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Metro
11-08-2025
- Business
- Metro
Walkers is launching two permanent new crisp flavours for first time in decades
For the last year, Walkers has been keeping a huge secret from crisp fans. They've been quietly developing two brand new flavours for their permanent range – and this is kind of a big deal, as the brand hasn't added anything new to its core line-up in decades. Salted crisps were first launched by Walkers in 1948, with Cheese & Onion crisps coming along in 1954. These were followed by Salt & Vinegar in 1967. Other classic flavours like Prawn Cocktail, Roast Chicken and Smoky Bacon are thought to have been introduced in the 70s. But as of this week this week, shoppers will be able to get their hands on Sticky Teriyaki and Masala Chicken flavours. Walkers claims they've spent the last 12 months working on 'rigorous flavour testing' to bring these crisps to life, which involved a six-step process. They initially started out with 63 different flavour submissions, before the team finally narrowed it down to just two. And they're expecting both of the new products to be a big success, as research carried out by the crisp giants found that 73% of consumers would rather buy Masala Chicken crisps than the classic Prawn Cocktail ones, while 65% picked Sticky Teriyaki over Cheese & Onion. In fact, following a taste test, 49% of crisp lovers admitted they preferred the new 'bold' and 'innovative' flavours over the entirety of the core Walkers selection. That's some serious fighting talk right there… The new flavours will be available in supermarkets across the UK from the week of August 11. More Trending But if you're curious to hear more about how they taste before then, Walkers claims the Sticky Teriyaki crisps are both 'sweet and tangy', and the flavour will 'hit your senses'. And the Masala Chicken ones are said to have a 'rich and creamy' taste, giving you a 'bite-sized' version of the UK's favourite Indian dish, Tikka Masala. Wayne Newton, senior marketing director at Walkers adds: 'Our development team has been on a mission for the past year to find two new flavours that meet the highest standards. View More » 'After thousands of crisps crunched, flavours tested, and bags rustled, we're pleased to bring something entirely new to the table with Sticky Teriyaki and Masala Chicken.' Lidl has just introduced three new items into its bakery Lidl shared a look at the new selection on TikTok saying: 'New bakery special guests.' They went on to reveal a new Pain Suisse priced at 79p, a 99p Tiramisu Loaf, and a Cookies and Cream doughnut that's £1.49. Fans have already hailed the new items 'divine', 'gorgeous' and 'incredible'. Waitrose launched 'mesmerising' retro cake from 1930s The supermarket has teamed up with renowned cake maker, Fiona Cairns, to create a Lambeth-style cake, which feature a very specific decoration style, all to do with the way the icing is piped. The over-piping technique has roots in Europe, dating back to the 19th Century, but was largely popularised by cake decorator Joseph Lambeth in the 1930s thanks to his book, The Lambeth Method of Cake Decoration & Practical Pastries. Each of the Vintage Style Lemon & Raspberry Lambeth Cakes available from cost £65, serve 32-34 people, and are made to order, requiring eight days' notice. Terry's has teased a 'top secret' new Chocolate Orange flavour Terry's shared the news that it has something new coming on its Instagram account. They posted with a picture of a golden envelope, with the caption: 'Sealed, secret, and seriously delicious. Not long now…' Some think this is a new chocolate caramel flavour that has been spotted in shops, while others have demanded a pistachio one too. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: 5-course experience at Straits Kitchen for only £39.50: 10 unmissable Time Out deals MORE: Dripping with sweat? Restaurants in London perfect for a heatwave MORE: KFC and Greggs are teaming up for the 'crossover of the century' — and it's not chicken Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
Metro
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
'Mesmerising' retro cake from 1930s is now being sold in supermarkets
Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Gigi Hadid recently had one for her birthday, Kate Middleton requested the style for her wedding cake and Pinterest is inundated with them. We're talking, of course, about vintage Lambeth Cakes, which feature a very specific decoration style, all to do with the way the icing is piped. The over-piping technique has roots in Europe, dating back to the 19th Century, but was largely popularised by cake decorator Joseph Lambeth in the 1930s thanks to his book, The Lambeth Method of Cake Decoration & Practical Pastries. Today UK brands like Lily Vanilli and April's Baker are beloved for their colourful cake creations featuring gorgeous colour combinations, adorable bows, and cherries on top. It takes a lot of hard work and craft to make sweet treats look that good. But now supermarkets are attempting to get in on a slice of the action too. M&S sells a Vintage Party cake for £18, Asda has a pink, blue and purple heart-shaped one that's £14.98 and Waitrose just launched a version as well. The retailer says they were inspired to get involved in the retro cake trend after seeing an increase in searches on social media. In order to do this, Waitrose has worked with renowned cake maker, Fiona Cairns, who already sells a popular range in the supermarkets. She's also well-known for being the mastermind behind Kate and William's 2011 royal wedding cake. Each of the Vintage Style Lemon & Raspberry Lambeth Cakes available from cost £65, serve 32-34 people, and are made to order, requiring eight days' notice. Chandra Lalit, a cake technologist and expert decorator, who has been working as part of the Fiona Cairns team for 11 years, revealed the cakes take more than seven hours to make and decorate. She explained: 'The piping on this particular cake is incredibly intricate, and it's taken a little while (and a lot of patience!) to master the steadiness and control it needs. 'What I love most about decorating cakes like this, is how much joy and beauty they bring. There's something magical about seeing a plain sponge turn into an elegant centrepiece. It's not just decoration, it's storytelling in icing. Knowing that the cake is for a very special occasion and will be enjoyed by many, that's a real moment of pride for me.' More Trending The Waitrose Lambeth Cakes feature three layers of sponge, lemon buttercream and raspberry jam and are decorated with whirls and swirls of lemon buttercream. Customers can choose to personalise their cakes with a hand-piped message up to 25 characters. And Emily Wolfman, trend innovation manager for Waitrose, also recommends adding some cherries on top. She adds: 'The retro aesthetic and lavish appeal of the Lambeth cake is so eye-catching, it's no wonder social media fans and cake lovers alike are being drawn to its mesmerising cake decorating content. The concentration, skill and end results are incredibly impressive, leaving fans wanting to elevate their own celebrations with something different, something that packs a serious WOW factor. View More » 'Luckily for Waitrose customers, they can now get that same highly decorated, skilled cake creation at the click of a button, and have the option to personalise it too, perhaps with a retro glace cherry to complete the look.' Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Tesco urgently recalls lunch time favourites over salmonella fears MORE: Furious shoppers call for action to end supermarket self-checkout 'discrimination' MORE: 8-Course Pan-Indian brunch for just £35: 10 unmissable Time Out deals Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
