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Japan's imports of logs, lumber, plywood set to increase to its highest since 20...

Japan is in urgent need of pre-fabricated houses and manufactured wood products in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that hit the country in early March. Longer term, it can be expected that imports of commodity products such as plywood, lumber and logs will increase to this country, which is already one of the largest importers of wood products in the world, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly

Chip shops are preserving regional dialects

With more than three quarters* of us believing it is important to preserve regional dialects and accents, research has shown that chip shops across the country are the surprising heroes of local language. A study into chip eating habits, commissioned for National Chip Week, shows that the chip shop provides more than just a great portion of chips. In fact, the research showed that one in six people claim the chip...

Chip shops are preserving regional dialects

With more than three quarters* of us believing it is important to preserve regional dialects and accents, research has shown that chip shops across the country are the surprising heroes of local language. A study into chip eating habits, commissioned for National Chip Week, shows that the chip shop provides more than just a great portion of chips. In fact, the research showed that one in six people claim the chip...

Scientists unwrap the secret of chips’ appeal

As a nation we’ve been enjoying chips for more than 150 years. To celebrate National Chip Week, Potato Council set out to discover what it is that keeps the British love affair with chips alive. According to chip fans across the country it’s down to their taste, tempting aroma and even their texture, but scientists believe there’s more to the popularity of chips than that.

Interview Opportunities - Celebrate National Chip Week with Your Local Chippies

National Chip Week (15 – 21 February 2010) is an annual celebration our nation’s favourite – chips. See below for ways you can get involved…

• Interview one of your local chip shops. Whether it’s a chippy with an interesting story to tell or a third generation family run business, find out what they are doing to celebrate National Chip Week…
• Cook up some of the mouth-watering chip recipes from www.lovechips.co.uk...

Help Your Favourite Bag The South East Perfect Portion Award!

Cheggers wants you to chip in at www.lovechips.co.uk

The competition is really hotting up for this year’s South East Perfect Portion Award. With just over a week before nominations close, three chippies – Eddie Gilberts of Ramsgate, Skippers in Mitcham and Mini Berta’s in Bexhill-on-Sea – are topping the local league table, all hoping to wrap-up the prestigious award.

But they haven’t got it in the bag just yet!...

Help Your Favourite Bag The London Perfect Portion Award!

Cheggers wants you to chip in at www.lovechips.co.uk

The competition is really hotting up for this year’s London Perfect Portion Award. With just over a week before nominations close, three chippies – George’s Fish & Souvlaki Bar, South Woodford, Olley’s Fish Experience, Lambeth and Romas of Bedford – are topping the local league table, all hoping to wrap-up the prestigious award.

But they haven’t got it in the...

Help Your Favourite Bag The Yorkshire Perfect Portion Award!

Cheggers wants you to chip in at www.lovechips.co.uk

The competition is really hotting up for this year’s Yorkshire Perfect Portion Award. With just two weeks before nominations close, three chippies – Scarborough Fisheries Dewsbury, Ingrow Fishery Keighley and Woody’s Fish & Chips Barnsley – are topping the local league table, all hoping to wrap-up the prestigious award.

But they haven’t got it in the bag just...

Help Your Favourite Bag The Welsh Perfect Portion Award!

Cheggers wants you to chip in at www.lovechips.co.uk

The competition is really hotting up for this year’s Welsh Perfect Portion Award. With just two weeks before nominations close, three chippies – Enoch Llandudno Junction, Albany Fish Bar Cardiff and Simply Fish & Chips Denbigh – are topping the local league table, all hoping to wrap-up the prestigious award.

But they haven’t got it in the bag just yet! Voting...

Help Your Favourite Bag The Midlands Perfect Portion Award!

Cheggers wants you to chip in at www.lovechips.co.uk

The competition is really hotting up for this year’s Midlands Perfect Portion Award. With just two weeks before nominations close, three chippies – Sharkers Traditional of Sutton in Ashfield, B My Chip in Sutton Coalfield and the Bournville Fish Bar, Birmingham – are topping the local league table, all hoping to wrap-up the prestigious award.

But they haven’t...