Devon’s award-winning snack maker, Burts, welcomed the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress Councillor Mark Shayer and Mrs Samantha Shayer on Wednesday 1st May 2024, as they visited the Plymouth-based offices and factory to celebrate Burts’ 25th anniversary this year.
During the visit, the Lord Mayor and Mayoress discovered Burts’ quality production methods and learned about the graft that goes into producing its hand-cooked range of potato chips that are made with care in small batches. From sourcing the world’s hottest chillies from the South Devon Chilli Farm to top-quality beef from Eversfield Farm, Burts always sources local ingredients and potatoes to celebrate the authenticity and craft of each batch.
As the business turns 25 this year, Burts is honouring its history and the authentic journey it has come on, which makes it the award-winning company the South West is so proud of. Born in 1999 in Kingsbridge, Devon, Burts was founded by Artisan food fans Richard Burt and his wife Linda, who discovered potato chips in America in 1995. The brand was acquired by Europe Snacks last year, enabling growth potential and the opportunity for Burts to be a part of a much larger group of snack-makers.
The Lord Mayor and Mayoress also had the chance to learn about Burts’ ongoing relationship with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), and the vital, life-saving work that the RNLI carry out across the South West community, not only for local people but also the thousands of visitors to the county each year. Burts takes great pride in supporting the RNLI’s incredible work, so much so that they doubled the on-pack fundraising targets to £40,000 and is in discussions about how to support its bicentenary campaign in 2024.
Commenting on the visit and the 25th anniversary, Mark Shayer, the Lord Mayer, said: “We were delighted to visit the Plymouth factory and witness firsthand the manufacturing process of Burts products and were so impressed by the quality that went into every batch. Congratulations to Burts on reaching their 25th anniversary; it’s truly a remarkable milestone. It’s inspiring to see a company committed to collaborating with and uplifting local suppliers.”
Commenting on the visit and the 25th anniversary, Maxine Stringer, QSHE Director, said: “We work with amazing people and producers from all over the South West and it’s a privilege to give our Lord Mayor and Mayoress an authentic taste of Devon as we celebrate this big milestone. We’re incredibly proud of our provenance, our plant, the product quality and the people who make Burts, here’s to the next 25 years and beyond.”
For more information about Burts visit https://www.burtschips.com.
