Big D (peanuts)
Big D is a British brand of peanuts and snack food, introduced in 1967.
History
For many years in the 1970s, Britain's 'pub grub' was of a limited choice, and for many pubs, Big D peanuts, and crisps, was all that many pubs offered apart from alcoholic drinks.
Promotional displays
The product claims to be Britain's best-loved pub snack.[1] During the 1970s and 1980s, the product was notorious for its saucy promotional displays, whereby the packets of peanuts were tessellated in front of a picture of a scantily clad woman. The current promotional model is Rosie Jones.[2]
Production
The product is made by Trigon Snacks.[3] This manufacturer also licenses the American brand Planters peanuts, they entered administration in 2013.[4][5][6]
Varieties
It produces:
- Honey Roast Peanuts
- Crunchy BBQ Peanuts
- Crunchy Chili Peanuts
- Salted Peanuts
- Dry Roasted Peanuts
- Chili Flavoured Peanuts
- Mixed Nuts & Raisins
- Pork Crackling
- Pork Scratchings
- Pork Crunch
References
- ↑ "Big D launches new crunchy coated peanut range". Talking Retail. August 15, 2013. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
- ↑ Howitt, Grant (June 16, 2011). "Want some more pictures of Rosie Jones for Big D?". FHM.com. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
- ↑ Trigon Snacks
- ↑ "Peanut processor Trigon Snacks enters administration". BakeryAndSnacks.com. September 13, 2013. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
- ↑ Culliney, Kacey (September 17, 2013). "Trigon Snacks likely to be snapped up by UK firm: Analyst". BakeryAndSnacks.com. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
- ↑ West, North (October 1, 2014). "Deals/Restructuring / Deals List / Jobs saved in Trigon Snacks sale THEBUSINESSDESK.COM". TheBusinessDesk.com Birmingham and West Midlands business news, manufacturing, legal services, commercial property and corporate deals THEBUSINESSDESK.COM. Retrieved December 5, 2014.