News On French Fries and Potato Specialties from United Kingdom

Albert Bartlett to open plant for chilled potato products
June 18, 2018

Albert Bartlett to open plant for chilled potato products

Albert Bartlett, leading supplier of fresh potatoes in the United Kingdom, is to launch chilled potato products with major UK retailers and food service customers.
McDonald's announces it's working to ditch Plastic Straws
June 15, 2018

McDonald's announces it's working to ditch Plastic Straws

McDonald’s restaurants in the UK and Ireland will complete transition to paper straws in 2019; In Belgium the QSR chain is testing alternatives to plastic straws and trials are planned in the United States, France, Sweden, Norway and Australia later this year.
Nomad Foods to Acquire Aunt Bessies
June 07, 2018

Nomad Foods strengthens its potato business with acquisition Aunt Bessies

Nomad Foods Limited announced earlier this week that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Aunt Bessie’s Limited from William Jackson & Son Limited for approximately €240 million.
MacFry Academy opens its doors to UK Potato Growers
March 12, 2018

MacFry Academy opens its doors to UK Potato Growers

The potato growers supplying McDonald’s in the United Kingdom can get a free agronomy skills training to improve crop performance and quality with the launch of the MacFry Potato Academy.
Albert Bartlett receives largest ever Food Processing, Marketing and Co-operation grant for potato processing diversification
February 20, 2018

Albert Bartlett receives largest ever Food Processing, Marketing and Co-operation grant for potato processing diversification

The largest ever Food Processing, Marketing and Co-operation (FPMC) grant of £4 million has been awarded to potato processing firm Albert Bartlett. It will allow the company to diversify into the growing convenience and chilled potato market.
Dear Britain, you are cutting your roast potatoes all wrong...
January 17, 2018

Dear Britain, you are cutting your roast potatoes all wrong...

In October chef Heston Blumenthal revealed his top tips for achieving roasties that are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, every time. However, according to students from Edge Hotel School at the University of Essex, Blumenthal has been cutting his spuds all wrong.
Potato firm Albert Bartlett reports drop in profits despite increase in sales
January 15, 2018

Potato firm Albert Bartlett reports drop in profits despite increase in sales

Sales at potato firm Albert Bartlett have climbed 18 per cent to £146m, but operating profit was again impacted by price pressures in the supply chain.
Aviko launches Crunch Fast Food Fries in the United Kingdom
January 02, 2018

Aviko launches Crunch Fast Food Fries in the United Kingdom

Aviko Foodservice has announced the launched of their Crunch Fries in the United Kingdom. These new French Fries are perfect for home deliveries.
McCain opens its Roastaurant to help settle the #greatroastdebate
December 05, 2017

McCain opens its Roastaurant to help settle the #greatroastdebate

McCain UK is opening a Roastaurant where one can sample 100,000 possible roast dinner combinations.
Potato Business post-Brexit a key focus during the BP2017 Seminars
October 22, 2017

Potato Business post-Brexit a key focus during the BP2017 Seminars

One of the key features of the biennial British Potato event is the seminar programme and the approaching Brexit is of course a topic that must be front and center at an event in the United Kingdom.
McCain Foods GB - Scarborough officially kicked off its new construction project
September 07, 2017

McCain Foods GB - Scarborough officially kicked off its new construction project

Potato Processor McCain Foods (GB) officially marked the start of its £100 million (re-)construction project of the Scarborough french fries production facility
Nominations now open for British Potato Industry awards
July 25, 2017

Nominations now open for British Potato Industry awards

Nominations for the coveted ‘British Potato Industry Award’ and ‘AHDB Above and Beyond Award’ are now open.
McCain Foods Scarborough Expansion plan approved
July 08, 2017

McCain Foods Scarborough expansion plan approved

Plans to expand the McCain Foods (GB) potato processing factory in Eastfield (Scarborough) have been approved by planners last Thursday, clearing the way for the proposed £100m investment (USD 130 million).
Aviko extends UK retail range with Golden Hash Browns
May 16, 2017

Aviko extends UK retail range with Golden Hash Browns

Earlier this month, Aviko has added Golden Hash Browns to its product range in the United Kingdom, tapping into the all-day dining trend.
McCain Foods announces an investment of £100m in its Scarborough Potato Processing Plant (United Kingdom)
March 14, 2017

McCain Foods announces an investment of £100m in its Scarborough Potato Processing Plant (United Kingdom)

McCain Foods announces an investment of £100m (USD 120m) in its Scarborough Potato Processing Plant (United Kingdom).
Farm Frites' Ultimate Chip picks up Chef's Choice award
March 09, 2017

Farm Frites' Ultimate Chip picks up Chefs Choice award

Just four months on from its launch to market, Farm Frites’ Ultimate Chip (French Fries for those outside the UK) has been awarded a coveted Chefs Choice Award.
Farm Frites launches Extra - the newest crunch in town...
February 01, 2017

Farm Frites launches Extra - the newest crunch in town...

Potato grower and manufacturer Farm Frites is launching Extra – a range to satisfy the demand for crispy, coated, tasty chips with greater heat retention.
McCain Foods Scarborough plans to outsource cold and dry storage needs
January 31, 2017

McCain Foods Scarborough plans to outsource cold and dry storage needs

McCain Foods (GB) Scarborough has informed its employees it plans to outsource its cold and dry storage needs, putting 74 jobs at risk as a result of closing the current on-site storage.

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