63 h. ago The perfect Scottish Father's Day hike that ends at inn with delicious Sunday roast

The inn serves up beef, ham, and chicken roasts.

Politics

67 h. ago Tuna, beans, Spam: Trump’s tariffs threaten the canned foods millions rely on to survive

The US president vowed to cut food costs, but experts warn metal tariffs may raise prices in a matter of monthsCanned foods make up a big part of 20-year-old Cale Johnson’s diet: tuna, corned beef hash, beans, chicken soup, Spam and fruit. They’re affordable and have a long shelf life, which is essential for many people in the US like Johnson, who earns a low income and works two part-time jobs in addition to being a full-time student in Omaha, Nebraska.In the days after Donald Trump’s recent decision to double tariffs on steel and aluminum, Johnson says he’s worried. Continue reading...

Events

2 d. ago Tesco sales accelerate despite ‘intensely competitive’ grocery market

The UK’s largest supermarket chain said it has increased its market share further after investing more in pricing to bring in more customers.

Economics

3 d. ago The cheap foreign meat flooding Britain's supermarket shelves: Farmers' fury over rise in beef and chicken imports from countries 'with lower animal welfare standards'

Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Asda are importing meat from countries with lower animal welfare standards such as Australia, Poland and Uruguay, according to the National Farmers' Union.

Events

4 d. ago Cheaper imported chicken and beef increasingly seen in UK supermarkets

Grocers turning to Australia, Poland and Uruguay for meat, prompting claim they are undermining British farmersCheap chicken and beef from Australia, Poland and Uruguay is on the rise on UK supermarket shelves, according to the National Farmers’ Union, as supermarkets look for money-saving options.The NFU regularly monitors supermarket shelves and notes that Morrisons is now selling raw chicken from Poland in its poultry aisle. Chicken in Poland is generally produced to different standards from those in the UK, and is cheaper as a result. Morrisons requires that for its UK chicken, poultry must be kept at a maximum stocking density of 30kg/m2, giving the chickens more space to roam. In Poland, this is up to 39kg/m2. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Honey & Co’s recipes for smashed chicken burgers and grilled asparagus salad

Dishes to reignite your appetite just to get out there and barbecue (or to turn on the heat under a griddle pan)Whether or not you have a garden, there is no need to be jealous: barbecue season is here and, whatever your domestic situation, it is yours to enjoy. If you are lucky enough to have your own patch of land, however big or (for most of us town dwellers) small it may be, there is probably at least enough room for a little grill that will serve you well throughout the summer. But even for those who are garden-less (as we are), there is no reason not to enjoy the delights of a barbecue. Charred smashed burgers are all the rage, and making them using chicken rather than beef lightens the whole thing up. Serve with beautifully grilled asparagus and you have a meal fit for a king. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago From matcha lattes to Dubai chocolate – how supermarkets fight to cope with TikTok trends

Food fads were once dictated by restaurants, now it is viral videos influencing stores what to stock and quicklyTikTok’s algorithm is one of the great mysteries of the modern age. What it deems to be interesting is fed to millions of users, giving it huge cultural sway, from fashion to music and politics. It is also increasingly influencing what we eat.Supermarkets were once the trendsetters, studying popular items on restaurant menus and recreating them on their shelves. Now the big shops are the ones being influenced, says Zoe Simons, a brand development chef at Waitrose. Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago Waitrose rules out buying American beef and chicken as supermarket vows to 'stand with British farmers' following US trade deal

The supermarket giant made the commitment to 'stand with British farmers' after Sir Keir agreed to cut tariffs on US beef imports.

Economics