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Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Times
The food editor's supermarket picks from the Great Taste Awards
I t's a tough job but someone has to do it. This year there were nearly 15,000 entries for the Great Taste Awards, the Oscars of the food and drink product industry, and a panel had to spend several days working their way through hundreds of beers and breads, cakes and condiments, pastas and puddings, and everything in between. My task has been rather easier. Although more than 5,000 entrants won a star or two, only 273 of them walked away with the full three. Here is my pick, from supermarket bargains to the specialist suppliers who really produce the best of the very best. 100g, from £2, Booths, Morrisons, M&S, Waitrose A soft, buttery triple cream cheese from Germany which, with its aromatic brie-like flavour and slight spice, makes a gentle introduction for anyone who claims not to like blue cheeses.
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Burgers a 'possible health risk' as customers told to get refunds
The supermarket has issued a recall notice Shoppers at a high-end supermarket have been cautioned with a "please do not eat" warning for a favoured item, following a packaging error. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has broadcasted a product recall notice, alerting that individuals with coeliac disease, and/or a gluten or wheat allergy or intolerance, might fall ill if they ingest the product. The FSA announced: "Booths is recalling Aberdeen Angus Beef Meatballs because they contain wheat (gluten) which is not mentioned on the label, due to a packing error causing the product to contain burgers instead of meatballs. The packaging states that the product is gluten free which is incorrect. "This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten." Guiding consumers on the appropriate actions to take, the FSA continued: "If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, do not eat it. "Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund." Booths, which has stores across the North of England, explained that the packets of "meatballs" actually contain burgers. The affected items are 288g, bearing a use by date of August 13, 2025. No other batches of Booths' Aberdeen Angus Beef Meatballs are implicated in this recall. Customers seeking additional information can reach out to Booths at 0800 221 8086, Monday to Friday, between 8.30am and 4.30pm.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Supermarket shoppers warned 'please do not eat' these burgers
A packaging error means the meat item could pose a health risk for some People who shop at Booths supermarket have been told not to eat a popular product due to a packaging error. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has sounded the alarm with a product recall notice, warning that anyone with coeliac disease or a gluten or wheat allergy or intolerance might fall ill if they eat the item in question. In a new alert the FSA said: "Booths is recalling Aberdeen Angus Beef Meatballs because they contain wheat (gluten) which is not mentioned on the label, due to a packing error causing the product to contain burgers instead of meatballs. The packaging states that the product is gluten free which is incorrect. "This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten." In terms of guidance for consumers, the FSA advised: "If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, do not eat it. "Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund." Booths clarified that the packets of supposed meatballs are actually burgers. The specific products affected are 288g packs with a use by date of August 13, 2025, but no other batches of Booths' Aberdeen Angus Beef Meatballs are included in this recall. For additional information, customers can contact Booths directly at 0800 221 8086, available Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 4.30pm.
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Waitrose of the North confirms store closure with Tesco set to take over site
An upmarket supermarket chain is set to close one of its stores this month, with Tesco taking over the site. Booths, dubbed the 'Waitrose of the North', announced its branch in Ripon, North Yorkshire will close after 16 years. The supermarket chain confirmed the closure last month after struggling with higher operating costs. Booths' Ripon store's last trading day in less than three weeks. In a statement on X, Booths said: 'Your Booths Ripon store closes for the final time on Sunday 20th July 4pm. 'Closing any Booths store is always a difficult decision and we'd like to say a heartfelt thank you to our colleagues and customers for their support over the years. Until then, we're open as usual.' Booths has 27 stores across the north, with most in Lancashire and Cumbria, with only three in Yorkshire. The store will be replaced by a Tesco store, although no official date has been set for its opening. It is reported that the takeover will be completed later this year, with all 95 staff transferring over to Tesco. Family-owned supermarket Booths received praise from shoppers in 2023 after ditching self-checkouts from all of its stores as bigger chains have embraced them. It said it hoped the more would cut costs and speed up waiting times. Managing director Nigel Murray told The Grocer that customer satisfaction was up, as a result. 'Not all of that is due to the fact that we've taken self-service checkouts out of many stores. But when you look at things like service, into the 'promise of things to come' section, we've scored brilliantly.'
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Date set for closure of popular supermarket as Tesco to move on to site
An official closing date has been announced for a popular North Yorkshire store. Supermarket chain Booths revealed that it would be closing its Ripon store for the final time on Sunday, July 20, at 4pm. It was confirmed earlier this month that the well-known shop would close after 16 years in the city and be replaced by a Tesco shop. No official date has been set when Tesco will open its store in Ripon - but the news of Booths' closure led to sadness from shoppers. Booths in Ripon (Image: GOOGLE MAPS) In a statement on Monday (June 30), a spokesperson for Booths said: "Your Booths Ripon store closes for the final time on Sunday, July 20 at 4pm. "Closing any Booths store is always a difficult decision, and we'd like to say a heartfelt thank you to our colleagues and customers for their support over the years. "The store will be open as usual until closure, and after this, we'd love to welcome you to any of our other Booths stores across Yorkshire, Lancashire, Cumbria and Cheshire." This statement follows Ripon BID thanking Booths for its "long-standing investment" in the city and expressing its "delight" at having a Tesco store in the future. A spokesperson for the retail group previously said: "Ripon BID extends its sincere thanks to Booths for their long-standing investment and valued contribution to our city. Their presence has been an important part of Ripon's retail landscape. "At the same time, we welcome the news that leading global retailer Tesco has acquired the site. "This significant investment demonstrates confidence in Ripon's continued growth and vitality. "We look forward to building a strong working relationship with Tesco and supporting their successful integration into the local community." Alongside the news of Tesco buying the Booths site, Next opened in Ripon in May, while M&S has just reopened its recently extended store. Read next: Family come to aid of injured cyclist as their heroics to be shown on TV programme Floral tributes left to Cameron Stewart killed in Newton Aycliffe bike crash Baby left with fractured skull in Darlington incident 'stable and improving' lick here to join our WhatsApp community and get breaking news updates direct to your phone. The Ripon BID spokesperson added: "Ripon continues to thrive as a vibrant destination for both national retailers and independent businesses. "The recent arrivals of Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Next, and the expansion of M&S, alongside a flourishing scene of independent shops and cafés, reflect the city's strong commercial appeal and resilient economy. "Tesco's decision to invest in Ripon is a clear endorsement of our city's potential and marks another positive step in its ongoing development."
