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North Wales Live
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Fans take selfies with 'Tom Cruise' as he eats cocktail sausages in London park - only for it to be his movie stand-in
Stunned shoppers stopped for selfies when they spotted 'Tom Cruise' eating cocktail sausages in a London park ahead of tonight's Mission Impossible premiere - but it was his movie stand-in. Visitors to Victoria Embankment Gardens, Central London, couldn't resist snapping photos when they thought they'd spotted the Hollywood star yesterday morning [May 15]. The star was also 'seen' popping into a nearby Tesco on Strand Road to grab protein-packed Quorn Veggie Cocktail Sausages to power him through tonight's premiere of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. One onlooker was overheard saying: "I can't believe it, I'm such a big fan! I only popped out for some lunch and never expected to see Tom Cruise chilling in the park eating cocktail sausages!" The hunky star was actually Seán George, actor and Tom Cruise lookalike, who has worked with the heartthrob on three movies as a 'stand in'. Fans were quick to jump on social media, with one sharing a sneaky snap saying 'Ethan Hunt just casually chilling in the park %23missionimpossible'. However it's since been revealed that 'Tom' was actually part of a PR stunt from leading meat-free brand, Quorn, to celebrate the return of their Mission Snack Swap campaign. Quorn's 'Mission Snack Swap' is back on TV screens from 24 May, which sees a cheeky trio of puppets take on their own mission. Perry Pig, Clarence Cow and Chickson Chicken are on a 'mission' to sneakily swap out meat-based snacks for tasty, protein packed Quorn Cocktail Sausages and Quorn Picinic Eggs.
Wales Online
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Fans take selfies with 'Tom Cruise' as he eats cocktail sausages in London park - only for it to be his movie stand-in
Fans take selfies with 'Tom Cruise' as he eats cocktail sausages in London park - only for it to be his movie stand-in Visitors to Victoria Embankment Gardens, Central London, couldn't resist snapping photos when they thought they'd spotted the Hollywood star yesterday morning Seán George, actor and Tom Cruise lookalike, who has worked with the heartthrob on three movies as a 'stand in' with Daniel Swords (Image: Kennedy News/Exposure ) Stunned shoppers stopped for selfies when they spotted 'Tom Cruise' eating cocktail sausages in a London park ahead of tonight's Mission Impossible premiere - but it was his movie stand-in. Visitors to Victoria Embankment Gardens, Central London, couldn't resist snapping photos when they thought they'd spotted the Hollywood star yesterday morning [May 15]. The star was also 'seen' popping into a nearby Tesco on Strand Road to grab protein-packed Quorn Veggie Cocktail Sausages to power him through tonight's premiere of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. Article continues below One onlooker was overheard saying: "I can't believe it, I'm such a big fan! I only popped out for some lunch and never expected to see Tom Cruise chilling in the park eating cocktail sausages!" The hunky star was actually Seán George, actor and Tom Cruise lookalike, who has worked with the heartthrob on three movies as a 'stand in'. Fans were quick to jump on social media, with one sharing a sneaky snap saying 'Ethan Hunt just casually chilling in the park %23missionimpossible'. However it's since been revealed that 'Tom' was actually part of a PR stunt from leading meat-free brand, Quorn, to celebrate the return of their Mission Snack Swap campaign. Quorn's 'Mission Snack Swap' is back on TV screens from 24 May, which sees a cheeky trio of puppets take on their own mission. Perry Pig, Clarence Cow and Chickson Chicken are on a 'mission' to sneakily swap out meat-based snacks for tasty, protein packed Quorn Cocktail Sausages and Quorn Picinic Eggs.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tesco rows back on 300% plant-based meat growth target
Tesco has cast doubt on whether the UK's largest supermarket chain can achieve its 300% growth target for plant-based meat as sales for the category "slow". The 'Big Four' grocery group had set a goal to reach that threshold by December of this year, a target laid down in 2020 as part of its sustainability objectives to lower the environmental impact of the average UK shopping basket. Tesco had established the category objective based on its sales figures for 2018 but plant-based meat has since undergone a step-change in consumer demand. While growth is still there, it has not turned out to meet the lofty expectations of some years back amid issues around quality and price, overly processed accusations, and more recently, budget strains around the cost of living. Amid "year-on-year declines in the plant-based market, we've seen plant-based meat-alternative sales slow", Tesco said in its latest sustainability report, adding: "This means we are highly unlikely to hit our target of a 300% sales increase in these ranges by December 2025." Plant-based meat sales were initially growing in line with Tesco's stated aim. At the end of 2021, sales had increased 130% compared to the 2018 baseline, but by 2024 growth had slowed to 94%. The supermarket added that other plant-based products had seen an uptick in sales. "We've been seeing a growing demand for 'protein diversity', including plant-based whole foods such as lentils, chickpeas, beans, nuts, seeds and tofu. Many of our customers who are interested in plant-based foods are turning to veg-led dishes, where vegetables are the star, rather than relying on meat alternatives," Tesco said in its report. The