Percy Pig Makes a Splash Down Under
M&S Food is finally landing in Aussie supermarkets: Percy Pig, Colin the Caterpillar sweets, shortbread, Luxury Gold Tea and more will be available in Coles stores from 19th November. The move marks M&S's first bricks-and-mortar food push in Australia via this new partnership - and next year the range will grow to over 200 items.
This feels like a sweet nostalgia-fest for British expats (and curious Aussies), with cult-favourite treats now in easy reach across the country. M&S says this global wholesale move is part of its big growth plan - and if Percy Pig does well Down Under, who knows what classic British bites might pop up next at Coles.
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British Strawberries Could Be a Year-Round Treat
Thanks to clever indoor tech, fresh British strawberries may no longer be just a summer treat. A farm in West Sussex is using LED lighting, renewable heat and energy storage to simulate spring, allowing strawberry plants to fruit even in the depths of winter.
Not only does this mean retailers like M&S, Tesco, Sainsbury's and more could sell home-grown berries 365 days a year, but it also cuts back on imports - reducing food miles and offering arguably tastier strawberries than many shipped in from abroad.
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Eating With Tod Brings the Viral Food Hits to London
Influencer Eating With Tod is launching a festive food market in London called "Tod's Festive Feast," right by the Outernet near Tottenham Court Road.
This isn't just any Christmas market - it leans into TikTok viral dishes: think crème brûlée doughnuts from Bread Ahead, Chin Chin's toasty hot chocolate with torched marshmallow, cheeky Reubens, raclette from Jumi Cheese, and all sorts of festive twists. Tod said he was tired of the same old market food, so he's pulled together his favourites in one immersive, foodie-first event.
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Sainsbury's Wraps Up Mince Pie Magic in a Brioche Hug
Sainsbury's is shaking up seasonal snacks with a sweet mince pie brioche wrap - yes, mince pie inside a soft, slightly sweet brioche.
It's a playful mash-up of classic Christmas flavour (mincemeat!) with bakery comfort, making it ideal for breakfast, a snack or dessert. Perfect to grab on the go or tuck into with a cup of tea.
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M&Ms Get a Winter Makeover with Icy Blue and White Shades
Mars is leaning into winter vibes by launching a new M&M's Winter Blend - milk chocolate coated in frosty white and icy blue shells, inspired by snowy, wintry scenes.
It's the same classic chocolate taste, but with a seasonal wardrobe - great for baking, gifting or just sprinkling into candy bowls. Alongside the winter M&Ms, Mars is also bringing out Twix Snowmen and Life Savers gummies shaped like Santas, snowmen and stockings, making their holiday treats even more festive.
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Image Credits: Marks & Spencer / Tod's Festive Feast / Sainsbury's / Mars Wrigley (M&Ms)