Archive of all McCain articles
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NewsMcCain readies potato-doughnut hybrid Ponuts for launch
It has applied to register the name as a trademark with the IPO under classes 29 and 30
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NewsStrong Roots adds Air Bites frozen veg snacks for air fryers
Three variants – Crispy Spinach & Carrot, Crispy Pea & Lemon and Crispy Veg – will launch next week
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NewsMcCain expands oven chips portfolio with dedicated Air Fryer range
The range is endorsed by leading air fryer brand Ninja
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NewsMcCain GB sales jump but rising potato prices eat into margins
The UK arm of potato giant McCain saw a 19.5% jump in sales last year, but profits were flat as margins declined amid elevated costs and weather challenges
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NewsMcCain completes Strong Roots acquisition, targeting global growth
McCain acquired a minority stake in the Dublin-based business in 2021
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Comment & OpinionFood and drink supplier profit margins below 4%? Now that’s unsustainable
The Grocer OC&C 150 charts an alarming decline in food and drink profit margins
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Britain’s 150 biggest food and drink suppliers are faring
Big or small, own-label or branded, the UK’s food and drink suppliers are struggling to balance cost inflation recovery with volume and share, finds the OC&C 150 report
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KVI TrackerOven chips 22% pricier as potato production declines
It comes as UK potato production dwindles and cooking oil remains in tight supply
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Analysis & FeaturesCan regenerative agriculture make business sense?
Fmcg giants are betting big on regenerative farming to boost sustainability and win over consumers. But the definition is vague. Will the concept hold up, or is it just fertile breeding ground for greenwashing?
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NewsFarmers and co-ops commit to regenerative agriculture framework
Over 20 leading fmcg companies and farmer co-operatives have developed and tested the framework across their global supply chains
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NewsGreen transformation in farming urged to save Britain from food crisis
The report argued regenerative farming could improve food security, help tackle climate change, advance the UK’s biodiversity and boost profits for British farmers
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Comment & OpinionMcCain enlists dopey celebs to get a lesson in agriculture
Iain Stirling and Roman Kemp help McCain show off its pledge to commit to 100% regenerative farming by 2030
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NewsMcCain partners with Community Shop to open new social store
McCain has funded the new store in Scarborough, where it has its UK headquarters
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News‘Alexa, open McCain’: audio ad urges listeners to ‘speak directly’ to brand
The ad is running on popular streaming channels including Spotify, Acast and Dax
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Analysis & FeaturesWomen’s power list: the 10 making manufacturing a woman’s world
These are the 10 women blazing a trail to take over grocery manufacturing
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NewsMcCain appoints Jillian Moffatt as regional president for GB&I
Moffatt will take the reins from Howard Snape, who has been appointed regional president for North America
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NewsMcCain invests £35m into British potato farming to safeguard sector
The funding will help British farmers manage the challenging environmental pressures the sector is facing and offset “unprecedented on-farm inflation”
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NewsThe Simple Root launches vegetable-based cheese alternative
The new range is produced in the UK, made out of root vegetables and is rich in calcium and B12
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NewsMcCain donates extra £300,000 to children’s charity in cost of living crisis
The donation is part of McCain and Family Fund’s existing partnership, which has already seen the brand pledge £1m up to 2023
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NewsMcCain Foods acquires Scelta Products to fuel frozen appetiser growth
The deal closed on 8 September and represents a significant investment from McCain to grow and expand in the frozen vegetable appetiser space