independent Potato Suppliers
read moreThe Higgins Group offers its growers over 50 years' of business expertise in the potato supply industry, affording them a solid base on which to build success. Equally, its 400 plus grower network enables the company to supply customers with a range of suitable varieties where and when they are needed. A healthy, productive rural environment is of vital importance to all farmers, the The Higgins Group works alongside growers to manage the impact of large-scale potato production and maintain acceptable levels of sustainability.
Independent Potato Suppliers
read moreThe expansion of international trade has been one of the most significant contributions to the success of The Higgins Group in the first decade of the 21st century, and the potential for growth continues. The multi-lingual sales team at Pommies, the Group's trading company in France, is creating exciting new opportunities in the pursuit of ambitious targets. Based in Lille, Pommies provides a springboard for marketing potatoes grown in France and other continental countries, to supermarkets, packers and major processors across Europe.
Independent Potato Suppliers
read moreThe Higgins Group is a complete potato business, offering total supply solutions to its customers. The company is at the forefront of innovation and change, and has proved that lateral thinking enables continued growth in what is an increasingly competitive market - the supply of potatoes to processors and retailers both in the UK and abroad. Higgins counts many major companies in the processing industry amongst its ware customers, who enjoy a guarantee of product security and vendor assurance.
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