A blind taste test pits supermarket sausage rolls against each other, revealing Aldi’s Crestwood pack as the champion for its flavorful meat and satisfying texture. While Co-op’s stuffing-like taste also impressed, Aldi’s affordability makes it the ultimate winner.
Iceland is urging Brits to ditch supermarket meal deals and embrace packed lunches, claiming potential savings of up to £800 a year. The supermarket has calculated that a packed lunch with staples like bread, cheese, ham, and a drink can cost as little as £1.63 a day, significantly cheaper than meal deals that can cost up to £5 per day.
Sainsbury’s has sparked excitement among shoppers by adding ice cream as a valid snack option in their meal deal. This unexpected addition has gone viral on social media, with customers expressing delight at the opportunity to enjoy a Magnum or Calippo alongside their sandwich and drink.
A shopper found themselves in a moral dilemma after a supermarket bill didn’t appear on their credit card statement. The forum post sparked debate on whether to inform the store, with opinions ranging from contacting customer service to simply donating the money to charity.
Aldi, known for its quirky humor, has left customers in stitches again with a handwritten note on their ‘Langham’s Doggy Ice Cream’ that reads ‘For Dogs Only!!’ The note, shared on Reddit, sparked a wave of hilarious comments, with users speculating about the reason for the clarification and pondering the world of dog-specific ice cream.
In a quest to find the best budget cheddar, the Manchester Evening News sampled mature cheddar from six major supermarkets. Morrisons’ Savers cheese emerged as the clear winner, praised for its crumbly texture, robust flavor, and creamy consistency. The taste test revealed a range of opinions on the other brands, with Sainsbury’s Stamford Street Co cheddar taking second place.
Morrisons supermarket is teaming up with Heinz to offer customers a free hot meal from their cafés for the first two weeks in July. Shoppers can claim a jacket potato with Heinz Cheesy Beanz by simply saying the codeword ‘Henry’ to staff. This initiative aims to help families struggling with food poverty and is part of Morrisons’ 125th birthday celebrations.
Tesco has revamped its meal deal offering with over 20 new products, including restaurant-inspired dishes and upgraded classics. The supermarket claims the new additions provide a convenient and delicious lunchtime option. Highlights include Korean-style Fried Chicken & Rice Salad, a British Chicken & Tabbouleh Salad, and an enhanced Tesco Chicken Salad Sandwich. The new meal deal options cater to diverse tastes and are available for both Clubcard and non-Clubcard members.
Supermarket giant Asda has shared some useful tips on how to store eggs properly to maximize their freshness and reduce food waste. They recommend keeping eggs in the fridge, away from other foods, and using the water test to check if they are still good to eat.
A mass shooting at a supermarket in Fordyce, Arkansas, resulted in the deaths of three people and injuries to several others. The shooter, Travis Eugene Posey, was apprehended after a shootout with police, leaving him and two officers injured. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear.
