News on Chips and Snacks from Europe

Recycled potato peelings could be used to make environmentally-friendly crisp packets, according to snack manufacturer Walkers.

Latfood, the company behind Latvia's most popular potato chips 'Adazu cipsi', has begun production for its new export brand entitled 'Taffel', which will offer 'San Trope'potato chips on the Lithuanian and Estonian markets.

China's leading consumer group, Bright Food, has emerged as one of the frontrunners to acquire UB, which is being sold by its private equity owners Blackstone and PAI. A takeover would attract attention from British politicians worried about the incre...

Walkers Snack Foods Ltd and chemical distributor Omnichem Ltd have been fined a total of £350,000 after a worker was killed by a cloud of toxic gas.

UK's vegetable crisp company Glennans has launched a new look packaging.

De finale in de Lay’s chipswedstrijd gaat tussen de smaken babi pangang, patatje joppie en mango red chilli.

he Yorkshire Crisp Company has teamed up with Gentings Casinos for a novel way of promoting two of Gentings Electric Circus Casinos.

Serbian prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic opened new lines for production of potato crisps at the Marbo Product factory today in Backi Maglic, which will enable the employment of 100 workers and will also indirectly create 400 jobs in potato processing a...

United Kingdom's Potato chip manufacturer Walkers is making sure that every cloud has a silver lining this autumn by giving out heaps of cash whenever the heavens open.

Sheffield-based gourmet crisp producer, The Yorkshire Crisp Company, has secured listings to supply its products to regional rail network, Grand Central Trains

Estrella Maarud, the leading snack manufacturer in Northern Europe, has joined the EU advertising pledge that aims to promote healthier snacking choices and balanced lifestyles among children.

The administrator handling Middlesbrough-based snacks manufacturer Baked Snacks Company (BSC) has entered into exclusive talks with a potential buyer

Potato starch manufacturer KMC announces that its board of directors has named Nicolai Hansen to serve as the company's Chief Executive Officer.

Tayto is finalizing the closure of Red Mills Snacks foods, announced in October 2008. Tayto’s Red Mill Snack Foods factory at Wednesbury is scheduled to close next month as all remaining production is transferred to its factory at Corby in Northampton...

Walkers, the UK’s crisps and snacks manufacturer, is launching a new flavour Doritos chip, Sizzling Fajita, and two dips; Red Pepper & Pepperoni and Nacho Cheese.

Walkers Extra Crunchy, the brand’s biggest launch in eight years, is being supported with a humorous TV ad campaign starring soul singing legend Lionel Richie. The ad, which bursts onto screens (and through a shop window!) on 27th August, is part of a...

United Biscuits UK, a leading manufacturer of biscuits, snacks and cakes, is launching a new McCoy's promotion on its handypack range.

Campbell Soup Co., is reportedly looking into making a bid worth $2.3 billion to acquire the largest portion of British food company United Biscuits, according to a media report Sunday.