52 m. ago Dubai Chocolate is no longer just a craze. It’s about more than bars

Everyone is jumping on the train

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5 h. ago Supermarket giant with 980 shops to close most stores for three days this Christmas

The retailer is urging customers to visit their stores in the early hours or late evening to avoid the busiest times

Economics

46 h. ago People are just realizing what the name of the superstore Aldi actually stands for

Shoppers are only just discovering what Aldi actually stands for - and the supermarket's name has a surprising history that began with a small family store in Germany more than a century ago.

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3 d. ago ‘Surprisingly creamy’: as a fermentista, how could I resist making ant yoghurt?

Findings of study into fermentation process behind dairy product could serve as toolkit for creating new foodsWhether it is kombucha, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, or sourdough, today’s foodies are not short of fermented treats to tantalise their tastebuds. But for the adventurous, the menu may be about to get wilder. How about a spoonful of ant yoghurt?Making it does not involve milking any ants. Instead, the unfortunate insects are dropped into a jar of warm milk, which is tucked into an ant mound and left to ferment overnight. The fermenting tradition originating from Turkey and Bulgaria is now being resurrected in the name of science. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Break in 1991 Texas yoghurt shop murders sparks hope for cold cases: ‘There are other victims out there’

Advances in DNA testing led to a suspect in the deaths of four girls. Can lab results now link a serial killer to other violent crimes?On 6 December 1991, a Friday, Jennifer Harbison and Eliza Thomas, both 17, were closing the frozen yoghurt shop where they worked while Jennifer’s sister, 15-year-old Sarah Harbison, and 13-year-old Amy Ayers, her friend, waited for a ride from Jennifer.Moments before midnight, a fire at the shop drew first responders, who discovered the four girls had been bound and murdered, with signs of sexual assault. The fire destroyed nearly all evidence, save for a shell casing that had rolled into a drain and trace amounts of DNA, including under Ayers’ fingernails. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Industry experts share the best supermarket whiskies from Aldi, Tesco and more

From American bourbon to single malt scotch, these are the handpicked bottles to buy

Politics

3 d. ago Asda brings digital price tags to shelves of hundreds of Express shops

The grocer said the change will free up time for its store workers, such as to help customers, manage deliveries and restock shelves.

Economics

3 d. ago Vital new lifesaving message added to Aldi products across the country

Aldi has also launched a dedicated new website to help spread the message

Politics

3 d. ago When are Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Aldi & Lidl toy sales in 2025?

Supermarkets offer a great range of potential Christmas presents during these discount events

Politics

4 d. ago Aldi shoppers say £3.50 dish is the 'best supermarket curry' as full range returns to stores today

The Bilash curry range will be available in stores for two weeks

Economics

4 d. ago Lidl's £25 pumpkin casserole dish has shoppers saying it 'looks just like' £275 Le Creuset version

Making the perfect edition to your autumn cookware, this bargain casserole dish 'looks just like' £300 alternative.

Economics

4 d. ago Lidl's £25 pumpkin casserole dish has shoppers saying it 'looks just like' £300 Le Creuset version

Making the perfect edition to your autumn cookware, this bargain casserole dish 'looks just like' £300 alternative.

Economics

5 d. ago Aldi launches 'cute' Halloween Specialbuys item and shoppers say they 'need' it

The £3.99 item can be found in Aldi stores

Economics

5 d. ago Lidl's 'best ever' bakery item branded a '10/10' to disappear from shelves today

Lidl shoppers have been raving about the sweet treat on TikTok

Events

5 d. ago Aldi hiring new store colleagues in Lanarkshire for busy Christmas period

The supermarket is looking to hire for a wide range of permanent store positions to help replenish stock and assist customers during the festive season and into 2026.

Sport

5 d. ago Lidl's new £25 pumpkin casserole dish 'looks just like' £300 Le Creuset version

Shoppers can save themselves over £270 by opting for the supermarket's budget version

Economics

5 d. ago Aldi hiring new store colleagues in Edinburgh and The Lothians for busy Christmas period

The supermarket is looking to hire for a wide range of permanent store positions to help replenish stock and assist customers during the festive season and into 2026.

Sport

6 d. ago Rise of the FAKE pumpkin patch: US Halloween tradition becomes a huge hit...but some British farmers are filling their fields with imported veg or cheap gourds from Aldi

With the perfectly crafted sea of orange as a backdrop, it's easy to see how patches gained prominence in the UK after attracting influencers to take Instagram pictures at the farms.

Events

6 d. ago Aldi shoppers say 'get this in your diary' as hugely popular middle aisle event returns

Aldi has urged shoppers to "hurry"

Economics

6 d. ago Aldi refuses to 'gatekeep' supermarket 'hack' any longer in Facebook announcement

The supermarket has delighted shoppers after sharing the 'hack' on social media

Technology