News on Food Trends from United Kingdom

Example of an e-commerce listing of a McCain Foods product at a UK retailer
April 16, 2019
McCain Foods GB partners with e.fundamentals to help drive online sales
McCain Foods, the world’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato products, has selected e-commerce analytics provider e.fundamentals to help drive sales of its products through retailers’ websites.
Lamb Weston Hot2Home™ fries picked up a Gold Award at the Casual Dining Show’s Innovation Challenge.
March 05, 2019
Lamb Weston's Hot2Home™ Fries win Gold at the Casual Dining Show
Lamb Weston Hot2Home™ fries picked up a Gold Award at the Casual Dining Show’s Innovation Challenge.
In the United Kingdom, the crisp aisle is hit by price hikes following the heatwave last summer
February 26, 2019
UK potato chips prices surge after heatwave-induced potato shortage
Crisps fans in the United Kingdom might have noticed that their favourite snack has become a little more expensive in recent months.
Reino Unido: Cambio climático pondría en peligro a la papa
February 05, 2019
Reino Unido: Cambio climático pondría en peligro a la papa
El futuro de uno de los alimentos básicos preferidos del Reino Unido, la papa, podría estar en peligro debido a que el cambio climático afecta las zonas dónde crece, dijeron científicos de la Universidad de Leeds.
British newspaper The Guardian switches to potato starch based wrapping
January 13, 2019
British newspaper The Guardian switches to potato starch based wrapping
Readers of The Guardian newspaper in the United Kingdom have been opening their weekend paper to find supplements wrapped in a compostable material made from potato starch.
Scientists at The James Hutton Institute say discovery could help breed new colourful and improved potato varieties
January 12, 2019
Gene find unlocks potato coloring
Scientists at The James Hutton Institute say discovery could help breed new colourful and improved potato varieties
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A box storage system for potatoes installed by Farm Electronics at B & C Farming Ltd (Courtesy: Farm Electronics / Facebook)
January 04, 2019
Tolsma-Grisnich takes full ownership of Farm Electronics, its UK Potato Storage Systems subsidiary
The Tolsma-Grisnich Group, specialized in potato storage and potato handling, will take full ownership of its UK subsidiary Farm Electronics, effective from 1 January 2019.
This recipe for hasselback potatoes was promoted on 'Star Wars Day' as part of the 'More than a bit on the side' campaign
December 21, 2018
United Kingdom Potato Sales up to 2.2 million tonnes
Shoppers in the United Kingdom bought 1.4 per cent more fresh potatoes this year compared to last year and 3 per cent more than in 2015, new data shows.
Gary Lineker, brand ambassador for Walkers Crisps
December 18, 2018
Walkers Launches First UK Recycling Scheme for Potato Chips Packaging
Walkers is launching the first nationwide recycling scheme for potato chips bags, locally known as crisp packets. Working with recyclers, TerraCycle, the scheme will tap into an established network of recycling collection points around the UK.
After some 36 years with AHDB and its predecessor organisations, Potato Specialist Mike Storey is going to retire at Christmas.
December 11, 2018
AHDB Potato Specialist Mike Storey to retire
After some 36 years with AHDB and its predecessor organisations, Potato Specialist Mike Storey is going to retire at Christmas. His colleague Adrian Cunnington looks back...
PepsiCo plans to accelerate the growth of Pipers Crisps, adding it will continue to develop and export the multi-award winning brand
November 06, 2018
Pepsico to acquire UK chips company Pipers Crisps
PepsiCo has announced its intention to take over the UK based snack food company Pipers Crisps.
Fabricante de papa frita duplica velocidad de envasado y disminuye los residuos
November 01, 2018
Fabricante de papa frita duplica velocidad de envasado y disminuye los residuos
La instalación de soluciones de envasado de alta velocidad de tna ha permitido a Pipers Crisps aumentar su productividad y mantener al mismo tiempo el más alto nivel de calidad del producto a través de una integridad mejorada del sellado.
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Potato Plastic is a biodegradable material made of potato starch that can be used for cutlery and straws and will decompose just two months after use (Courtesy: James Dyson Foundation)
October 19, 2018
Biodegradable Potato Spoons make the Dyson Designer Award Shortlist
Many of the 20 contenders for this year’s prestigious James Dyson award focus on ways to create a more sustainable future. Cutlery made of biodegradable potato plastic made it to the shortlist of this global design competition.
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October 15, 2018
Weird potato chip flavours hit UK retail shelves for Christmas
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The Two Farmers crisps line has been introduced in four distinct flavors including 'Hereford Hop Cheese and Onion,' 'Lightly Salted,' 'Salt & Cider Vinegar' and 'Hereford Bullshot.'
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.
Potato chips and other savoury snacks are typically packaged in bags from metalised films, basically a fusion of plastic and aluminium foil. The metallized coating forms a much better barrier for vapours and light than regular uncoated plastic. Therefore
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.
From left to right: Mark Slaughter, Director General for Investment at the Department for International Trade, Bram Hage, Founder/CEO NewCold, Jon Miles, Country Manager UK NewCold and Denise Jeffrey, Deputy Leader, Wakefield Council.
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.
Over the past three years, UK potato chip manufacturer Seabrook Crisps has continued to invest in its manufacturing infrastructure, has launched a number of new products and expanded internationally.
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

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