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March 23, 2016
McCain Foods admits safety breaches in UK court case
McCain Foods (United Kingdom) has admitted breaching health and safety regulations after a worker nearly lost an arm in an industrial accident at the McCain Foods Whittlesey plant in August 2014
March 18, 2016
Tong Engineering expands Processing Equipment Portfolio through Partnership with Marcelissen
Tong engineering announces the expansion of its range of vegetable processing equipment through a partnership with Netherlands-based food processing equipment manufacturer, Marcelissen.
March 08, 2016
AHDB Potatoes turns to top food bloggers to boost consumption
“Harnessing the power of leading bloggers and vloggers, as well as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube channels will enable us [AHDB Potatoes] to reach more consumers and engage with them on a more regular and impactful basis. As research shows, this is clearly the way forward.”
February 17, 2016
Searching a Scottish Potato Farm for Research and Demonstration
In the United Kingdom, AHDB Potatoes has announced that it is searching for the first farmer host for its new Scottish Strategic Potato (SPot) Farm.
January 24, 2016
Next Generation UK Potato Industry Innovators educate themselves on Westminster and NFU
Delegates of AHDB Potatoes’educational programme ‘Next Generation’ spoke on spuds and the needs of the £4.1bn GB potato sector on an informative visit to Westminster (parliament) and NFU London last week.
January 22, 2016
How are Potatoes served around the World?
How are Potatoes served around the World? McCain Foodservice takes a look at recipes around the world. Sponsored Content
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January 21, 2016
New resource for UK Chip Shops - but no more Chip Week
In a bid to help the chip shop industry keep customer satisfaction high and compete in the increasingly aggressive quick service restaurant (QSR) sector, AHDB Potatoes has invested in a new online resource.
January 21, 2016
AHDB Fellowship to safeguard critical potato nematology expertise in the United Kingdom
Dr Jon Pickup, Head of Virology & Zoology at Science & Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) will lead on one of three AHDB Potatoes Fellowship Awards, specifically seeking to secure critical potato nematology expertise for the future.
January 12, 2016
Diamond acquires minority stake in Metcalfe’s Skinny Limited
Diamond Foods, Inc. today announced that it has acquired a 26% stake in Metcalfe’s skinny Limited, owner of Metcalfe’s skinny Popcorn, a premium ready-to-eat popcorn brand in the United Kingdom
January 08, 2016
New KETTLE® Bites Baked Snack range introduced in the United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom Kettle Foods ltd is launching KETTLE® Bites - a new healthier product aimed at female consumers looking for lighter, ‘better-for-you’ snacks.
December 16, 2015
UK Potato Industry urged to back Grow Your Own Potatoes education project
With reports again highlighting a concerning lack of knowledge amongst young adults and the origin of the food they eat, educating the next generation remains an important focus
November 23, 2015
Kettle Chips launches Winter and Christmas flavours
KETTLE® Chips (United Kingdom) is pleased to announce that it has introduced three seasonal flavours to its sharing range of delicious, hand cooked chips in time for the key Christmas sales period. Sponsored Content 
November 16, 2015
Nick Vermont receives British Potato Industry Award at BP 2015
Nick Vermont, CEO of McCain Foods GB is this year's British Potato Industry Award winner
November 16, 2015
Thousands attend GB’s flagship potato event BP2015
The entire potato industry of Great Britain gathered at Harrogate International Centre, North Yorkshire 12 and 13 November for BP2015, the key industry event of the year.
November 04, 2015
Delegations of India, Cuba and Morocco to visit BP2015 looking for seed potatoes
UK Seed potato exports are booming with big strides being made to open even more new markets.
November 04, 2015
BP 2015 for the first time an entirely indoor affair
BP 2015 is the first time this event held every two year for the British Potato Industry is entirely indoors. Visit BP2015 in Harrogate in 8 days from today...
November 03, 2015
With SmartStor™ you can take your potato store with you
Crop Systems Ltd is launching SmartStor™, a cost effective crop store control system that that enables users to monitor and manage their (potato) stores via their smartphone or tablet anywhere, anytime.
October 13, 2015
BP2015 Potato Industry Dinner will feature winning dish of AHDB Student Competition
Delegates at BP2015 are in for a treat as a competition winning dish will be served up at the industry dinner. Potatoes naturally take a starring role in the main course dish created by a local Harrogate College student, as part of a competition run by AHDB Potatoes.