Potato News from United Kingdom

Tong launches next generation Fieldloader PRO, for gently loading your potatoes

October 15, 2018

Tong's new Fieldloader PRO aims for flexibility, transportability and gentle handling of your potatoes

Based on Tong Engineering's proven Fieldloader for in-field and on-farm cleaning and loading of potatoes and other root crops, the Fieldloader PRO has been designed with even greater flexibility, transportability and the gentlest handling in mind.

Two Farmers launch Herefordshire inspired potato crisps in compostable package

October 14, 2018

Two Farmers launch Herefordshire inspired potato crisps in compostable packaging

The Two Farmers crisps line has been unveiled as a new series of snack chips for consumers in the United Kingdom to enjoy that are sure to satisfy their desire for a crispy indulge that doesn't come at the expense of the environment.

October 06, 2018

Walkers starts a recycling effort for potato chips bags after protests

Potato chips manufacturer Walkers - a subsidiary of Pepsico - starts a recycling effort for potato chips bags in the United Kingdom after consumer protests.

October 06, 2018

NewCold opens extended automated frozen storage in Wakefield, largest in the United Kingdom

NewCold has unveiled its newly-completed expanded deep frozen storage and distribution centre which, says the company, is now the largest of its kind in the United Kingdom.

October 05, 2018

Calbee buys UK potato chip manufacturer Seabrook Crisps

Calbee has acquired UK potato chip manufacturer Seabrook Crisps from Private equity investor LDC

October 04, 2018

Mapping and evaluating the health of potato fields based on satellite data

Rezatec - a UK based company focused on the analysis and interpretation of satellite data - has in collaboration with AHDB Potatoes investigated the effectiveness of using satellite data to map the extent of potato crops in pilot locations across the UK.

Handling equipment manufacturer Haith Group has opened a new £1.5 million factory extension.

October 01, 2018

Handling equipment manufacturer Haith Group has opened an £1.5 million factory extension.

Handling and processing machinery manufacturer Haith Group has added an 870 square meter extension to its site in Doncaster in the United KIngdom

September 28, 2018

Empty chip bags mailed back to Walkers in protest against plastic packaging

British potato chip maker Walkers is being inundated with mail deliveries of its own packaging. Empty bags are mailed to Walkers to hold the company accountable for its packaging waste and to pressure the company to come up with a better design.

September 18, 2018

Tong expands sales force with new sales manager and sales support roles

As part of the ongoing growth and development strategy of Tong, the company boosted its sales team with the appointment of a new Sales Manager who will help drive sales throughout the UK and overseas.

August 14, 2018

Climate-resilient spuds in focus at Potatoes in Practice 2018

Research at the James Hutton Institute has identified genetic variations which can help protect potato crop yields at high temperature, potentially providing potato breeders with a valuable tool in their quest to create varieties resilient to heat stress

August 03, 2018

UK potato processing companies say serious issues with potato supply 'extremely likely'

The Potato Processing companies in the United Kingdom have released a statement through the Potato Processors’ Association Ltd (PPA), expressing their concern for the impact of current weather conditions on UK potato processing sector.

August 02, 2018

UK Potato plantings down three per cent amid extreme weather conditions

The total area in Great Britain planted with potatoes is estimated at 119,000 hectares(ha), a fall of three per cent on the previous year. This would represent the third-lowest planted area on record, with an agricultural drought likely to affect yields.

July 30, 2018

popchips sells its European brand and operations to Intersnack

Earlier this month, KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack Group, announced it had reached an agreement to acquire Popchips Ltd, which owns and operates the Popchips brand for Europe.

July 27, 2018

Nick Vermont retires from McCain Foods (GB), Howard Snape will replace him.

McCain, the UK’s number one frozen potato brand, has announced that Nick Vermont will be retiring from the business after a 35-year career at McCain Foods. Howard Snape will replace Nick as regional president, McCain Foods GB and Ireland.

July 24, 2018

Single source snack solutions showcased at the Heat and Control and Ishida Open House

Heat and Control and Ishida have demonstrated their complete solutions in snacks food production Open House event at the Ishida factory facility in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

July 10, 2018

Nomad has completed the acquisition of Aunt Bessie's

Earlier this month Nomad Foods Limited announced that it had completed its previously announced acquisition of Aunt Bessie’s Limited from William Jackson & Son Limited for a purchase price of approximately €240 million.

June 26, 2018

Snack manufacturer Tayto adds another meat snack company to its growing portfolio

Northern Ireland chips and snacks company Tayto has acquired meat snacks company The Real Pork Crackling, in what is already its fourth acquisition this year.

June 26, 2018

New AHDB Potato Store Managers Guide

The latest data on in-store airflow, tuber respiration and sprout suppression is included in the 3rd edition of Sutton Bridge Crop Storage Research’s (SBCSR) Potato Store Managers’ Guide.