News On French Fries and Potato Specialties from United Kingdom

March 09, 2011

Birds Eye launch Mini Potato Waffles

To celebrate the 30th birthday of the Birds Eye Potato Waffle, the UK’s leading frozen food brand is launching a tasty new mini version.

February 19, 2011

New weighing system raises productivity of McCain Scarborough's oven chips production

January 21, 2011

Aviko hires PR agency Brass for marketing push in UK foodservice

Aviko, one of the world's largest producers of potato products, has appointed Leeds agency Brass to promote its UK and Eire foodservice business following a three-way pitch.

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

January 11, 2011

BFFF publishes frozen food report: 'British Frozen Food Industry – A Food Vision'

The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) published the report 'British Frozen Food Industry – A Food Vision', conducted by Sheffield Hallam University and Refrigeration Developments & Testing Ltd.

December 23, 2010

McCain Foods (GB) Ltd recalls Sweet Potato with Rosemary & Garlic due to potential grit contamination

McCain Foods (GB) Ltd is recalling all batches of the Sweet Potato with Rosemary and Garlic (pack size 400g) as the product potentially contains pieces of grit that became embedded within the sweet potato during harvesting.

September 24, 2010

McCain Foods (GB) saves on packaging film with IFP 'Integrity Seal'

International Food Partners Ltd (IFP) has brought to market an innovative new sealing technology for flexible packaging that will save food manufacturers thousands of tonnes of film per year, while also providing greater seal integrity.

September 24, 2010

Nueva tecnología para el sellado de empaques ahorrará costos a McCain Foods (GB)

International Food Partners Ltd (IFP) ha lanzado al mercado una nueva tecnología de sellado que reduce el empleo de miles de toneladas de material al año y proporciona una mayor integridad al producto.

September 21, 2010

Underwired Amaze launches new website for McCain Foods (GB)

Specialist digital and eCRM agency, Underwired Amaze, has created a brand new website for FMCG giant, McCain Foods

August 17, 2010

McCain spreads the word on 'healthy chips'

McCain, the UK’s frozen potato brand, is raising the awareness of Rustic Oven Chips, the chip with four green traffic lights, with a new communications campaign.

August 09, 2010

McCain Foods (GB) steps up Social Media involvement

McCain Foods (GB) has re-engaged specialist digital and eCRM agency, Underwired Amaze, to create a new eCRM hub and strategy, and extend its CRM activity across multiple channels using the Agillic platform. McCain Foods CRM activity case study Underwir...

August 08, 2010

Grootste koelhuisfaciliteit van Groot-Brittannië geopend voor Lamb Weston Meijer

Partner Logistics heeft in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, koelhuis van 220.660 vierkante meter groot geopend. Dit is volgens het bedrijf het grootste in het Verenigd Koninkrijk. De koelhuisfaciliteit werd ontwikkeld voor de aardappelverwerker Lamb Weston Mei...

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...

May 20, 2010

McCain Foods (GB) Ltd reviews PR accounts

McCain Foods is putting its entire consumer and corporate PR account out to pitch as it aims to step up the emphasis on the nutritional value of its food. The wide-ranging account is believed to be worth about £250,000 and is currently held by Fleishm...

May 12, 2010

McCain Foods (GB) brings back Summer Wedges

McCain Summer Wedges with a hint of Shallot &Lime are back by popular demand following strong sales in 2009, when they were McCain Foods (GB) Ltd. most successful Seasonal Edition recipe.Part of McCain's Seasonal Editions Wedge range, Summer Wedges...

May 10, 2010

McCain Foods (GB) Ltd. backs Home Fries with couponing campaign

McCain Foods (GB Ltd. is set to undertake a national couponing campaign worth £2.9 million, aimed at driving trial and sales, in support of its best selling chip brand Home Fries.From May, two half price coupons are to be distributed to 1.16 million UK...

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 31, 2010

Purple potato for mash introduced in UK by Bartlett and Sons

A SCOTTISH potato processor is hoping to inject a bit of colour into meal times with the launch of Purple Majesty, a purple spud that is made for mashing and could boost health. It will produce a beetroot-coloured mash!

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