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New European
02-06-2025
- Politics
- New European
Another triumphant weekend for Liz Truss
With her new 'free speech' social network seemingly some way off launch – Truss's office employs only five staff and reports assets of just £112,657 in capital and reserves – she headed to Budapest for a meet-up of the US Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), alongside Donald Trump-aligned headbangers from across Europe. Truss rubbed shoulders with the likes of the Netherlands' Geert Wilders and the AfD's Alice Weidel while host Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán described Trump as 'a truth serum' and peddled conspiracy theories about a great population replacement. The comeback of Lettuce Liz Truss continues to surprise and delight, with the short-lived former PM spending last weekend palling around with Hungary's far-right leader and plugging a whiskey being launched by a convicted thug. 'People used to flee Eastern Europe to Britain for freedom,' a thrilled Truss wrote on social media. 'Now in 2025 I went to CPAC Hungary to talk about the free speech crisis in Britain.' Suggested Reading The India deal – another triumph for Liz Truss Rats in a Sack What better place to defend free speech than Orbán's Hungary, which has, er, issued criminal charges to media which has published things it deems to be untrue, purchased and shut down unfriendly media outlets and targeted investigative journalists with privacy laws? The vast bulk of political news in the country now comes from outlets whose financing is controlled by Orban's ruling Fidesz party. Following that triumph, a video emerged of Truss promoting a new whisky launched by Dougie Joyce, a bare-knuckle fighter. 'Liz Truss loves you,' she third-personed while raising a glass to her new friend. Alas for the hapless Truss, Joyce was jailed for 19 months by Manchester crown court in November 2023 for a violent assault on a 78-year-old man, later using a smuggled phone to film himself laughing in his prison cell. A spokesperson for Truss said: 'I thought the government believed in the rehabilitation of offenders' – although it was unclear if they were talking about Joyce or the cursed former PM herself.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
New Survey Reveals Lettuce Letdown: 60% Say Their Greens Spoil Too Soon--But Little Leaf Farms Has a Fresh Fix
This National Salad Month, Little Leaf Farms offers a no-wilt solution with a chance to win a year's supply of fresher, longer-lasting lettuce and a $2,500 grocery gift card DEVENS, Mass., May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- You know that sad, slimy bag of lettuce shoved in the back of the fridge and eventually thrown in the trash? You're not alone. In a new national survey from Little Leaf Farms, the country's #1 brand of packaged lettuce sustainably grown through controlled environment agriculture, more than 60% of U.S. lettuce buyers admit their greens spoil before they can eat them, and nearly a quarter say this happens "often" or "almost every time." "Forgetfulness" (44%) and "how quickly lettuce goes bad" (36%) topped the list of reasons why leafy greens go uneaten. Still, people keep tossing lettuce into their carts, hoping this time will be different—even though a third of Americans admit they "like the idea of salad more than the reality of eating one." That's exactly the cycle Little Leaf Farms is out to break. This National Salad Month, Little Leaf Farms is inviting consumers to come clean on their bad lettuce habits—no judgment, just fresh starts – with its Lettuce Confessions campaign. Whether you've forgotten a head of lettuce in the back of the fridge or settled for soggy greens one too many times, Little Leaf Farms is here to help you turn over a new leaf, literally! Confess your lettuce sins, pledge to switch to fresher, longer-lasting Little Leaf Farms greens, and enter for a chance to win a year's supply of our super crisp lettuce and a $2,500 grocery gift card. Plus, for every lettuce confession submitted, Little Leaf Farms will donate $1 to ReFED, a nonprofit advancing solutions to food waste, up to $10,000. "For too long, sad, tasteless lettuce that's already halfway to wilted when you bring it home has been the norm - no wonder it ends up in the trash," said Jeannie Hannigan, Marketing Director at Little Leaf Farms. "Our survey showed 86% of Americans would be more likely to finish their lettuce if it stayed fresher longer, and that's exactly what Little Leaf Farms delivers: greens that stay fresh and crisp, and taste great." "In homes across the country, Americans waste more than 26 million tons of