ROOSTER POTATO

As well as being Ireland's most popular potato, the Rooster is now a runaway best seller in mainland Britain.

It is easily distinguishable by its red skin and shallow eyes. It has a floury yellow flesh which has unique all rounder properties. It is an amazingly versatile potato which is perfect for boiling, mashing, steaming and baking. Our packaging features recipes specially created by two of Britain's very few ‘2 Michelin Star' winning chefs.

The Albert Bartlett Rooster potato has received many prestigious awards including ‘Best Fruit or Vegetable Product' at the Scottish Food and Drink Excellence awards. Albert Bartlett has also earned acclaim for its innovative marketing of the Rooster potato and won the Re:Fresh Pr3 Marketing Campaign of the Year in 2010.

The Rooster potato is also available as an organic option in several stores.

PURPLE MAJESTY

Albert Bartlett Purple Majesty potatoes have a natural deep purple colour inside and out, which is retained on cooking and processing. They taste as delicious as conventional potatoes. They perform beautifully in the kitchen, mashing, baking, roasting and microwaving to perfection, and make spectacular chips and crisps.

Naturally purple:
Potatoes originate in the high reaches of the Andes. There are thousands of naturally occurring varieties of potatoes with many having developed deep red and purple colours. Purple Majesty is a naturally occurring variation crossed from these original potatoes.

Available at Sainsbury's.

KESTREL

Kestrel potatoes are distinguished by their beautiful blue eyes and cream coloured skin. It has a long oval shape and a very smooth creamy texture.

It has a dry matter of about 17 - 18% with a firm, semi waxy texture. It is a second early crop and was originally grown in 1992.

Due to their great shape and creamy texture they are exceptional for boiling, baking and roasting.

In October 2010 Albert Bartlett launched 'Scotty' Brand using Kestrel potatoes.

Available at ASDA.

JERSEY ROYALS

Our great tasting Jersey Royals have been harvested, washed, processed and packed on the sunny island of Jersey in our new purpose-built facilities to ensure that the quality and freshness have been sealed-in. This has significantly reduced the time it takes to transport these gastronomic delights from the field to the market shelves.

Our group of dedicated Jersey farmers collectively grow almost 1400 acres. Many of them are fourth or fifth generation farmers and whilst they have adopted modern technology where appropriate, they still use some of the most traditional methods that have evolved over the last 125 years. Every potato seed is still planted by hand. The earliest fields, cotils ñ steep South facing slopes that catch the warmth of the sun, are still all lifted by hand...

VIVALDI

The Vivaldi is a relatively new variety that is grown in differing climatic regions so that it is fresh each of the ‘four seasons'. Hence the name.

It has a thin, light yellow skin and flesh with a unique velvety texture. You do not have to add any butter; making this potato a must in any healthy diet.

It has a buttery taste which accompanies its ultra smooth texture. This makes it great for mashing, steaming, baking and microwaving.

It is suited to many different cooking styles as it can absorb different flavours whilst holding its shape whether hot or cold.

The Vivaldi received a Gold award in the Fresh Produce category at the National Quality Food Awards.

ANYA

Anya is unique on the UK potato market. A firm favourite with potato lovers who want something different.

It has a distinctive chestnut and hazelnut flavour with a firm waxy texture and a knobbly appearance. It can be enjoyed either hot or cold. It is perfect in a homemade salad and also tastes delicious roasted.

Anya was recognised recently by the Guild of Fine Food. In September 2009, Anya potatoes were announced as Gold award winners at the Guild 'Great Taste' Awards. This award is dubbed the "Oscars of the food world".

Available at Sainsbury's.

MARABEL

The Marabel potato is distinguished by its very regular, oval appearance and pale skin.

It offers an exceptional, fine sweet flavour with a creamy texture so you don't have to add butter. This makes the Marabel a key staple ingredient in any healthy diet.

The Marabel won the Gold Award in the Grocer Own Label Food and Drink Award 2010.

Available at Asda.

INNOVATOR

Originally grown in the Netherlands, the Innovator is quite large in size with a long oval shape, a russet tan coloured skin and shallow eyes.

It is famed for its French fries because of its pale yellow flesh and creamy texture, but it is in fact an extremely versatile variety that can be baked, mashed and roasted with excellent results.

Available at Morrisons.

APACHE

The Apache has a very striking appearance. It has a warm red skin dotted with cream coloured patches. It is small and round in shape with a slightly waxy texture.

Scrubbed and cooked whole it makes a delicious change from the conventional ‘peeled and cut' roast potatoes.

These contrasting colours stay bright if blanched first before roasting whole in their skins and you are rewarded with an excellent, almost sweet, buttery, chestnut flavour.

Available at Tesco.

OSPREY

The Osprey was bred from the Kestrel variety around ten years ago. It is characterised by its smooth skin and shallow pink eyes. It has become one of our most widely grown varieties giving the great consistency and appearance much valued by the retail and food service markets.

It was originally used as a ‘baker' but it has earned an excellent reputation for use in salads and as an all-rounder due to its waxy consistency.

Available in selected stores.