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september 10, 2010

Toolbox approach to potato storage suggested

Potato growers and store managers should take a ‘toolbox’ approach to tackling potato storage, according to Sutton Bridge Crop Storage Research head, Adrian Cunnington.

september 10, 2010

Potato Council Calls In Clarion Communications To Promote Fresh Potatoes

Potato Council, a division of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), has appointed Clarion Communications to head up a three-year campaign to promote fresh potatoes.

september 05, 2010

Giant potato at UK gardening show largest in the world?

An amateur gardener has grown what he claims to be the largest potato in the world.

september 04, 2010

Sutton Bridge Storage Research Centre officially opened

Europe's leading centre of crop storage research was officially opened at Sutton Bridge by Potato Council's chairman and Scots farmer Allan Stevenson.He was joined by Lord Taylor of Holbeach, who is a spokesman for the Department of Energy and Climate ...

september 02, 2010

Tayto to close Red Mill Snack Foods plant in September

Tayto is finalizing the closure of Red Mills Snacks foods, announced in October 2008. Tayto’s Red Mill Snack Foods factory at Wednesbury is scheduled to close next month as all remaining production is transferred to its factory at Corby in Northampton...

augustus 31, 2010

Potato Weekly: Crop progress 2010 United Kingdom

From Potato Council Grower Panel Lifting Survey (www.growerpanel.com), 23,000 ha (18%) were harvested by 27th August, compared with 20,000 ha (15%) in 2009 and 20,900 ha (16%) in 2008.

augustus 31, 2010

Will Chase looking into Biobutanol production from potato waste

William Chase, an English entrepreneur responsible for products such as Chase Vodka and Tyrells Crisps, is now exploring the possibility of manufacturing potato-based biobutanol. Indeed, Mr. Chase believes that the waste left over from his Herefordshir...

augustus 29, 2010

Potato Industry invited to attend opening of new Sutton Bridge research facility

UK Potato growers are invited to attend the official opening of a new 600,000 research facility at the Potato Council's Sutton Bridge Crop Storage Research (SBCSR).

augustus 27, 2010

Doritos launches new range of chips and dips in United Kingdom

Walkers, the UK’s crisps and snacks manufacturer, is launching a new flavour Doritos chip, Sizzling Fajita, and two dips; Red Pepper & Pepperoni and Nacho Cheese.

Walkers Extra Crunchy ad starring Lionel Richie

augustus 26, 2010

Launch Walkers Extra Crunchy thicker cut potato crisps supported by Lionel Richie ad

Walkers Extra Crunchy, the brand’s biggest launch in eight years, is being supported with a humorous TV ad campaign starring soul singing legend Lionel Richie. The ad, which bursts onto screens (and through a shop window!) on 27th August, is part of a...

augustus 25, 2010

McCoy’s introduces curry promotion

United Biscuits UK, a leading manufacturer of biscuits, snacks and cakes, is launching a new McCoy's promotion on its handypack range.

augustus 22, 2010

Flo-Mech introduces Flo-Flavour Plus Flavour application system focused on low fat snacks

Flo-Mech announces the latest development in the proven Flo-Flavour™ range of snack seasoning systems. The latest Flo-Flavour™ Plus system uses separate oil and flavour applications as opposed to the traditional oil/flavour slurry system usually asso...

augustus 22, 2010

Campbell Soup may bid for biscuit activities of United Biscuits

Campbell Soup Co., is reportedly looking into making a bid worth $2.3 billion to acquire the largest portion of British food company United Biscuits, according to a media report Sunday.

augustus 18, 2010

Baked Snacks Co has a future – if enough capital is injected into the business

Middlesbrough-based snacks manufacturer Baked Snacks Company (BSC) has good prospects provided any new backer can inject sufficient capital into the business to give it a fighting chance, according to sources close to the firm.

augustus 17, 2010

McCain spreads the word on 'healthy chips'

McCain, the UK’s frozen potato brand, is raising the awareness of Rustic Oven Chips, the chip with four green traffic lights, with a new communications campaign.

augustus 17, 2010

Intersnack promotes Penn State through Gardiner Richardson campaign

An integrated marketing campaign for snack manufacturer Intersnack has been devised by Gardiner Richardson, for the client’s Penn State pretzel range.

augustus 13, 2010

Walkers launches new extra crunchy crisps

Walkers are launching new Walkers Extra Crunchy – ‘The Walkers you share’ – into the crisps and snacks category this month.

augustus 09, 2010

McCain Foods (GB) steps up Social Media involvement

McCain Foods (GB) has re-engaged specialist digital and eCRM agency, Underwired Amaze, to create a new eCRM hub and strategy, and extend its CRM activity across multiple channels using the Agillic platform. McCain Foods CRM activity case study Underwir...