Potato News from United Kingdom

November 10, 2016

Haith Group introduces high performance washer for root crops from stony soil

The new Haith Tri-Wash is a high-performance process washer for root vegetables, specifically designed for growers wanting increased efficiency where crops are lifted on soils with high stone contents.

November 07, 2016

Ishida Europe launches Sentinel, a remote monitoring solution for its weighing and packaging line equipment

Weighing and packing line equipment specialist Ishida Europe has introduced a unique remote customer care software solution that combines machine performance monitoring with comprehensive data capture and in-depth analysis: Ishida Sentinel™

October 31, 2016

Metcalfe’s skinny reveals new packaging design

Metcalfe’s skinny® popcorn has announced the launch of a new packaging design. The updated look will be rolled out into stores throughout the United Kingdom from the end of October.

October 26, 2016

Unusual market dynamics in Northern-European potato trade

Currency and supply dynamics are affecting the relative price of British processing potatoes compared to supplies from Belgium and the Netherlands.

October 21, 2016

Kettle rebrands and extends its range of Vegetable Chips in the United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, Kettle Foods has launched a rebranded and extended range of vegetable Chips, 'Kettle Veg Chips', featuring the flavours 'Lightly Salted', 'Honey & Black Pepper' (new) and 'Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar' (new).

October 20, 2016

Tesco launches Best in Season: Italian New Potatoes

Italian seasonal new potatoes will be launched into Tesco this autumn on the back of new research showing that consumers want freshly harvested new potatoes all year round.

October 20, 2016

Partnership between Tesco and Branston helps to reduce potato waste

Branston, one of the biggest potato suppliers in the United Kingdom, has officially opened its £5 million prepared potato factory extension in partnership with Tesco.

October 12, 2016

Kolak and Europe Snacks merge to form leading European manufacturer of private label snacks

Europe Snacks and Kolak Food Snacks Ltd. announced that they have joined forces.

October 11, 2016

Blackleg and Brexit under the Spotlight at AHDB Potatoes Seed Industry Event

AHDB Potatoes will use this year’s Seed Industry Event on 3 November to review the industry’s current approach to controlling blackleg. The biennial conference, held this year in St Andrews, will also provide growers with an insight into the potential impact of Brexit, and scope out the potato market, both at home and abroad.

September 27, 2016

UK's Metcalfe’s Skinny launches maple bacon popcorn

Award-winning innovators Metcalfe’s skinny popcorn are excited to expand their delicious range in the United Kingdom with the launch of a brand new flavour, Maple Bacon.

September 01, 2016

Popcorn maker MetCalfe's Skinny Ltd now 100% owned by Snyder's - Lance

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. today announced that the Company's Kettle Foods subsidiary completed the acquisition of Metcalfe's skinny Limited, by acquiring the remaining 74% interest in the leading UK premium popcorn brand. Kettle Foods had initially acquired a 26% stake in the business from Metcalfe in January 2016.

August 31, 2016

Potato plantings by variety in Great Britain in 2016

AHDB Potatoes has produced provisional estimates of planted areas by variety for Great Britain for 2016.

August 24, 2016

Tong Engineering welcomes another family member in the team

Alice Tong, daughter of Chairman Charles Tong, and sister to Managing Director Edward, has joined the long-established family-run vegetable handling equipment manufacturer Tong Engineering.

August 08, 2016

Amplify buys Tyrrell's Chips

Amplify Snack Brands, Inc. (“Amplify” or the “Company”) (NYSE:BETR) and Crisps Topco Limited and Subsidiaries (“Tyrrells”) announced last week that they have executed a definitive agreement under which Amplify will acquire Tyrrells, an international, market-leading and rapidly growing premium Better-For-You snack food business.

August 02, 2016

Jobs to be axed at Herbert Engineering

Jobs are to be axed at Herbert Engineering in Wisbech after the company went into administration on July 14

August 01, 2016

Farmcare (UK) says jobs are at risk at its Carnoustie potato packing plant

Following the end of a significant packing contract, UK Potato Packer Farmcare is to embark on a period of consultation with 90 staff at its Carnoustie location.

Tong launches Diagnostics technology to reduce downtime for all its advanced potato handling equipment

July 28, 2016

Tong launches Diagnostics module for all its advanced potato handling equipment

Tong Engineering is now offering potato processors using its advanced grading and handling equipment a Diagnostics module as part of its latest pro-series Auto-Touch HMI touch screen control.

July 25, 2016

AHDB Potatoes Next Generation education program follows supply chain relationships from field to fork

AHDB Potatoes’ Next Generation educational programme continued to explore GB’s diverse potato industry with a processing-focussed, whole supply chain day at McCain GB Foods Ltd Headquarters in Scarborough recently.