food each year at a cost of more than $151 billion—and nearly 40 percent is produce," says Dana Gunders, president of ReFED. "We're excited that Little Leaf Farms is driving attention to this problem and hope their campaign raises awareness of the small behavior changes that make a big difference in reducing wasted food—from proper storage to checking what's in your fridge before you go shopping." Little Leaf Farms lettuce is delivered to the grocery store in about 24 hours after harvest and is grown using captured rainwater, natural sunlight, and no chemical pesticides or herbicides. So whether you're prepping lunch with Crispy Baby Greens or tossing together a Crispy Caesar Salad Kit, Little Leaf Farms makes it easy and delicious to eat your greens. To share your lettuce confession, visit For more information, recipe inspiration, and retail availability, visit Survey conducted by Opinium research among a sample of 1,000 U.S. adults 18 or older. The survey was completed April 17-21, 2025. Nielsen NIQ Discover Pre-Packaged Salad Category 4, 13, 26 & 52 Weeks Ending 2/22/2025 Northeast xAOC About Little Leaf FarmsLittle Leaf Farms is on a mission to transform the way food is grown through peri-urban agricultural practices that are rebuilt for the modern world. Using advanced greenhouse technologies, Little Leaf Farms is growing fresh, sustainably farmed lettuce 365 days a year. Little Leaf Farms utilizes captured rainwater, natural sunlight that shines through high transmission glass, and solar-powered energy in their precise, soil-less hydroponic farming. The crispy, flavorful baby greens are harvested without ever touching human hands and are never treated with chemical pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides. For more information, visit or @littleleaffarms. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Little Leaf Farms Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Forget the McPlant: McDonald's Menu Tries New Meatless Burger
McDonald's is once again experimenting with its meatless menu options, this time focusing on a new vegetarian offering called the McVeggie. Following previous plant-based trials featuring the P.L.T. (Plant, Lettuce, Tomato) Burger and the McPlant, the fast-food giant is introducing this new option in select locations across Canada as consumer demand for vegetarian alternatives continues to grow. But will the McVeggie succeed where the P.L.T. Burger and the McPlant struggled? McDonald's Canada is spicing up its menu with the McVeggie, a meatless burger featuring a crispy, breaded veggie patty crafted from a blend of carrots, green beans, zucchini, peas, soybeans, broccoli, and corn. Seasoned to perfection, the patty is topped with shredded lettuce and a creamy mayo-style sauce, all nestled in a toasted sesame bun. For those craving a bolder kick, select test locations are also serving the Spicy Habanero McVeggie, which swaps the classic sauce for a fiery, creamy habanero alternative. Francesca Cardarelli, McDonald's Canada Chief Marketing Officer, highlighted the company's commitment to innovation, stating, 'Our goal is to continue to offer new and exciting choices to meet these needs. And the McVeggie does just that.' According to Nation's Restaurant News, the McVeggie is available for a limited time at select McDonald's Canada locations across British Columbia, Ontario, and New Brunswick. The test run will continue through April 14th, giving customers a chance to try this new plant-based offering. McDonald's Canada tried its hand at a meatless option before, launching the PLT (plant, lettuce, tomato) burger with a plant-based Beyond Meat patty in September 2019. That trial was expanded in January 2020 before ending in June 2020. A year later, McDonald's started testing the McPlant. Also co-developed with Beyond Meat, the McPlant features a patty made from plant-based ingredients like peas, rice, and potatoes. While the patty itself is meatless, it is cooked on the same grill used for meat products and eggs. The patty is served on a sesame seed bun with tomato, lettuce, pickles, onions, ketchup, and mustard, as well as non-plant-based ingredients such as American cheese and mayonnaise. But as always, guests can customize and request to hold the cheese and mayonnaise for a healthier version. The restaurant chain also tested the McPlant burger in several European markets, including Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Austria. In September 2021, a fully vegan version of the McPlant, complete with plant-based cheese and a plant-based sauce, was introduced in the U.K. and Ireland. In the same year, the McPlant was also tested in select U.S. markets for a limited time, but that trial ended due to lack of demand. At last year's Wall Street Journal's Global Food Forum, McDonald's U.S. president Joe Erlinger said, 'I don't think the U.S. consumer is coming to McDonald's looking for the McPlant or other plant-based proteins.' Despite not having a nationwide rollout in the U.S., the McPlant remains available in some European markets. 