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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I tried UK's wackiest ice cream flavours from pickled onion to Bisto – the crazy £4.50 winner surprised me
How does Sriracha ice cream sound? I SCREAM! I tried UK's wackiest ice cream flavours from pickled onion to Bisto – the crazy £4.50 winner surprised me WHATEVER will Mr Whippy say? To compete, he may need to stick more than a 99 Flake in his cone. An ice-cream parlour in posh Knightsbridge, Central London has come up with some very crazy flavours, ranging from, er, Twiglets, to Bisto and Irn-Bru. 11 Alexander McLeod has tested some of the craziest ice cream flavours Credit: Ian Whittaker Summer pop-up The Ice Cream Project is the idea of eccentric fashion designer Anya Hindmarch, as Waitrose recently revealed Gen Z enjoy a twist of baked beans, soya sauce or cheese in their tubs. She bills her ices, at £4.50 a scoop, as 'a celebration of Britain's kitchen cupboard culture'. But do we likey-lick? Alexander McLeod, right, tries Anya's ice creams and gives his verdicts and marks out of ten . . . read more on TASTE TESTS CRUSH IT I tested budget slushie makers vs £350 Ninja – and a £10 dupe works just as well Jacob's Twiglets 11 The Jacob's Twiglets ice cream has a Marmite tang Credit: Peter Jordan MALTY, yeasty and spiked with a Marmite tang. It's also smooth, which feels strange given how much your brain expects crunch. Oddly, I quite liked it. Rating: 7/10 Punters divided over Scots takeaways loaded ice cream fries Quaker Oats 11 The Quaker Oats offering tasted bland Credit: Peter Jordan SWEET, toasted oat flavour was bland and packed all the joy of a cold bowl of porridge. This ice cream has a velvety vanilla base but is a little coarse. Rating: 5/10 Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil 11 The extra virgin olive oil version was Alexander's favourite Credit: Peter Jordan CREAMY base has fruity richness of quality olive oil. Gentle peppery taste lingers to keep you interested. Smooth and balanced. Rating: 8/10 Bisto Gravy 11 The Bisto ice cream nearly works as a treat Credit: Peter Jordan SUBTLE gravy flavour brings roast-dinner warmth but frozen into a silky, scoopable form that nearly works. Shows even Bisto can be made posh. Rating: 6/10 Romney's Kendal Mint Cake 11 The Romney's Kendal Mint Cake version captures its mint sweetness Credit: Peter Jordan AS snow-white as the original slab, this captures that sharp mint sweetness. Refreshing palate- cleanser. Rating: 7/10 Flying Goose Sriracha 11 The Sriracha flavour is bold and strange but not entirely unlikeable Credit: Peter Jordan IT'S Sriracha from the first icy hit – tangy, garlicky, with a slow-building heat that creeps up on you. Bold and strange but not entirely unlikeable. Rating: 6/10 Garner's Pickled Onion 11 The Garner's Pickled Onion flavour tastes more like a dare than dessert Credit: Peter Jordan NORMALLY, when you smell a dish from across the room, it's a good sign. Not here. Vinegary, briny punch feels more like a dare than dessert. Rating: 2/10 Ovaltine 11 The Ovaltine ice cream is really quite nice Credit: Peter Jordan MALTED warmth comforts like a favourite jumper. Balances the sweetness and slight earthiness well, and is really quite nice. Rating: 7/10 Irn-Bru 11 The Irn-Bru flavour looks and tastes just like the drink Credit: Peter Jordan BRIGHT orange and proudly so, this sorbet looks and tastes just like the drink. Fizzy on the tongue, and very sweet. Perfect for a hot summer day. Rating: 6/10 McVitie Club Orange 11 The Club Orange version includes crushed-biscuit pieces for a nice crunch Credit: Peter Jordan NOSTALGIC mix of milk chocolate and zesty orange. The crushed-biscuit pieces provide enjoyable texture and crunch. Rating: 8/10 Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
Powys County Times
15-05-2025
- Business
- Powys County Times
Premier Foods reveals rising profits amid stronger Mr Kipling sales
Mr Kipling maker Premier Foods has revealed stronger-than-expected profits as sales of sweet snacks increased. The group said it benefited from strong shopper demand for its premium branded products despite pressure of consumers finances. Premier Foods, which also owns Ambrosia and Bisto, reported that overall revenues grew by 3.5% to £1.15 billion for the year to March 29, compared with a year earlier. It said this was buoyed by a 5.2% rise in all revenues across its branded business. The group's branded sweet treats business, which includes Mr Kipling and licenced Cadbury products, saw revenues grow by 7.3% for the period. Sales of Mr Kipling's Signature premium ranges were particularly strong, with the group highlighting a 78% jump in sales of its brownie bites while its 'best ever' mince pies saw revenues double. The company's separate grocery arm, which includes Batchelors and Sharwoods, saw branded revenues grow by 4.5% for the year. However, the company saw a slump in revenues from its non-branded division after it left the frozen pizza base market and shut its Leicestershire factory last year, which had 57 workers. Premier Foods also hailed strong performances from recently acquired brands The Spice Tailor and Fuel10K. The business told shareholders that trading profits grew by 6% to £187.7 million, ahead of market expectations. Alex Whitehouse, chief executive officer, said: 'The business has delivered another strong year, with branded revenue growth up 5.2%, exceeding £1 billion, and driven by particularly good volumes which resulted in us taking further market share. 'With this strong branded performance, trading profit grew 6% compared to last year, exceeding our previously raised expectations. 'Our premiumisation strategy continues to be highly relevant, reflecting the trend for consumers to trade up and treat themselves to ranges such as our Ambrosia Deluxe and Mr Kipling Signature Bites, both of which delivered very strong revenue growth this year.'
