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A Crunch of News, a Dip of Fun & a Mochi More!

From brain-boosting crisps and saucy chicken bites to fruity fibre sticks and chewy supplements, this week’s launches are serving up plenty of flavour, fun and functional goodness!...

The Week in Food - From Nuggets to Dirty Soda

From nugget handbags to fruity cones, saucy burgers and Cheetos-topped soda, this week’s food news is serving up some seriously unexpected combinations...

Crispy, Saucy & Seriously Unusual - This Week in Food

It’s been a week of seriously unexpected food mash-ups, premium crisps and plenty of things we didn’t know we needed - from gravy-soaked cereal to ice cream burgers. Here’s what’s cooking...

The Big Bites, Better Snacks & Cult Collabs

From American subs landing in London to protein-packed Doritos, half-caff coffee and a very tempting Jaffa Cakes comeback, here’s what’s making a splash in food and drink this week...

Matcha, Mac & Cheese and a Side Quest

From autumnal drinks to freezer-friendly favourites and gaming-inspired McDonald’s, there’s plenty to get your teeth into this week...

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