News on QSR, Restaurant and Food Service Trends from Europe

Introducing Spudway™: Subway's new take on the classic jacket potato, with endless toppings to satisfy every craving!
March 24, 2025
Subway Trials Jacket Potatoes in Over 170 Restaurants in the United Kingdom
Subway® is trialling a new range of freshly made, hot, fluffy, jacket potatoes in select restaurants across the UK. Over the past few years, the jacket potato, a warm and comforting classic, has undergone a renaissance and recently found fame on social media
Lamb Weston Unveils ‘Frenzy Fries’: A Three-Sided Innovation in the UK Market
March 18, 2025
Lamb Weston Unveils ‘Frenzy Fries’: A Three-Sided Innovation in the UK Market
Lamb Weston launches Frenzy Fries, a unique 3-sided, skin-on fry designed to enhance sensory dining experiences and help UK foodservice operators stand out. With a 20-minute hold time and extra crispy texture, they offer innovation, quality, and reduced waste.
Spud Man Welcomes the World: Ben Newman Stands Proud Outside His Famous Jacket Potato Trailer
March 15, 2025
The amazing story of famous jacket potato seller Spud Man
Spudmania shows no signs of abating and singing stars and crowds in the Spudarmy continue to flock to the centre of Tamworth to sample Ben Newman's humble jacket potatoes.
(LF) Johan Ichoh, Stephan van Kuik (CEO Lamb Weston), Abed Ichoh (Founder ILG Food Group), Tibor Warga, Roel Sweris, and Jurgen Meilink.
May 19, 2024
Lamb Weston and ILG Food Group are now also partners for the Swedish foodservice market
Lamb Weston and ILG Food Group are intensifying their collaboration to better serve the Swedish Mediterranean foodservice market.
Rosas de patata al horno
April 04, 2023
Rosas de patata al horno: la divertida guarnición para acompañar la carne
¿Aún no has probado las rosas de patatas? Pues no sabes lo que te estás perdiendo. Se trata de una receta que, como su propio nombre indica, su ingrediente principal y absoluto protagonista es la patata.
The next generation of fries have arrived… and they are REALLY Crunchy!
January 18, 2023
The next generation of fries have arrived… and they are REALLY Crunchy!
Lamb Weston has launched its latest potato innovation in the United Kingdom: REALLY Crunchy Fries! These ground-breaking coated fries promise an unbeatable long-lasting crunch sensation and are also very sustainable.
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Processing center for thousands of meals for the Santander Group City in Madridr the Santander Group City in Madrid
December 12, 2022
Processing center for thousands of meals for the Santander Group City in Madrid
A sustainable food service concept and new processing center for the production of thousands of meals for the Santander Group City in Madrid. Healthier, fresher and more regional: Sodexo provides the employees of the Santander Group
Lamb Weston launches Sergio Herman's Frites Atelier-Frites for the catering segment
November 24, 2022
Lamb Weston launches Sergio Herman's Atelier-Frites for the catering segment
Lamb Weston is launching a new potato product in the Netherlands and Belgium in collaboration with Sergio Herman: Atelier-Frites . The product is intended for chefs who want to serve french fries of the same high quality as their meat, fish or vegetarian dishes.
New brand identity for Fruit Logistica and Asia fruit Logistica
May 19, 2022
New brand identity for Fruit Logistica and Asia Fruit Logistica
The leading trade shows for the global fresh produce business and for Asia’s fresh produce business are presenting a modern new logo and introducing a joint corporate design in 2022.
This article was originally sent via email from CEO Chris Kempczinski to McDonald’s employees and franchisees.
March 08, 2022
McDonald's To Temporarily Close Restaurants & Pause Operations in Russia
Earlier today, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski announced in an email to staff and franchisees that McDonald's will temporarily close its restaurants and pause operations in Russia.
Locura en las redes con el vídeo del cocinero de la tortilla de patata de 57 huevos
December 08, 2021
Locura en las redes con el vídeo del cocinero de la tortilla de patata de 57 huevos
Somos perfectamente conscientes de que uno se puede encontrar con casi cualquier cosa mientras navega por la red, pero aún así nos seguimos sorprendiendo. Y eso es, precisamente, lo que ha pasado con un chef... y su tortilla de 57 huevos.
Like baked potatoes? SpudULike is back...
November 02, 2021
Like baked potatoes? SpudULike is back...
James Martin’s famous passion for food and ingredients is seen in his best-selling cookbooks, restaurants and on screen each week in the highly popular and award-winning James Martin Saturday Morning.
Anuga 2021 exceeds expectations
October 17, 2021
Anuga 2021 exceeds expectations
Over 70,000 visitors from 169 countries – spirit of optimism at the leading global trade fair for food and beverages - high level of satisfaction among both the exhibitors and visitors
La mejor tortilla de patatas de España.
September 28, 2021
La mejor tortilla de patatas de España se cocina en Alicante Gastronómica 2021
La mejor tortilla de patatas se cocinará en Alicante Gastronómica, un certamen que ha apostado por un campeonato único y singular creado por Rafael García Santos para poner valor una de las señas de identidad de la gastronomía española.
Lamb Weston’s Dukes of Chippingdom campaign wins the 2021 B2B Integrated Campaign at the Drum Awards for Marketing
July 15, 2021
Lamb Weston’s Dukes of Chippingdom campaign wins the 2021 B2B Integrated Campaign at the Drum Awards for Marketing
Lamb Weston strikes gold again with its marketing agency, Art of the Possible, by winning the 2021 B2B Integrated Campaign at the Drum Awards for Marketing.
España: Mercadona triunfa con su versión del producto estrella más imitado de McDonald’s
January 25, 2021
España: Mercadona triunfa con su versión del producto estrella más imitado de McDonald’s
Las patatas congeladas de corte fino que venden en Mercadona, se han convertido en su nuevo éxito de ventas ya que imita a la perfección a las patatas de McDonald's.
España: Un nuevo negocio del casco antiguo compostelano reinventa la patata asada de feria a la gallega
November 23, 2020
España: Un nuevo negocio del casco antiguo compostelano reinventa la patata asada de feria a la gallega
Se llama Galipapas y, como su nombre bien indica, es una reinvención a la gallega de todo un clásico en el sur de España y del baked potatoe de la cocina inglesa.
El turrón de patatas fritas que deja sordo
November 16, 2020
El turrón de patatas fritas que deja sordo
Albert Adriá sorprende con un turrón elaborado con patatas fritas de bolsa de Lays Gourmet, cobertura de chocolate, chocolate con caramelo y praliné de macadamia tostada. 'Es un turrón que te deja sordo porque cuando lo masticas es tan crujiente que dejas de escuchar a quien te habla'

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