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Mintal for news
Enero 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 ...
Hello, Mr Chips
Enero 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...
Food labels to show 'carbon footprint' under Government plans
Enero 05, 2010
Food labels to show 'carbon footprint' under Government plans
Hilary Benn, UK's Environment Secretary, said in future people will have to eat less “carbon intensive” foods like red meat or excessively packaged products to make sure Britain meets targets to cut greenhouse gases.To help consumers do this, new “gree...
The REAL deal for crisps and chips
Enero 04, 2010
The REAL deal for crisps and chips
REAL, the hand cooked crisps and chip brand has overhauled its packaging and flavours to reveal a brand new look for the first time in almost a decade.The investment across the range of classic and innovative flavours will stir up consumers' taste buds...
Pringles for news
Enero 04, 2010
Pringles set to spice up UK snack sales
Pringles is adding another exotic variant to its repertoire of consumer favourites. Pringles Thai Sweet Chilli will be available in a 165g can from 11th January 2010.Thai Sweet Chilli is a hugely popular flavour that is currently growing value share o...
Enero 04, 2010
Is a combined checkweighing and metal detection system double trouble or half the hassle?
Combining a metal detector and checkweigher in one system isn't a new idea - equipment designers have been making so-called ‘combi' units for years. Could it be, though, that the economic climate is prompting  food manufacturers and packers to opt for ...
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Diciembre 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...
Walkers launches '99 Calories or less' banner
Diciembre 14, 2009
Walkers launches '99 Calories or less' banner
Walkers, the UK’s No. 1 Crisps and Snacks manufacturer, has brought four of its leading  single serve snack brands together under a new 99 Calories or less banner. The range which includes much-loved, multi-million pound brands;Quavers, Wotsits, Square...
Potato Council introduces new way to raise awareness for National Chip week
Diciembre 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 ...
United Biscuits: Bagged Snacks category proved extremely recession resistant
Diciembre 07, 2009
United Biscuits: Bagged Snacks category proved extremely recession resistant
United Biscuits (UBUK), a leading manufacturer of snacks, biscuits and cakes, is launching a diverse range of promotions, new products and reformulations to drive awareness and sales of its bagged snacks in 2010. An engaging Hula Hoops charity on-pack ...
Branston's potato anaerobic digestion plant to cut electricity demand by 40%
Diciembre 06, 2009
Branston's potato anaerobic digestion plant to cut electricity demand by 40%
The anaerobic digestion plant at Branston's headquarters in Lincoln will use low value potatoes and peelings to produce enough electricity to cut the firm's reliance on grid electricity by 40%.Work started on the plant last week, project director Vee G...
2009 Potato volumes United Kingdom estimated to be 6.2 million tonnes
Diciembre 04, 2009
2009 Potato volumes United Kingdom estimated to be 6.2 million tonnes
Good growing conditions have resulted in the production of more potatoes this year than last - with volumes up by some 3.5 per cent to 6.2 million tonnes.   The Potato Council revealed the figure - based on the production reported from 246 crops from ...
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