News on Chips and Snacks from United Kingdom

Pringles make a major change to its tube packaging
January 22, 2024

Pringles make a major change to its tube packaging - and says it will prevent crisps from breaking too

Pringles make a major change to its tube packaging - and says it will prevent crisps. Most Britons will be familiar with the famous Pringles tube - but the crisp brand is now making a huge change to its packaging.
Antti Kuusisto, chairman of Luonnosta Finland and Phil Rayner, Manager of Luonnosta UK
October 02, 2023

Luonnosta Finland Oy establishes a subsidiary in the United Kingdom

Luonnosta Finland Oy and Phil Rayner announced the establishment of Luonnosta UK Ltd. Luonnosta’s strategy for several years has been to develop international business and strengthen networks worldwide.
Snack A Jacks Bagless Multipacks
September 25, 2023

Walkers introduces 'Bagless' multipacks for Snack A Jacks to reduce plastic use

PepsiCo is trialling new multipack packaging for their Snack A Jacks range. Packs on shelves in Tesco stores across the United Kingdom will now use 86% less plastic on their outer packaging when compared with the previous multipack design.
Kent Crisps Oyster and Vinegar
August 06, 2023

Kent Crisp's Oyster and Vinegar is awarded a star at this years Great Taste Awards

Kent Crisps have been awarded 1 star for their Oyster and Vinegar flavour at the Great Taste Awards 2023. Oyster and Vinegar is a definite favourite for many, paying homage to Whitstable’s famous oysters; it tastes like the Kent seaside.
Jeff Clemmons shows a bag of Golden Flake potato chips from the last day of production in Birmingham. The chips are now made at the Utz factories in Hanover, Pa.(Courtesy: AL.com)
August 01, 2023

Utz Snacks closes Golden Flake potato chip factory in Birmington, Alabama; Production moved to Pennsylvania

The Golden Flake factory in Birmingham has made its final potato chip, ending a historic run as one of Alabama’s favorite snack foods made in the state. So, who ate, or is about to eat, the last Golden Flake potato chip made in Birmingham?
PepsiCo Switches to used cooking oil as fuel for all Walkers Crisps Potato Deliveries
July 27, 2023

Potato deliveries to Walkers Leicester Chips factory entirely powered by used cooking oil

In the United Kingdom, PepsiCo has scaled the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) – used cooking oil - across their supply chain in a move set to save 2,650 tonnes in GHG emissions annually.
TNA's long-term partnership with Burts Snacks delivers premium snack production with outstanding quality
May 19, 2023

tna's long-term partnership with Burts Snacks delivers premium snack production with outstanding quality

tna solutions has partnered with a premium snack manufacturer, Burts Snacks Ltd, to increase production capacity at its Plymouth, UK, manufacturing site.
Land sale provides plot for new Walkers facility
February 12, 2023

Land sale provides plot for new Walkers facility

The food manufacturer intends to expand its operations in the area, having agreed to purchase the 6.4-acre site off Thurcaston Road from the city council for more than GBP 3.5m (USD 4.2m).
Kent Crisps launches an online shop just in time for Christmas.
December 06, 2022

Kent Crisps (United Kingdom) launches an online shop just in time for Christmas.

Kent Crisps, the award-winning, Kentish snack brand, has launched a brand-new, modern website with an online shop just in time for the festive season. Following high demand from the brand's loyal customers, the website will allow them to discover and shop
‘Best Savoury Snack’ Win for Kent Crisps at the Great British Food Awards 2022.
November 10, 2022

‘Best Savoury Snack’ Win for Kent Crisps at the Great British Food Awards 2022.

Kent Crisps have won Best Savoury Snack for their Lamb and Rosemary flavour at the Great British Food Awards 2022. Having launched in late 2021, Lamb and Rosemary is the newest addition to the range of Kent Crisps.
KP Snacks rolls out festive Christmas packaging for Tyrrells brand
October 10, 2022

KP Snacks rolls out festive Christmas packaging for Tyrrells brand

KP Snacks announced the launch of brand new, limited edition Christmas packaging for its premium snack brand Tyrrells. Rolling out from October, the fun and festive packaging will feature across sharing bags
KP Snacks reformulates entire popchips range to be non-hfss
October 06, 2022

KP Snacks reformulates entire popchips range to be non-HFSS

KP Snacks has announced the launch of its newly reformulated non-HFSS (high in fat, salt and sugar) popchips portfolio. Appearing in stores as part of a phased roll-out, the entire popchips range, which includes the classic favourites Sea Salt
Brand behind popular popcorn and lentil snacks moves into potato crisps.
September 30, 2022

Proper Snacks (popcorn and lentil snacks) has now launched ProperCrisps (potato chips)

Proper Snacks, makers of ProperCorn and ProperChips, has now launched ProperCrisps. Lightly fried and ridged for extra flavour, ProperCrisps are launching in three flavours - Thai Chilli, Cheese and Onion and Flame Grilled Steak.
Burts Snacks installs multi-line Scott Automation Multi-line palletization system
June 20, 2022

Burts Snacks installs Multi-line Scott Automation palletization system

Premium Snacks manufacturer, Burts Snacks Ltd, have just completed one of their single largest investments, with the installation of a complete end of line pack handling
Walkers (UK) premium potato crisp brand Sensations adds special flavours for Queen’s jubilee
May 16, 2022

Walkers (UK) premium potato crisp brand Sensations adds special flavours for Queen’s jubilee

Walkers (UK) premium potato crisp brand Sensations adds special flavours for Queen’s jubilee. The flavours: Spit-roast Pork & Apple Sauce and Baked Cheese & Sweet Honey,
ingular Pringles crisp for sale on eBay for GBP 2,000 - as owner claims it's 'rare'.
May 13, 2022

Singular Pringles crisp for sale on eBay for GBP 2,000 - as owner claims it's 'rare'

Finding a misshapen crisp isn't impossible, but it is usually pretty rare, which is why some people have taken to sites like eBay to sell their unique finds for staggering amounts.
PepsiCo is investing GBP 24 million in their Lincoln factory
September 14, 2021

PepsiCo is investing GBP 24 million in their Lincoln snack factory

Pepsico is investing GBP 24 million in their Lincoln snack factory to upgrade their facilities, meet the growing consumer demand, and secure the building’s future.
Tyrrells Crisps set to reduce carbon emissions by over 14% with switch to LNG
May 23, 2021

Tyrrells Crisps set to reduce carbon emissions by over 14% with switch to LNG

One of the UK’s largest potato crisp manufacturers, Tyrrells, has taken its latest step in a continued sustainability drive by converting its energy supply to liquefied natural gas (LNG) which will reduce its carbon emissions by over 14% per year.

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