'While our guests may have tried similar sandwiches at McDonald's globally, our McVeggie is uniquely Canadian,' senior manager of culinary innovation Jeff Anderson said in a statement. 'We're always looking for new opportunities to innovate and build on our menu, and the McVeggie will give even more guests the opportunity to enjoy that delicious McDonald's flavor Canadians know and love.' It's hard to say for sure, but the McVeggie has a few advantages that could improve its chances of success compared to the P.L.T. (Plant, Lettuce, Tomato) Burger and the McPlant. Unlike its predecessors, which featured Beyond Meat patties designed to mimic beef, the McVeggie takes a different approach with a breaded vegetable patty made from real vegetables like carrots, green beans, and zucchini. This could appeal more to customers looking for a true veggie burger rather than a plant-based meat substitute. Another factor in the McVeggie's favor is the introduction of a Spicy Habanero McVeggie, giving customers a bolder, more flavorful option. The P.L.T. and McPlant did not offer much variety beyond their standard versions, so this added choice could attract those who enjoy a bit of spice in their meals. Additionally, market trends may work in favor of the McVeggie. The demand for vegetarian and flexitarian options continues to grow, and consumers today may be more open to veggie-based burgers than they were when McDonald's previously tested the P.L.T. and McPlant. However, challenges remain. The P.L.T. and McPlant struggled due to pricing, supply chain limitations, and consumer hesitation, and the McVeggie could face similar hurdles. Its success will ultimately depend on taste, pricing, and how well McDonald's markets it to Canadian customers. Read the original article on GEEKSPIN. Affiliate links on GEEKSPIN may earn us and our partners a commission.
Axios
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Weekend things to do: St. Pete Pier rollerskating, Reggae Rise Up and more
Waterfront reggae music and rollerskating are on the docket for this lovely spring weekend. 🎤 Catch a stacked lineup of musicians including Slightly Stoopid, Stephen Marley and Lettuce, plus art, food and more at the 10th annual Reggae Rise Up festival at Vinoy Park in St. Pete. The fest kicks off today and runs through Sunday. Buy tickets here. 🛼 Roller skate with a view at the Rockin' Roller Rink on the St. Pete Pier. The pop-up soft opens tonight and runs through April 13. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made here. 🦸 Dress up as your favorite hero or villain and head to the Countryside Recreation Center for Clearwater Comic Con. This free event from 10am-5pm Saturday will also feature food trucks, artists and activities. 🔮 Get your fortune told and shop more than 100 artists and crafters at the Oddities & Art Market from 11am-6pm Saturday at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased here. Proceeds benefit Access Art, a nonprofit that connects underprivileged youth to the arts.
BBC News
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Graves Park llama drama as name sought for new arrival
A Sheffield animal farm is inviting the public to name its latest arrival - a baby three-week-old male was born at Graves Park at the end of January, and will join a herd of more than 20 llamas, including his two siblings, Lettuce and farm said it would choose his name from comments on a post on its Facebook stockperson Jack Tankard said they were looking for something "full of life as he loves to bounce around". He added that the baby - also known as a cria - was happy and healthy, and llamas were favourites of the farm's handlers because they rarely ran into complications while giving Kurtis Crossland, chair of Sheffield City Council's Communities, Parks and Leisure Policy Committee, said she was excited to see what people came up said: "Being one of the first newborns during this year's spring season, we want locals to get involved in naming the cria, giving it a warm welcome to one of Sheffield's most notorious animal farms."Mr Tankard suggested there could be more naming opportunities down the line, with one of their other llamas, Grandma, also pregnant."The public love to get involved with all the names," he to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here.
