Potato News from United Kingdom

February 06, 2009

Is the recession the death of the organic dream?

Consumers are turning away from organic food in favour of cheaper ethical alternatives as the recession bites. Is this the beginning of the end for organics? On its website, the Soil Association highlights its desire to turn the UK 'organic by 2050'. A...

February 06, 2009

Walkers supports Do us a flavour with advertising

Retailers should prepare themselves for the consumer rush for the new Walkers flavours as Walkers, Britain's No.1 crisps and snacks manufacturer, unveils its latest multi-million pound TV advertising campaign promoting each of the exciting six finalist...

January 28, 2009

UK Grocers: food providing fuel for growth

Asda has become the latest grocer to announce ambitious expansion plans, in yet another indication that food &grocery is proving much more resilient to the recession than other retail sectors. Indeed, the robustness of the sector is set to provide ...

January 26, 2009

Walkers and Yahoo launch video channel as part of 'Do us a flavour campaign'

Walkers Crisps and Yahoo have launched a joint video channel as part of Walkers' campaign to find a new crisp flavour.'Do us a Flavour TV' features brand ambassador Gary Linekar and presenter Fearne Cotton encouraging visitors watch mock-election clips...

January 26, 2009

Walkers Sensation Crisps get marketing push

Walkers, Britain's No.1 crisps and snacks manufacturer, has today announced its biggest and most exciting programme of activity ever for its massive £77 million Sensations brand. Supported by a significant multimedia campaign including a return to TV a...

January 15, 2009

FSA announces first steps to introduce nutrition information for consumers when eating out of home

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has today launched the first phase of its work to introduce nutrition information in a range of catering outlets.The FSA wants to see more consistent nutrition information for consumers at the point they make a decision ...

January 14, 2009

Las cadenas de comida rápida del Reino Unido generan grandes cantidades de residuos en las ciudades

Las cadenas de comida rápida McDonald's, Greggs, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) y Subway son las que más ensucian en el Reino Unido, según un informe realizado en el marco de la campaña para la reducción de residuos urbanos "Keep Britain Tidy"(...

January 09, 2009

Walkers announces 'Do Us A Flavour' finalists: do you prefer Cajun Squirrel or Crispy Duck?

Walkers has announced the six finalists in its ‘Do Us A Flavour’ campaign, in which members of the public were asked to invent their own flavour.

January 04, 2009

European Snack Association claim causes UK Health Minister to threaten with regulation

The Government is threatening to regulate the food industry to stop firms promoting unhealthy eating habits among the nation's seven million schoolchildren, the Health minister, Ben Bradshaw, warned yesterday.He described as "completely unacceptab...

January 02, 2009

Wet rot in potato storages poses threat to potato crop in the UK

After one of the most difficult harvest periods in recent memory in the UK, potato farmers are being advised to be on the lookout for any storage problems from wet stock.Following a delayed, damp and extended harvest season, problems are continuing to ...

December 23, 2008

Walkers attempts to build on SunBites success with new 'Sun - themed' on pack promotion.

Walkers, Britain's No.1 crisps and snacks manufacturer, is launching an exciting programme of activity designed to build on and accelerate the success of its Walkers SunBites brand.Launched in late 2007, Walkers Sunbites is now the one of the biggest b...

December 19, 2008

'Vales Sovereign' Potato variety of Greenvale wins Tesco Fresh Produce Variety Of The Year 2008 Award

Vales Sovereign, a new potato from Greenvale AP, won 'Variety of the Year' in the Tesco Fresh Produce Category. The coveted Variety of the Year award looks at all produce, including fruit as well as vegetables, and the Greenvale team was overjoyed whe...

December 19, 2008

Britons 'would have broadband before fruit and veg'

Britons would sooner give up eating healthily than lose their broadband connection, new research has shown.A survey conducted by British Telecom found that broadband topped the list of things people would refuse to give up even as they found their budg...

December 09, 2008

The McCoy's Snack range gets revamp for 2009

The McCoy's crisp range has been revamped in light of strong retail growth, and the brand will have a new flavour added to the range, it has been announced. United Biscuits (UBUK) has added the Sizzling King Prawn flavour to be out in January. To coin...

December 08, 2008

Potato Council pushes National Chip Week

Fish and chip shops are to form the vanguard of Britain's biggest annual potato push. The Potato Council hopes next February's National Chip Week will mirror this year's success when over two-thirds of fish and chip shops increased sales over the week...

December 05, 2008

The British potato industry holding up

figures from the Potato Council putting the loss at around 2% of total crop area. This year's crops have fared considerably better and, although there have been some localised losses in the West Midlands, the Scottish Borders and parts of the North an...

December 01, 2008

Potato supplier becomes first food producer to receive the Carbon Trust Standard

The UK’s leading supplier of potatoes has become the first food producer in the country to receive the Carbon Trust Standard. Branston Ltd., which supplies over 400,000 tonnes of fresh potatoes every year, was awarded the accolade in recognition of its...

Britain's Pride chips (french fries) from Lamb Weston

November 25, 2008

Chunkier Britain's Pride Chips from Lamb Weston

Chunkier 18 x 18 chips have been added by Britain's Pride following the launch of four different-sized chips earlier this year. Designed for establishments looking to offer a more substantial chip, the new variety is made using British potatoes that a...