Paintbrushes at the ready!

Children and art go together like bacon and eggs. If there’s coloured paper, crayons or a gluestick in sight, you can be sure your little ones will be having big fun. We think art should be encouraged with all children (and their parents!), which is why we’re happy to spread the word about Children’s Art Day 2010.


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Ready, Steady have a Go!

July 19th. It’s a big date in this year’s sporting calendar! Why? Because it marks the start of our amazingly athletic Garden Games Promotion – just enough time to get your garden ready for action. We’ll be giving away thousands of Garden Game Sets on special packs of McCain Oven Chips, so look out for them.

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Take it from Nation's favourite

As the maker of Britain’s favourite chips, we’ve put together a guide featuring 50 of Britain’s favourite family days out. Come rain or shine this summer, there’s always plenty to do right here at home. Did you know Britain has some of the best beaches in Europe? And some of the most picturesque walks? We’ve got great outdoor swimming baths too, that are just as good as any pool in a beach resort on the Med. The perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.


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A homemade Father's Day

Father’s Day is on June 20th and what better way to show him how much he’s loved than to make his gift this year. Homemade gifts are always that extra bit special, plus the kids will have loads of fun expressing their inner artist!

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Two of Britain's best

As the maker of Britain’s favourite chips we’ve teamed up with Fareshare – recently awarded Britain’s Most Admired Charity – to help their role in supporting communities around the UK combat food poverty. From the homeless to the elderly, the charity redistributes food to over 290,000 people a day, and contributes to millions of meals.


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Celebrating what really matters

This summer half term marks National Family Week, seven days of fun-filled events celebrating the importance of family – something that’s close to our hearts here at McCain HQ. Only in its third year, National Family Week is already the largest event of its kind in the UK, and there’s plenty you can do to get your family involved.

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Getting Ready to go back to School

No doubt the kids have had a great Easter break, so getting back into the mood for school could be a little tricky. When you’re little and you love chocolate, nothing comes close to the excitement of an Easter Egg hunt…


Worry not parents! We’ve put together a handy guide to put the excitement back into school.From funky bookmarks the kids can make, to setting their own goals, it's packed with tips to put a spring back into their (playground) step.

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Micro Chips mean Mega Prizes

Now there’s even more reason to love our delicious McCain Micro Chips, because you could win a prize every three minutes with our Ping & Win on-pack promotion. From Smartphones, to digital cameras, to free packs of Micro Chips, the odds are tasty and they’re staked in your favour.

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EASTER HOLIDAY

Sunday 28th March is the official start of British Summer Time. The clocks go forward and the days get longer. At last! So what better time to dust off your walking shoes and get the family out and about for some fun-filled days. From National Trust heritage sites, to jaunts by the seaside, we’ve put together a brilliant activity guide that’s packed with ideas.


So, if the kids have got too much time on their hands – put your best foot forward and get them out into the fresh air.

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Get Ready for Chocolate heaven

Who said chocolate Easter eggs only come in boxes off a supermarket shelf? Not us. So why not have a go at making your own with our DIY chocolate egg-making guide. You can make dark ones, milk ones or even white ones. You can cover them in icing, glitter, flowers or sweets. You can wrap them in paper, bows or put a dozen in a basket. You can create your very own choccy masterpieces!

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A GREAT COMBINATION

McCain Wedges and Movies make a great combination. It’s why we’re proud to be sponsors of LoveFilm.com. For us, nothing beats settling down to a great film with a bowl of Wedges to share – it’s the perfect night in. And this month, keeping with our theme for all things loved up, we’ve put together a menu of romantic films in our Valentine Movie Collection.

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“Thanks McCain. You made me feel like a true star!”

“Thanks McCain. You made me feel like a true star!”
To celebrate our 2009 sponsorship of All Star Family Fortunes, we ran a competition in October giving one lucky winner the chance to enjoy a weekend of VIP treatment. The prize included a head-to-toe celebrity makeover, a night in a luxury suite, a top London show AND a magazine photo shoot.

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Half term pancakes filled with fun

Half term pancakes filled with fun
February 16th is Pancake Day. The one day the whole nation is usually allowed to get half-cooked eggy batter stuck to the floor, ceiling and work surfaces. Not this year! With our delicious guide to all things pancake-related, you’ll be a flipping expert in no time.

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Our top resolutions will help you get the most from yours.

New Year’s resolutions. We all make them. But how many of us manage to keep them going from one year to the next? Our guide to the UK’s top resolutions is packed with useful advice on how to manage yours. It helps you to set goals and achieve success by taking small steps in the right direction.

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Our Rustics food swap ideas are healthier, nutritious and utterly delicious

In our choice of meals, did you guess which was the healthiest? Just take a look at the table below. Surprised? We thought so. The fish and chips, fish fingers and the grilled chicken all have less calories and saturated fats, thanks in part to our healthier Rustics. They’re low in saturated fat, low in cholesterol but their skins-on style means they’re packed with flavour. Hungry? Better get those Rustics in the oven!

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Headlines Archive
  • Our potatoes have a happier ending
    In the last instalment of our 3 part mini-film, farmer Alistair Kerr explains the final journey his potatoes make from his farm in Suffolk to your plate.
  • Down on the farm
    Follow our farmers as we show you all the love they put into their potatoes and how we work in partnership with them to do that.
  • Lights! Camera! Tractors!
    We really like the farmers who grow our potatoes. So we made alittle film about one of them.
  • McCain gets the thumbs up from Delia!
    In her brand new cookbook, our friend Delia lends a helping hand in the kitchen.