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十月 20, 2008
McCain Foods applies new technology for biogas production
McCain Foods Ltd., the multinational food processing company based in Florenceville, N.B., tapped into a new energy source this spring, when it began construction of a new biogas digester for its Whittlesey french fry factory in Britain. "There'...
九月 12, 2008
Farm Frites launches curry flavoured french fries in the UK
Curry and chips is a staple of many pub menus, while chips with curry sauce is a takeaway favourite. It takes a special kind of genius to combine the two, which is why pub customers are likely to be all fired up by the latest launch from Farm Frites.Cu...
八月 26, 2008
McCain UK introduced new frozen potato range
A new range of frozen foods has been launched by McCain. The company has introduced the Simply Gorgeous line to its potato products as a premium option, Talking Retail reports. Among the first products to be included are Simply Gorgeous Chunky Chips, w...
八月 09, 2008
McCain Foods (GB) offers potato farmers an indexed contract
Potato growers could benefit from a new fixed-price contract, index linked to production costs, launched by processor McCain. "British growers are supplying 100% of our potatoes now, so we need to secure supplies,"said the firm's Mark Walmsl...
七月 31, 2008
ASA: McCain campaign 'Eat your greens' not misleading.
The UK advertising watchdog (ASA) investigated the McCain Foods (GB) "Eat your greens"campaign for McCain Rustic Oven Fries and found the campaign was "not irresponsible or misleading". The campaign features the slogan "Eat yo...
七月 23, 2008
McCain CEO Nick Vermont backs Potato Council's British Potato Industry Award;Nominations requested
An industry with the size and diversity of the British potato sector should be prepared to back an awards scheme that recognises those who have made a significant contribution to its development, says Nick Vermont, McCain chief executive officer for Gr... Sponsored Content
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七月 11, 2008
McCain Foods axes 46 jobs at Scarborough prepared foods plant
Nearly 50 workers at McCain Foods in Scarborough are set to lose their jobs because of a decline in sales of prepared foods.But the management stressed they were still "firmly committed"to staying in Scarborough.The shock news was given to st...
七月 02, 2008
McDonald's launches 'quality Happy Meals' ad to reassure parents
McDonald's is to launch its first TV campaign aimed at reassuring parents that only high-quality beef, chicken and potatoes are used in its Happy Meals. The £5m campaign marks the first time McDonald's, a company used to being vilified for its product...
六月 17, 2008
Two hand grenades found at PAS Grantham Potato factory
Workers at a potato factory found two hand grenades while they were clearing out machinery. Police were called to PAS Grantham Ltd at Easton, near Grantham, after workers discovered one explosive device. Staff removed the grenade and placed it in a...
六月 17, 2008
UK Business is really hotting up for frozen food giant McCain
Frozen is fashionable again. That appears to be the industry message as rising food prices force consumers to cut back on wastage and choose products that can be kept for long periods of time.The same recent browsers of the organic aisle now find thei...
六月 11, 2008
McCain Foods UK praised for commitment to sustainable power & ecofriendly operations by Minister for Energy
McCain Foods has been praised for its commitment to sustainable power and eco-friendly operations by the Minister for Energy, Malcolm Wicks. The UK’s largest producer of frozen oven chips installed three wind turbines six months ago at its factory in...
五月 23, 2008
McCain UK launches foodservice website
McCain Foods has launched its foodservice website, offering product support and advice to pubs.With a distinct section for pubs, the site at www.mccainfoodservice.co.uk helps to discover more about McCain products as well as offering menu inspirations.
四月 15, 2008
McCain Rustic oven chips Advert: 'Eat your greens'
"Not for a minute,"insists a spokesman from McCain's ultra-slick PR agency, "are we suggesting a portion of oven chips might be as good for you as a portion of fresh veg, or part of your five-a-day or anything. That's not the idea at all...
四月 14, 2008
McCain Foods and Fuller's pubs launch french fries coated with unique London Pride beer batter
McCain Foods and Fuller’s have launched the London Pride Brewer’s Ridge, a bespoke chip (french fry) which is being being rolled out across Fuller’s pubs. The French fries are made with 100 per cent British potatoes and coated with a unique London Pr...
四月 01, 2008
McCain showcases Signatures Starters and Sides
Flexibilty is often the key to success for a product, and there is no doubt that this is where the new McCain Signatures Starters &Sides scores highly. Featuring both traditional starters as well as sides with a contemporary twist, the eleven prod...
二月 25, 2008
McCain Foods turns waste into Energy
French Fries manufacturer McCain Foods, will be adding an anaerobic digester to its site in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire to turn its food-processing waste into biogas for use onsite. The anaerobic digester will be up and running this May and will take...
二月 19, 2008
Do you want to become a potato supplier of McCain Foods GB?
McCain's commercial agriculture manager will attend an NFU potato event in Lancashire and give the region's spud growers a chance to supply the oven chip giant. Richard Marcroft will give an overview of the processing sector and potential opportuniti...