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Sarah’s Leek & Potato Soup
There’s nothing quite like a steaming bowl of leek and potato soup on a chilly day. It’s timeless, hearty, and so easy to make. This recipe - kindly shared by Sarah - uses our Particularly Good Potatoes 10mm diced potatoes for extra ease and consistency, so you get...
Harvest Time at Turvelaws: How We Lift Our Potatoes
Autumn is one of the busiest and most exciting times on our farm. After months of planting, tending, and nurturing, the potato plants have finished their growing cycle and it’s time for harvest - or, as we call it in farming terms, “lifting.” This is the point at...
Potato Dauphinoise with Doddington Dairy Cheese
A French classic meets Northumbrian flair in this rich and velvety dish. Made with bespoke cut Particularly Good Potatoes and award-winning cheese from Doddington Dairy, it’s the perfect side for your Sunday roast or a cosy main with a crisp green salad. Using our 3mm...
Feeding the Roots: Why Irrigation Is Essential to Every Crop
When we talk about potatoes, we often focus on what ends up on the plate - crisp golden chips, fluffy mash, or a roastie with the perfect crunch. But before any of that, before the harvest, before the processing line, there’s a critical, often unseen component that...
Inspiring the Next Gen at the Children’s Countryside Day
On Wednesday 5th June, the Particularly Good Potatoes team joined over 1,700 children and teachers for this year’s Children’s Countryside Day, hosted by the fantastic Glendale Agricultural Society. With a focus on showing young people where their food comes from and...
Don’t Bin the Skin: Unlocking the Power of Potato Peels
At Particularly Good Ltd, we’re passionate about promoting the humble potato in all its glory. Our latest campaign, “Don’t Bin the Skin”, shines a spotlight on the often-overlooked potato peel - a true nutritional powerhouse that deserves a place on your plate. The...
Meet the Varieties: What Makes Each Potato Unique?
At Particularly Good Ltd, we grow only what we believe delivers the very best. That’s why we’ve chosen three standout varieties – Accord, Ramos and Markies – each with their own unique strengths, flavour and purpose. From chip shops to restaurants across the UK, our...
Digging Deep: The Hidden Work Behind Every Harvest
The science (and care) behind soil that grows particularly good potatoes. At Particularly Good Potatoes, everything starts with the soil. Long before any planting begins, we invest time and care into preparing the land to ensure it provides the best possible...
PGP Teams Up with Glendale Agricultural Society to Launch Autumn Activity Pack for Local Schools
Promoting potato farming education, Particularly Good Potatoes and Glendale Agricultural Society team up to inspire the next generation with hands-on learning and creative activities. To celebrate National Farm to School Month, Particularly Good Potatoes (PGP) is...
In Conversation with the CLA: ‘The family farm growing a potato dynasty’
First published in the CLA’s Land & Business Magazine: Having recently celebrated a century of growing potatoes on its Northumberland farm, we speak to the Robson family about the CLA member’s farming and chipping operations. Potatoes have been part of the Robson...
Field of dreams serving Particularly Good Potatoes for ICG
Ap-peel-ing chips, mash and skins are being enjoyed by customers across The Inn Collection Group, thanks to a growing partnership with Northumbrian growers Particularly Good Potatoes. A family-owned business with nearly a century of farming expertise, Particularly...
A Day in the Life of: Carl Palienko
Name: Carl Palienko Role: Delivery Driver Length of time at PGP: “Over 3 years now, since April 2021!” Describe your day-to-day role here at Particularly Good Potatoes… “My role at PGP begins at 07:00 AM sharp. Upon arrival, I collaborate with our other driver, Brian,...
A Day in the Life of: Martyn Smith
Name: Martyn Smith Role: Jack of all trades! Length of time at PGP: Just over 3 and a half years, but 8 years in total. “Describe your day-to-day role here at Particularly Good Potatoes…” “For me, this really depends on the time of year, but my job includes roles such...
Particularly Good Potatoes Aims for Carbon Neutrality Milestone
From field to the future, Particularly Good Ltd are on the path to carbon neutral status with sustainable practices from wild habitats to recycling already in place. Launched on April Fool’s Day in 2019, the brand “Particularly Good Potatoes” (PGP) has since become...