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Tesco snaps up former Amazon Fresh sites
Tesco has unveiled an ambitious expansion of its UK and Ireland store network, committing to open more than 70 new convenience-format outlets by March 2027

PizzaExpress gives away free pizza
Black-and-white stripes are back in fashion. That must mean that PizzaExpress is using National Pizza Day to give away 50,000 free Marghertia pizzas nationwide again.

McDonald’s drops ‘McNugget Caviar’ for Valentine’s
McDonald’s is turning fast food into luxury romance this Valentine’s Day, with the launch of its most unexpected pairing yet: McNugget® Caviar. Hannah Barnett explores

Greggs goes green: Bakery chain launches matcha range
Yes, you read that right. Greggs is expanding its drinks portfolio with the launch of a new Iced Matcha range, signalling a strategic move to

Has air up cracked the UK’s hydration problem?
With 21% of Brits saying water is their least favourite drink, the issue isn’t supply — it’s behaviour. Despite years of wellness messaging and NHS

Chocolate with a conscience delivers double digit growth
Tony’s Chocolonely is proving that doing good can also mean doing well. In a year of soaring cocoa prices and crop challenges, the mission-led chocolate

When sustainability meets shelf appeal
Alter Eco is giving its chocolate bars a sustainable glow-up. The organic brand has teamed up with packaging heavyweight Amcor to roll out a recyclable,

Ice-cream-inspired treats for year-round snacking
Langtins is bringing the best bit of an ice cream to the ambient snacking aisle with its fun new brand, Coneys. Inspired by the chocolate-filled

f’real drops its first new product in a year
Blending tangy raspberry purée with smooth white chocolate, the new f’real shake hits that sweet spot between treat and trend. The launch signals a return