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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...

Three Eggs, Wavy Crisps & Sausage Comfort Food

From an outrageously egg-packed KFC burger to wavy new Walkers crisps, this week’s food and drink news is all about bold flavours and convenient new launches...

Cheetos, Hash Browns & Lots to Chew On

From fiery Cheetos to hash brown comebacks, this week’s food news has plenty to chew over - with a few sweet surprises thrown in for good measure...

Pizza, Biscoff & Burgers - Latest News

From domino-shaped pizzas and towering burgers to Biscoff treats and sour watermelon mochi, there’s plenty to get stuck into in this week’s food and drink round-up...

Avo, Crunch & Roll

There's plenty on the menu this week, from lighter summer lunches and customisable kids' meals to chocolatey treats and collaborations nobody saw coming...

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