Rhyl Journal
15-05-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Premier Foods reveals rising profits amid stronger Mr Kipling sales
The group said it benefited from strong shopper demand for its premium branded products despite pressure of consumers finances. Premier Foods, which also owns Ambrosia and Bisto, reported that overall revenues grew by 3.5% to £1.15 billion for the year to March 29, compared with a year earlier. It said this was buoyed by a 5.2% rise in all revenues across its branded business. The group's branded sweet treats business, which includes Mr Kipling and licenced Cadbury products, saw revenues grow by 7.3% for the period. Sales of Mr Kipling's Signature premium ranges were particularly strong, with the group highlighting a 78% jump in sales of its brownie bites while its 'best ever' mince pies saw revenues double. The company's separate grocery arm, which includes Batchelors and Sharwoods, saw branded revenues grow by 4.5% for the year. However, the company saw a slump in revenues from its non-branded division after it left the frozen pizza base market and shut its Leicestershire factory last year, which had 57 workers. Premier Foods also hailed strong performances from recently acquired brands The Spice Tailor and Fuel10K. The business told shareholders that trading profits grew by 6% to £187.7 million, ahead of market expectations. Alex Whitehouse, chief executive officer, said: 'The business has delivered another strong year, with branded revenue growth up 5.2%, exceeding £1 billion, and driven by particularly good volumes which resulted in us taking further market share. 'With this strong branded performance, trading profit grew 6% compared to last year, exceeding our previously raised expectations. 'Our premiumisation strategy continues to be highly relevant, reflecting the trend for consumers to trade up and treat themselves to ranges such as our Ambrosia Deluxe and Mr Kipling Signature Bites, both of which delivered very strong revenue growth this year.' However, shares in the business were flat at 199.6p on Thursday morning.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Premier Foods reveals rising profits amid stronger Mr Kipling sales
Mr Kipling maker Premier Foods has revealed stronger-than-expected profits as sales of sweet snacks increased. The group said it benefited from strong shopper demand for its premium branded products despite pressure of consumers finances. Premier Foods, which also owns Ambrosia and Bisto, reported that overall revenues grew by 3.5% to £1.15 billion for the year to March 29, compared with a year earlier. It said this was buoyed by a 5.2% rise in all revenues across its branded business. The group's branded sweet treats business, which includes Mr Kipling and licenced Cadbury products, saw revenues grow by 7.3% for the period. Sales of Mr Kipling's Signature premium ranges were particularly strong, with the group highlighting a 78% jump in sales of its brownie bites while its 'best ever' mince pies saw revenues double. The company's separate grocery arm, which includes Batchelors and Sharwoods, saw branded revenues grow by 4.5% for the year. However, the company saw a slump in revenues from its non-branded division after it left the frozen pizza base market and shut its Leicestershire factory last year, which had 57 workers. Premier Foods also hailed strong performances from recently acquired brands The Spice Tailor and Fuel10K. The business told shareholders that trading profits grew by 6% to £187.7 million, ahead of market expectations. Alex Whitehouse, chief executive officer, said: 'The business has delivered another strong year, with branded revenue growth up 5.2%, exceeding £1 billion, and driven by particularly good volumes which resulted in us taking further market share. 'With this strong branded performance, trading profit grew 6% compared to last year, exceeding our previously raised expectations. 'Our premiumisation strategy continues to be highly relevant, reflecting the trend for consumers to trade up and treat themselves to ranges such as our Ambrosia Deluxe and Mr Kipling Signature Bites, both of which delivered very strong revenue growth this year.' However, shares in the business were flat at 199.6p on Thursday morning.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Premier Foods reveals rising profits amid stronger Mr Kipling sales
Mr Kipling maker Premier Foods has revealed stronger-than-expected profits as sales of sweet snacks increased. The group said it benefited from strong shopper demand for its premium branded products despite pressure of consumers finances. Premier Foods, which also owns Ambrosia and Bisto, reported that overall revenues grew by 3.5% to £1.15 billion for the year to March 29, compared with a year earlier. It said this was buoyed by a 5.2% rise in all revenues across its branded business. The group's branded sweet treats business, which includes Mr Kipling and licenced Cadbury products, saw revenues grow by 7.3% for the period. Sales of Mr Kipling's Signature premium ranges were particularly strong, with the group highlighting a 78% jump in sales of its brownie bites while its 'best ever' mince pies saw revenues double. The company's separate grocery arm, which includes Batchelors and Sharwoods, saw branded revenues grow by 4.5% for the year. However, the company saw a slump in revenues from its non-branded division after it left the frozen pizza base market and shut its Leicestershire factory last year, which had 57 workers. Premier Foods also hailed strong performances from recently acquired brands The Spice Tailor and Fuel10K. The business told shareholders that trading profits grew by 6% to £187.7 million, ahead of market expectations. Alex Whitehouse, chief executive officer, said: 'The business has delivered another strong year, with branded revenue growth up 5.2%, exceeding £1 billion, and driven by particularly good volumes which resulted in us taking further market share. 'With this strong branded performance, trading profit grew 6% compared to last year, exceeding our previously raised expectations. 'Our premiumisation strategy continues to be highly relevant, reflecting the trend for consumers to trade up and treat themselves to ranges such as our Ambrosia Deluxe and Mr Kipling Signature Bites, both of which delivered very strong revenue growth this year.' However, shares in the business were flat at 199.6p on Thursday morning.
