14 h. ago Major UK high street supermarket suffers 'major' payment issue at all stores

The 'major' issue has seen customers taking to social media to report problems with their contactless cards at the supermarket giant

Economics

15 h. ago This is why we can’t have nice things: How your bougie taste in food is ruining the planet

The Dubai chocolate craze is sparking a pistachio shortage while the West’s obsession with matcha has put a Japanese town under strain. Helen Coffey asks why we’re incapable of enjoying things sustainably – and whether social media is to blame

Politics

21 h. ago Pistachio lovers are doomed as viral Dubai chocolate bar trend is killing world's supply

The TikTok trend has influenced agricultural economies enough that the chocolate bar’s nut filling is being rationed in shops as the price of the raw kernel surges

Events

32 h. ago What customers really think of major supermarket's decision to scrap all self

Going against the grain, Booths made the decision to ignore what rival supermarkets were doing by favouring staffed tills over self-service checkouts in November 2023.

Economics

36 h. ago Major supermarket with 900 stores to shut site in weeks after string of closures

Overall, Iceland has around 900 stores across the UK and is working to expand its footprint even more, with plans previously announced to open more Food Warehouse and Iceland sites

Politics

59 h. ago Dubai chocolate TikTok trend triggers international pistachio shortage and price hikes

Social media has gone nuts over these luxury chocolate bars

Politics

3 d. ago Dubai chocolate is being blamed for a global shortage of PISTACHIOS after TikTokers went nuts for the viral bars

The popular milk chocolate bar is filled with crispy knafeh, pistachio cream and tahini spread and was initially launched in 2021 by British-Egyptian entrepreneur Sarah Hamouda.

Technology

3 d. ago TikTok trend for ‘Dubai chocolate’ causes international shortage of pistachios

High-end bar with Middle East-style nut filling is rationed in shops as price of raw kernels surgesProduct promotion on TikTok is now powerful enough to influence the vast agricultural economies of the US and Iran – at least when it comes to the consumption of high-end confectionery.A chocolate bar stuffed with a creamy green pistachio filling has become incredibly popular after a series of video clips shared on the social media site. The first bit of footage praising the taste of the expensive so-called “Dubai chocolate” was posted at the end of 2023 and has now been viewed more than 120m times, to say nothing of the many follow-up videos. Continue reading...

Technology

3 d. ago Urgent warning over Dubai chocolate SCAMS: Greedy fraudsters are setting up fake websites to cash in on the viral craze

If you're desperate for a taste of the Dubai chocolate bar, experts warn to be on the lookout for scams cashing in on the craze.

Events

3 d. ago Major supermarket recalls item that could spark allergic reaction in 'don't eat' warning

Asda has recalled its Simple To Cook Asian Inspired Pork Belly Slices after it discovered they could contains milk and sulphates which are not listen on the product's ingredients

Events

3 d. ago Dubai chocolate sparks pistachio shortage as TikTokers go nuts

Global kernel prices surge by a third as demand for viral cream-filled bars strains supplies

Politics

5 d. ago Shop in Welsh seaside town booming thanks to 'Dubai chocolate' even supermarkets are copying

The shop says the buzz around the product is 'the longest trend we’ve ever known, and business has never been better'

Economics

5 d. ago Morrisons shoppers confused by new Dubai Style Easter Egg due to one unique feature

Morrisons released a new Easter egg inspired by the Dubai chocolate trend, but one thing about it has concerned foodies who have purchased it – prompting the supermarket to clear up the confusion

Politics

5 d. ago Morrisons shoppers baffled by new Dubai Style Easter Egg thanks to one feature

Morrisons has released a new Easter egg inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate bar, but foodies are worried about one issue with the product, with the supermarket now having cleared up the confusion

Politics

5 d. ago Dubai chocolate fans rush to buy 'hairy' version they say is better

A new viral chocolate has gone on sale - and people describe it as having 'hair' inside it. The unique chocolate bar is pink on the outside, with a fluffy Turkish 'cotton candy' called pişmaniye in the centre

Politics

5 d. ago Dubai chocolate pushed aside as people rush to get hands on viral 'hairy chocolate'

People have been tasting a new, viral pink Belgian chocolate bar that has 'hair' inside of it - it is perfect for those who love Dubai chocolate and anything pink

Politics

6 d. ago New version of hit Arnold Schwarzenegger movie written by Stephen King gets release date

The Running Man was released back in 1987 and is based on the 1982 novel by Stephen King, and now a new edition of the hit movie is being released

Events

6 d. ago Laura Anderson swaps Dubai for Troon to launch Equi’s new viral Dubai chocolate ice cream flavour

The ice cream is made with a chocolate base and is layered with pistachio ripple and crunchy kataifi pastry pieces throughout.

Politics

6 d. ago Major supermarket closing 16 stores TODAY as part of massive overhaul

The supermarket giant announced that it was planning to close 52 of its in-store cafes and 17 small outlets.

Politics

7 d. ago Major UK supermarket to close 16 stores for good tomorrow – see full list here

Morrisons shocked the nation when they announced the closure of 17 stores and 52 cafes across the UK as supermarket struggle with surging prices – see if you local shop is on the list

Politics