News on Chips and Snacks from United Kingdom

PepsiCo today announced plans to roll-out its new i-crop farming technology on a global basis.

United Biscuits (UBUK), is re-launching its Space Raiders range to increase shelf stand-out and drive sales for retailers.

Potato chips manufacturer Tyrrell's has launched its Furrows range, a crinkle cut chip with peel.

In time for the festive period, Kettle Chips is introducing a winter seasonal flavour, Stilton and Port, to its range of hand cooked chips in the UK.

Recycled potato peelings could be used to make environmentally-friendly crisp packets, according to snack manufacturer Walkers.

China's leading consumer group, Bright Food, has emerged as one of the frontrunners to acquire UB, which is being sold by its private equity owners Blackstone and PAI. A takeover would attract attention from British politicians worried about the incre...

Walkers Snack Foods Ltd and chemical distributor Omnichem Ltd have been fined a total of £350,000 after a worker was killed by a cloud of toxic gas.

UK's vegetable crisp company Glennans has launched a new look packaging.

he Yorkshire Crisp Company has teamed up with Gentings Casinos for a novel way of promoting two of Gentings Electric Circus Casinos.

Sheffield-based gourmet crisp producer, The Yorkshire Crisp Company, has secured listings to supply its products to regional rail network, Grand Central Trains

United Kingdom's Potato chip manufacturer Walkers is making sure that every cloud has a silver lining this autumn by giving out heaps of cash whenever the heavens open.

The administrator handling Middlesbrough-based snacks manufacturer Baked Snacks Company (BSC) has entered into exclusive talks with a potential buyer

Tayto is finalizing the closure of Red Mills Snacks foods, announced in October 2008. Tayto’s Red Mill Snack Foods factory at Wednesbury is scheduled to close next month as all remaining production is transferred to its factory at Corby in Northampton...

Walkers, the UK’s crisps and snacks manufacturer, is launching a new flavour Doritos chip, Sizzling Fajita, and two dips; Red Pepper & Pepperoni and Nacho Cheese.

Walkers Extra Crunchy, the brand’s biggest launch in eight years, is being supported with a humorous TV ad campaign starring soul singing legend Lionel Richie. The ad, which bursts onto screens (and through a shop window!) on 27th August, is part of a...

United Biscuits UK, a leading manufacturer of biscuits, snacks and cakes, is launching a new McCoy's promotion on its handypack range.

Campbell Soup Co., is reportedly looking into making a bid worth $2.3 billion to acquire the largest portion of British food company United Biscuits, according to a media report Sunday.

Middlesbrough-based snacks manufacturer Baked Snacks Company (BSC) has good prospects provided any new backer can inject sufficient capital into the business to give it a fighting chance, according to sources close to the firm.