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augustus 01, 2007
Walkers apologises if crisp packets cause offence to flood-stricken potato growers
Chips company Walkers has apologised for the wording on the back of its packets, which it admits could cause offence to farmers because of the current flooding crisis. Currently chips packets carry the message: “Muddy Good Potatoes! Everyone complains...
juli 23, 2007
McCain announces 100% of its UK Fries use 100% British potatoes
McCain Foods today announces that all its french fries will be made from 100% British potatoes from October 2007. McCain works with more than 300 British farmers and for the past five years 95% of its products have been made from British potatoes. This...juli 20, 2007
National Farmers Union welcomes Walkers committment to use 100% British potatoes
NFU President Peter Kendall has welcomed the move by Walkers Snackfoods, which is a reaction to customer comments on the sourcing of its ingredients. Reducing the company's food miles and carbon footprint was also part of the decision. Peter Kendall sa...