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From Plastic Fantastic to Festive Frappes - Latest News

Edible cookies made from plastic, Ferrero Rocher in your coffee and cakes causing a stir online - this week’s food and drink news is anything but ordinary! ...

From Cheesy Sips to Pizzagne - Latest Foodie News

From cottage cheese dips and roast-chicken-flavoured spuds to a mac and cheese-inspired soda, this week’s food and drink news is full of unexpected mash-ups, quirky creations and plenty of flavour. Ready to tuck in?...

Cheesy Charms, Tipsy Capri-Suns & Cookies with a Kick

This week’s roundup is serving up nostalgic sips, cheesy snacks, spicy cookies and a side of McDonald’s chicken wings. Let’s tuck in!...

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...

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