News On French Fries and Potato Specialties from United Kingdom

March 17, 2010

Farmhouse Potato Bakers win award for their cheese and smokey bacon filled potato skins

A Bridlington (United Kingom) family business is celebrating winning a top national accolade in the world of food and drink. Farmhouse Potato Bakers, who produce the Bannister's Farm range at Carnaby Industrial Estate, have won silver in The Grocer ...

March 16, 2010

United Kingdom: McCain splashes £1m on sweet potato campaign

McCain Foods (GB) has launched a £1m campaign to push its sweet potato product. A sweet potato sampling road show is travelling across the UK giving over 100,000 consumers the chance to taste sweet potato and pick up a coupon booklet which includes 3...

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 ...

February 10, 2010

Fleishman-Hillard Hit By Loss Of £250,000 McCain Foods Account

Fleishman-Hillard is to split from McCain Foods (GB) after five years, following the client's decision to shift the wide-ranging account to Nexus PR.

January 11, 2010

Mintel: UK consumers dig potatoes again

Potatoes have been attacked for their less than exciting image, ignored by low carb dieters and ostracised from the five a day allowance, but new research from Mintel finds that the fortunes of the humble spud have turned, as today, potatoes are eaten ...

January 05, 2010

Hello, Mr Chips

In the year that the humble but revolutionary oven chip turns 30, TM interviews Nick Vermont of oven chip trailblazer McCain, and finds out that process technology and a willingness to confront the health agenda has helped McCain to be a world-leader i...

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 08, 2009

Potato Council introduces new way to raise awareness for National Chip week

The Potato Council has introduced an innovative new way for growers and merchants to raise awareness of National Chip Week;putting the message on potato sacks. In fact, artwork is already available that promotes the Week’s key benefit – to boost sales ...

October 28, 2009

Quality 2009 potato crop major headache for European potato processors

Harvesting throughout Northwest Europe is virtually finished and markets are entering a new phase of the season. Quality concern and wastage, resulting from high dry matter levels and difficult harvest conditions, are now becoming the main influence ...

Helen Priestley promoting the potato as CEO of the Potato Council

July 27, 2009

McCain Foods (GB) appoints Helen Priestley as marketing director

McCain Foods (GB) Ltd have announced the appointment of Helen Priestley as Marketing Director. In her previous position Priestley championed McCain Food’s main ingredient, the Great British potato on behalf of the Potato Council where she worked for 10...

July 15, 2009

Fenland eyes Cold Store boom

Fenland is set to become the cold store capital of Europe as food industry heavyweights tuck into exciting new developments in the Wisbech area. Hundreds of jobs could be created in the long term as Dutch company Partner Logistics cashes in on the app...

July 08, 2009

McCain reformulation case study (FDF: Recipe for Change)

McCain Foods (GB) is proud to produce high quality products which allow our consumers to enjoy the natural, nutritious and great taste of potatoes as part of a healthy, balanced diet.

April 14, 2009

Retail Frozen Food Market in the UK keeps growing

The latest data from TNS Worldpanel for the United Kingdom in the 52 weeks ending 25th January 2009 shows the UK retail market for frozen food increased in value by 6.7% year on year. The market has now shown 10 consecutive quarters of accelerating gr...

April 11, 2009

BFFF: Energy savings possible in the Frozen Food cold chain

The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) identified opportunities for energy savings and the related CO2 emission reductions related to improved temperature management in frozen food manufacturing and in cold stores.The project had support and fundin...

March 12, 2009

McCain launches potato scholarship

McCain Foods has launched a new scholarship scheme for students at Askham Bryan College, York, who are studying degrees in any subject relating to potato production or processing.As part of the sponsorship McCain is offering up to £5000 towards tuition...

March 11, 2009

Farm Frites now using 100% sunflower oil for Nature's Goodness

Farm Frites are now using 100 per cent sunflower oil to make their Nature’s Goodness range of chips, wedges and croquettes, meaning diners get a healthier experience when treating themselves. Containing less than five per cent fat even after frying, th...

March 11, 2009

McCain Foods adds new brand 'Express': microwaveable frozen vegetables

McCain Foods is targeting a share of the frozen vegetable market with the launch of the sub-brand Express. The microwaveable range, which rolls out this month, is aimed at busy professionals with little time to prepare food, but who are keen to maintai...