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The Snack Scoop - Fresh, Festive & Delicious

From Percy Pig’s big Aussie adventure to winter-ready strawberries, TikTok-famous treats and the latest festive flavours hitting shelves, here’s everything tasty, quirky and conversation-starting you need to know. Bon appétit!...

Pickles, Big Burgers & Christmas Nostalgia - This Week in Food & Drink

From fast-food giants getting techy (and brine-obsessed) to retro desserts making a festive comeback, the food world has been serving pure chaos and delight this week...

Celebrating Innovation at the Quality Food Awards 2025

On 12th November 2025, the food industry came together to celebrate excellence, creativity and innovation at the Quality Food Awards 2025...

The Weekly Munch - Strange Burgers, Fishy Nuggets & Creamy Sips

From fishy nuggets to festive sips, this week’s food and drink news is serving up plenty of surprises. We’ve got bold collabs, tiny pizza pods, and even a trip to the Upside Down. Dig in to see what’s cooking...

Toasties, Toffees & Twix Chaos - What Is Cooking This Week

It’s been a wild week in food land — we’ve got global flavour fusions, ready-to-heat toastie hacks, and desserts inspired by Quality Street nostalgia...