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Lamingtons, Pickle Pepsi & Flying Burritos? Wildest Food & Drink News

From Lamingtons at M&S to Pickle Pepsi in Canada, it’s been a big week in food news. Whether you fancy flying burritos or £1,000 chicken nuggets, here’s what’s cooking around the world (and what we’re craving in the UK)...

Candy Heat, Whiskey Sleek & Pasta for Breakfast

From swicy Skittles and globetrotting pizzas to whiskey in a pouch and pasta for breakfast, brands are serving up bold ideas and unexpected twists...

Bites & Buzz - The Latest in Fast Food and Flavour Fads

From crisps to curry, here’s a tasty rundown of what’s making headlines this week - and your taste buds tingle...

Hot Plates & Cool Cones - Latest Food Moments

The UK food scene has been wild this week—from birthday cake sandwiches to unexpected fast food collabs and big-name chefs branching out into the frozen aisle. ...

Oreo Cups, Pizza Mac & Solar Pints - New in Food & Drink

From bold flavour mash-ups to solar-powered pints, here are the standout food and drink launches making headlines this month...

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