News On Ingredients from United Kingdom

PepsiCo Switches to used cooking oil as fuel for all Walkers Crisps Potato Deliveries
July 27, 2023

Potato deliveries to Walkers Leicester Chips factory entirely powered by used cooking oil

In the United Kingdom, PepsiCo has scaled the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) – used cooking oil - across their supply chain in a move set to save 2,650 tonnes in GHG emissions annually.
KP Snacks rolls out festive Christmas packaging for Tyrrells brand
October 10, 2022

KP Snacks rolls out festive Christmas packaging for Tyrrells brand

KP Snacks announced the launch of brand new, limited edition Christmas packaging for its premium snack brand Tyrrells. Rolling out from October, the fun and festive packaging will feature across sharing bags
KP Snacks reformulates entire popchips range to be non-hfss
October 06, 2022

KP Snacks reformulates entire popchips range to be non-HFSS

KP Snacks has announced the launch of its newly reformulated non-HFSS (high in fat, salt and sugar) popchips portfolio. Appearing in stores as part of a phased roll-out, the entire popchips range, which includes the classic favourites Sea Salt
Danish Potato Farmers Tour Angus.
June 05, 2022

Danish Potato Farmers Tour Angus

Members of a Danish farmers co-operative experienced a packed 3-day tour of the Angus potato industry recently.
'The Simple Root' launches dairy alternative in the UK with McCain Foods backing
September 24, 2021

'The Simple Root' launches dairy alternative in the UK with McCain Foods backing

The Simple Root uses unique IP technology developed in partnership with McCain Foods to create the taste and texture of dairy using root vegetables, herbs, and spices, and is a key addition to McCain’s continued investment in innovation
Branston starts work on GBP 6m Potato Protein Extraction Facility
May 03, 2021

Branston starts work on GBP 6m Potato Protein Extraction Facility

Work has started on a new GBP 6m facility, which will be used to extract high-grade plant protein from potatoes, at Branston's site in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. Branston is working alongside B-hive Innovations as part of a collaborative project to improve potato crop utilization.
Chase Distillery has reached an agreement to be acquired by Diageo
November 03, 2020

Chase Distillery has reached an agreement to be acquired by Diageo

Chase Distillery has reached an agreement to be acquired by Diageo, accelerating its mission to champion field to bottle spirits made sustainably on our farm in Herefordshire.
Guardian switches to potato starch wrapping
January 13, 2019

British newspaper The Guardian switches to potato starch based wrapping

Readers of The Guardian newspaper in the United Kingdom have been opening their weekend paper to find supplements wrapped in a compostable material made from potato starch.
Destacado fabricante de papa frita duplica la velocidad de envasado y reduce la cantidad de residuos
November 01, 2018

Fabricante de papa frita duplica velocidad de envasado y disminuye los residuos

La instalación de soluciones de envasado de alta velocidad de tna ha permitido a Pipers Crisps aumentar su productividad y mantener al mismo tiempo el más alto nivel de calidad del producto a través de una integridad mejorada del sellado.
Cutlery made of biodegradable potato plastic made it to the shortlist of this global design competition
October 19, 2018

Biodegradable Potato Spoons make the Dyson Designer Award Shortlist

Many of the 20 contenders for this year’s prestigious James Dyson award focus on ways to create a more sustainable future. Cutlery made of biodegradable potato plastic made it to the shortlist of this global design competition.
Weird Potato chips flavours hit UK retail shelves for Christmas
October 15, 2018

Weird potato chip flavours hit UK retail shelves for Christmas

What will be you favorite crisp flavour this holiday season? Will it be 'Brussels Sprouts' or 'Christmas tree'... ?
North Yorkshire potato farmer wins award for still to be launched Priory Potato vodka
January 30, 2018

North Yorkshire potato farmer wins award for still to be launched Priory Potato vodka

Priory Vodka made from a small acreage of potato crop that is otherwise destined for McCain’s and McDonald’s fries won two prestigious Gold awards at the Global Spirits Masters in autumn 2017. Priory Vodka will go on sale shortly.
Are British consumers giving up on frying at home?
November 05, 2017

Are British consumers giving up on frying at home?

A recent marketing research report by Mintel among British consumers that buy butter, spread, oil and fat reports a remarkable drop in the frequency consumers are frying at home.
Inside Walkers - the biggest crisp factory in the world
August 02, 2017

Inside Walkers - the biggest crisp factory in the world

The Leicester Mercury brings you this seldom-told story of The Biggest Crisp Factory in the World, a vast grey building in Leicester (United Kingdom) where Walkers produces seven million bags of potato chips (crisps) every day.
Potato fertilization with (Fe) nanoparticles may benefit cultivation and increase nutritional value
July 25, 2016

Potato fertilization with (Fe) nanoparticles may benefit cultivation and increase nutritional value

Work to make potatoes more nutritious by including nanoparticles in the fertilizer formulation is proving promising, according to the AHDB-funded researcher Karen Davies
Ten Acre Snacks indulge in international success
May 23, 2016

Ten Acre Snacks indulge in international success

The founders of Ten Acre, who have been flying the flag for British Food around the world, have met with the Prime Minster to mark their international success.
KETTLE® Chips (UK) launch outstanding Chef’s Signature Range
November 02, 2015

KETTLE® Chips (UK) launch Chef’s Signature Range

KETTLE® Chips, the favourite premium crisp brand in the United Kingdom, is pleased to announce the launch of Chef’s Signature, an outstanding new range featuring partnerships with some of the UK’s leading, premium food brands.
KETTLE® Chips porks up its range with crispy bacon and maple syrup
June 11, 2015

KETTLE® Chips porks up its range with crispy bacon and maple syrup

KETTLE® Chips, the UK’s original and number one premium crisp, is introducing a new seasoning to its range of premium hand cooked chips – Crispy Bacon & Maple Syrup – its first offering made with real meat.

Filters

Refine By Topics
Refine By Regions
Refine By Year
Language preferences