Brits always buy the same fruit and vegetables in their weekly food shop, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults found that one in four (24 percent) never stray from what they usually purchase in their regular food haul – with 37 percent putting this down to a “force of habit”. Meanwhile, 35 percent … Read more
European supermarket chain Carrefour is removing PepsiCo products from store shelves due to what it says are “unacceptable” price hikes. It’s a problem that other major companies in the industry have taken issue with as well. According to multiple reports, the chain, which has over 12,000 stores worldwide, started clearing PepsiCo’s Pepsi and 7 Up sodas, … Read more
Asda has issued a warning after its multipack juices were recalled earlier this month. The supermarket explained that their juice drinks, produced by manufacturer Refresco Beverages UK Limited, are still “unsafe to drink”. The urgent food warning comes after a “potential metal contamination in the straws” was found. They explained: “Refresco Beverages UK Limited is recalling various … Read more
Tesco is turning up the holiday cheer with a wallet-friendly Christmas dinner bundle, outpricing Aldi and offering a complete feast for six at just £12.54 – a mere £2.09 per person. Available exclusively for Tesco Clubcard members, this deal includes a 3.245Kg white whole turkey, vegetables, stuffing, and more. Running from December 19 to Christmas … Read more
Pigs in Blankets are a traditional Christmas food usually served with roast turkey at Christmas dinner, but where did they originate? The first recipes appeared in 1957 but it wasn’t until the 1990s that Delia Smith boosted their popularity after she included them in a Christmas recipe book, and major supermarkets began to sell them. … Read more
Shoppers have been urged “not to eat” certain meats that should be returned to the stores. Sainsbury’s Sainsbury’s recalled Taste the Difference Spanish Chorizo Iberico Ring as the meat product could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Packages affected include all those that have use-by dates up to January 16, 2024. Sainsbury’s said: “Listeria monocytogenes has … Read more
Traditionally, on Christmas Day you can expect to enjoy turkey and all the trimmings, plus dessert. When it comes to this time of year, though, things can start to add up financially. There are the presents to take care of, the Christmas decorations and, of course, the food. Don’t try to stretch yourself too far … Read more
Supermarkets each have their offering of Christmas dinner ingredients, ranging from juicy turkeys, roast potatoes and parsnips all the way to mince pies. While one budget retailer topped the chart as the cheapest place to do the festive food shop, another came out on top as the “tastiest” provider. Results from a price comparison done … Read more
Amidst the Christmas season, numerous individuals in South Africa face challenges coping with a significant rise in living expenses. ALSO READ | Food prices got you down? Time to grow your own herbs The South African website is seeking to help enrich the lives of our readers, because why should you be paying higher prices … Read more
Budget retailer Lidl has announced a “big change” in the way it displays best before dates. The supermarket chain says it wants to help customers cut down on their food waste. And one of the ways it plans to do this is by changing the best before dates on its dairy produce. The firm said … Read more
