Chicken Chains, Jacket Spuds and Matcha Pizza?!

Another US Favourite Is Crossing the Pond: Raising Cane's Is Coming to the UK

One of America's most beloved chicken chains is finally winging its way over to British shores. Raising Cane's, the Louisiana-born fast food giant famed for its crispy chicken fingers, buttery Texas toast and cult-favourite Cane's Sauce, is officially opening in the UK - though fans will need to hold tight until 2026.

Known for its simple menu and huge stateside fanbase (including celebs), the chain's UK launch is expected to shake up the fried chicken scene.

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Jacket Potatoes Hit Subway UK Menus Nationwide

In a move no one saw coming, Subway is stepping beyond the sandwich and embracing the great British jacket potato. The chain has officially rolled out baked spuds across all its UK branches as part of a new meal deal.

Customers can now choose from a variety of classic toppings - think beans, cheese, or even pulled pork - giving the humble jacket a fast food upgrade. It's a big shift for the brand and one that's sure to appeal to lunchtime traditionalists.

See what's on the spud menu HERE.

Pizza Hut Japan's Wild New Matcha Pizza Has the Internet Talking

Sweet meets savoury in one of the boldest fast food mashups yet. Pizza Hut Japan has launched a limited-edition matcha pizza that blends green tea-infused dough with a bizarre-but-intriguing combo of cheese, chewy rice dumplings and a drizzle of sweet syrup.

It's caused quite a stir online - some are curious, others horrified - but it's undeniably inventive. No word yet on a UK version, but it's proof that the pizza world isn't afraid to get weird.

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Tesco's New 'Avocado Scanner' Aims to End the Ripe-or-Not Guessing Game

We've all been there: standing in the fruit aisle, giving avocados a gentle squeeze, hoping they're not rock hard or past their best. Now, Tesco is trialling a solution to this modern problem - a high-tech avocado scanner that tells you how ripe each one is before you buy it.

Currently being tested in select stores, the device uses advanced sensors to check internal firmness without damaging the fruit. It could be a game-changer for anyone who's ever been disappointed by an unripe avo on toast.

See how it works HERE.

M&S Unveils 'Superfruit' Grapes to Rival Blueberries

Marks & Spencer has just dropped a new grape variety with a serious health halo. These so-called "superfruit grapes" are packed with antioxidants - so much so that M&S claims they rival blueberries when it comes to nutritional punch.

Naturally sweet and snackable, they're aimed at health-conscious shoppers looking for easy ways to boost their daily intake of vitamins and minerals. It's yet another example of supermarkets levelling up their fresh produce with added benefits.

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Image Credits: Raising Cane's / Subway / Pizza Hut Japan / Tesco / M&S Food