QSR, Restaurant and Food Service Trends from United Kingdom

September 09, 2011

Signature Staycrisp Fries can improve profitability, McCain Foods (GB) claims

McCain Foods (GB) has launched new Signatures Staycrisp Fries, pre-seasoned chips that remain crispy from fryer to plate. It’s latest ‘Cashing in on Chips’ report revealed consumers are after a natural, regular-shaped, golden, crispy and hot chip, wit...

September 07, 2011

Chefs urged to take part in Potato Week 2011

Potato Week 2011 is kicking off next month (1-7 October) and is offering chefs and caterers the chance to take part in the event. Simon Bull, marketing manager for Potato Council, believes potatoes are a versatile product and are a great ingredient fo...

September 04, 2011

McDonald's begins showing calorie count on menu boards in its British restaurants

About 1,200 McDonald's restaurants in the U.K. will this week begin displaying the calorie count of each food and drink item on their wall-mounted menu boards, as part of a government-led program to fight obesity and promote healthier eating, the chain...

July 12, 2011

French Fry manufacturer AVIKO launches new website in the UK

French fry manufacturer AVIKO launches a new website in the United Kingdom. As part of the launch, caterers in the UK have the chance to win an IPAD 2. The site, www.aviko.co.uk , features downloadable recipes, culinary advice, a handy Productfinder s...

March 13, 2011

Rational Has Designed a New Baked Potato Accessory

Rational's new potato baker, designed for the SelfCooking Center, ensures that baked potatoes are cooked perfectly, with crisp skins and light and fluffy insides – and all at the touch of a button. The 1/1GN potato baker accessory can hold up to 28 potatoes at a time.

January 15, 2011

United Kingdom celebrates National Chip Week February 21 - 27

National Chip Week returns for its 20th annual celebration in 2011, taking place from 21 to 27 February

June 28, 2010

Will Chase saves 'Love Chips' website from closure

The website run by the marketing department of the Potato Council, which was one of 820 websites expected to be closed by a Government review has been saved by William Chase, owner of Chase Vodka. The website was to be closed as part of the review by...

June 07, 2010

United Kingdom Girds for New U.S. Fast Food Invasion

Three American chains—Taco Bell, Chipotle, and Ruby Tuesday—are targeting growth in Britain's dynamic but competitive restaurant business.They are huge in the US, but few British diners have heard of Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) or Ruby Tuesday (RT). B...

National Chip week 2010 (United Kingdom)

May 05, 2010

National Chip Week 2010 very successful

Generating national newspaper coverage every single day and slots on prime time and day time television and radio programmes;the success of National Chip Week 2010 speaks for itself. An official review shows that the Week generated coverage worth ove...

March 05, 2010

Chips (French Fries) still dominant potato serving in UK Foodservice

According to the Potato Council report Behind the Menu - Potatoes in Foodservice, potatoes, in one form or other, are served with 45% of meals eaten out of home and sales are estimated to be worth £2.51b. It identifies chips (french fries) as the domin...

March 04, 2010

FSA suggests chip shops to cut thicker chips (fries)

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a project in 80 fish and chip shops across the country aimed at making their food healthier. Officials want fryers to increase the size and thickness of their chips because chunkier versions absorb less fat ...

December 18, 2009

The history of Britain's Fish and Chips (french fries) shops

For generations, fish and chips have fed millions of memories - eaten with greasy fingers on a seaside holiday, a pay-day treat at the end of the working week or a late-night supper on the way home from the pub. Few can resist the mouth-watering combin...

December 03, 2009

FSA: Calories on menus one step closer

Menus with calorie information are one step closer to becoming a reality today, following successful and productive work this summer with twenty-one catering companies. As part of its work to help people make healthier choices when eating out, the Foo...

May 22, 2009

Potato recipe tips by chefs and foodservice heads

Where would we be without the humble potato? It has a place in starters, mains, sides and even desserts. Emma White spoke to chefs and food service heads for their recipe recommendations When it comes to versatile ingredients, the potato has to be clo...

April 06, 2009

Restaurants and catering companies bring in calories on menus

Eighteen major catering companies, including many high street brands, will introduce calorie information on their menus for the first time. The list of trailblazers, announced today by Public Health Minister Dawn Primarolo and the Food Standards Agenc...

February 19, 2009

KFC anuncia la creacion de 9.000 puestos de trabajo

Las cuentas de resultados de McDonald’s y Burger King no son las únicas que se ven favorecidas por la crisis. Por imperativo laboral o por ocio, ni la actual situación económica impide que miles de ciudadanos hagan sus comidas fuera de casa, eso sí, ol...

February 09, 2009

National Chip Week: How to make the perfect chip

Opinions vary greatly as to how chips should be cooked. What's the best variety to use? Do you get a better result if you use vegetable oil or dripping? BigHospitality spoke to several chefs about their preferences especially for National Chip Week.

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 ...

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