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

Social media has gone nuts over these luxury chocolate bars

Politics

40 h. 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

43 h. 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

47 h. 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

48 h. ago I am a sleep disorder expert and here's why the TikTok trend to tape your mouth at night won't improve snoring and could actually be harmful

Some influencers say mouth taping improves their sleep quality. But experts are warning against the seemingly harmless trend, as it could be harmful.

Science

63 h. 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

3 d. ago Man Utd fans remind Sir Jim Ratcliffe of their endearing value in Lyon miracle

Manchester United supporters helped roar the team onto victory in their Europa League clash at Old Trafford as they continue to be subjected to price hikes by the club's bosses

Sport

3 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

3 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

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3 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

4 d. ago Temu and Shein warn of US price hikes from next week due to Trump tariffs

Shein says ‘operating expenses have gone up’ as both Chinese retailers also drop ad spending in USTwo of China’s largest fast fashion retailers, Temu and Shein, have warned US customers that they will face price hikes from next week, as Donald Trump’s hefty tariffs on Chinese imports come into force.Both companies will be hit by new import levies, which will mean taxes of up to 145% being applied to Chinese goods. They will also suffer from Trump’s cancellation of so-called “de minimus” exemption, under which shipments worth less than $800 (£600) could be imported duty-free. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Shein and Temu issue warning to shoppers as Donald Trump trade war with China escalates

The price hikes also come ahead of the end of the 'de minimis' tax loophole, which allows imports that are worth under $800 can enter the US duty-free

Events

4 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

4 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

5 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

5 d. ago Minecraft TikTok trend sees rowdy group of teenagers thrown out of cinema

The showing of A Minecraft Movie had to be paused at The Stag Theatre in Sevenoaks, Kent, so staff could eject the unruly teenagers as they were disturbing the film

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5 d. ago Pets owners urged top stop 'dangerous' TikTok trend, vet nurse explains why

Dog, cat and rabbit owners have been told it could injure their furry pal

Politics

5 d. ago Vet nurse urges pet owners to stop 'irresponsible and dangerous' TikTok trend

Dog, cat and rabbit owners have all been warned to stop

Politics

5 d. ago London chocolatier takes inspiration from Dubai for luxury Easter eggs

London chocolatier takes inspiration from Dubai for luxury Easter eggs  Yahoo News UK

Politics

6 d. ago Every Sky customer can get cheaper broadband in 'biggest ever' discount

Sky broadband customers hit by April price hikes may be able to lock in a new deal at just £26 a month – but you’ll need to act fast.

Economics