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BOOST CHIP SALES DURING NATIONAL CHIP WEEK
Running from 11th to 17th February 2008, National Chip Week is the perfect opportunity for pubs to create a chip themed night to generate excitement, as well as boosting profits.

The Great Potato Challenge

THE GREAT POTATO CHALLENGE GRAND FINALISTS
12 Finalists in two categories have been chosen to battle it out in the cook-off

THE GREAT POTATO CHALLENGE IS BACK!
Once again, the British Potato Council (BPC) is searching for the most imaginative and tasty potato-based dishes in the land and we want to hear from YOU!

THE GREAT POTATO CHALLENGE CHAMPIONS 2007 ARE CROWNED!
The competition, which was created following research that showed customer demand for increasing the number of potato dishes on menus, saw six pub/restaurant chefs and six student chefs battle it out to claim the two category champion titles.

GREAT POTATO CHALLENGE FINALISTS CHOSEN
Twelve finalists have been selected to battle it out in the cook-off final stage of the Great Potato Challenge, after which the British Potato Council (BPC), will announce the two overall winners from each category.

CALLING ALL CHEFS: THE GREAT POTATO CHALLENGE 2007 BEGINS!
The search is on to find the best potato dish in Britain for 2007. The British Potato Council (BPC) wants to hear from you and there is the chance to win £1,000 worth of holiday vouchers!

POTATO DAY SUCCESS AT CLATFORD CEA PRIMARY SCHOOL
One Andover school reported a massive uptake in school lunches after running a hugely successful Potato Day.

PUBLICANS: BOOST MID-WEEK TRADE WITH A SAUSAGE & MASH NIGHT!
Calling all publicans! Do you want to encourage more customers to visit your establishment and boost your mid-week sales? Well now you can, with help from the British Pig Executive (BPEX) and the British Potato Council (BPC).

GREAT POTATO CHALLENGE WINNING DISHES
Research has identified that consumers want to see an increase in the variety of potato dishes served on pub menus. The Great Potato Challenge was launched to search for innovate potato-based dishes.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE CHEF CROWNED ‘GREAT POTATO CHALLENGE CHAMPION’
Nicholas White, head chef of The Bull Inn in Hinton, Gloucestershire has been crowned champion of in the British Potato Council’s (BPC) national ‘Great Potato Challenge’ competition.

GET KITTED UP FOR NATIONAL CHIP WEEK
A new promotional point-of-sale kit has been developed by the British Potato Council (BPC) to help pubs boost sales of chips during National Chip Week (13th - 19th February 2006).

CHEFS FRONT ‘POTATO VARIETIES’ CAMPAIGN
Paul Gayler, Brian Turner and Ross Burden have joined forces with the British Potato Council (BPC), to front a campaign to promote the health benefits of potatoes to consumers and to educate them about the different varieties available.

NEW ‘POTATO DAY’ PACKS FOR SCHOOLS
A new pack has been developed by the British Potato Council (BPC) to help promote school lunches and to encourage children to eat potatoes as part of healthy balanced meals by holding a Potato Day.

FINALISTS SELECTED IN SEARCH FOR BRITAIN’S BEST POTATO DISH
Six chefs have been selected to compete in a cook-off final for the title of ‘Great Potato Challenge Champion’, where they will prepare and serve their dish to a panel of expert judges.

THE GREAT POTATO CHALLENGE IS NOW ON!
The British Potato Council (BPC) has launched The Great Potato Challenge - the search for the best potato-based dishes served in pubs throughout the land.

WHAT CONSUMERS SAY ABOUT POTATOES
Consumers really like potatoes and are prepared to eat them in lots of different ways. When it comes to taste, many consumers like the idea that potatoes bought out of the home have a “home-made” taste. Find out what's else they're looking for.