supermarket said such veg-led dishes now represent 40% of all plant-based sales, citing market industry figures. Quorn, one of the largest meat-free and vegetarian brands in the UK, has faced challenges of late linked to the category slowdown, as has Beyond Meat over in the US. Owned by Philippine-based Monde Nissin, Quorn expected in February to recognise another impairment charge on its meat-alternative business, following similar charges in 2023 and 2022. Quorn has also undergone restructuring and cut jobs to right-size the business in face of the waning demand. And last week, Beyond Meat cut its guidance due to continuing losses and further sales declines in the US, announcing it had raised $100m from an external investor to support a dwindling cash flow. "Tesco rows back on 300% plant-based meat growth target" was originally created and published by Just Food, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Daily Record
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
The Glasgow bar with food and live music that was named 'Scotland's best pub'
Out of all of Scotland's cities, it is hard to beat Glasgow when it comes to pubs. The country's biggest city is home to countless drinking venues to suit every style and taste. If you are looking for the best of the best, however, one Glasgow bar was recently named the number one in the country. As we previously reported, The Scallion took home the 'Best Pub' prize at the Entertainment and Hospitality Awards earlier this month. The Scallion is a gastropub located on Great Western Road in Glasgow's popular West End. It can be reached from the city centre in approximately 30 minutes on foot. The pub offers a wide variety of drinks, with a large range of beer and cider on draught. There is also a selection of whisky and other spirits on offer, as well as white, red, and rosé wines. Customers can also order a range of cocktails for £10, including the 'Drumstick' and the 'June-bug'. The former is made with vanilla and raspberry vodka and raspberry puree, while the latter includes rum, melon, coconut, and banana liqueur. In terms of things to eat, The Scallion states that it serves "the highest quality food" using "carefully sourced ingredients". It serves up a varied menu, with a large range of mains and sides available. Mains on offer include pub classics like fish and chips, steak pie, steak sandwich, and lasagne. Visitors can also enjoy pizza, wings, and more. There is also a Sunday Roast menu available, which is suitable for both traditional and vegan diets. Visitors can choose from sliced beef, Ayrshire ham, or Quorn chicken fillet and sausage, with sides such as rosemary, thyme and garlic roast potatoes, maple glazed carrots and parsnips, and white wine braised savoy cabbage. Meanwhile, The Scallion showcases live sports fixtures and live music. It also features a jukebox, as well as having a pool table. In addition to winning the 'Best Pub' award at the Entertainment and Hospitality Awards, The Scallion has earned positive feedback from visitors. The bar has an average rating of 4.2 out of five on Google based on 192 reviews. One recent customer posted: "Superb pub for food and drinks. "There's a real family feel to this pub and a lovely welcoming atmosphere. Been a few times for food & drinks and it just never disappoints. "A special shout of to Maia, Paul and Sam who go above and beyond for their customers, their laughter and energy is contagious. "A happy place to leave your troubles behind, well done team Scallion! Go check it out for yourselves." A second posted: "We visited this lovely pub recently and wow! We had one vegan and one meat Sunday lunch 10/10. I would highly recommend this place to visit." The hidden gem loch just outside Glasgow near 'best fish and chips in Scotland' View gallery Entertainment and Hospitality Awards website.
Irish Times
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
True blue leaves celebrating Liverpool fans red-faced
On the off chance that you missed hearing about why some Liverpool fans celebrated their winning of the league by greeting the team coach at Anfield with blue – blue! – flares, we'll hand you over to an Everton-loving tweeter by the name of Tony Blue Blood: 'My mate just texted me there. He bought 10,000 blue flares and spent the last 4 weeks taking the blue labels off them and putting red labels on them. I hope he sells the f***in' lot.' For that, we are awarding Tony Blue Blood's mate the prestigious 'Football fan displaying the most magnificent entrepreneurial spirit' award for the 2024-25 season. Oldham fans poke fun over vegan-friendly Forest Green Rovers Back in 2015, the English National League's Forest Green Rovers became the world's first vegan football club, and ever since, as they say themselves, they are 'continually looking at new ways to push the boundaries of environmental consciousness in sport'. READ MORE Among their initiatives has been irrigating their organic pitch with water pumped from the away fans' toilets, which has probably resulted in fewer players going to ground too easily. The club is best known for its strict vegan-only food policy. If you ever visit the ground and have a longing for a beef burger, pork pie or sausage roll, you'll be out of luck. Instead, you'll be offered the likes of Quorn, deep-fried leek and mashed potato pies, vegan pizzas and fajitas. Oldham fans dressed as butchers off to Forest Green today… Forest Green are the worlds first fully vegan football club. 😭 — Football Away Days (@FBAwayDays) As we mentioned before, the club's players haven't always adhered to this policy, a snitch of a taxi driver once revealing to the press that he had delivered £200 worth of fish, chicken and chips to the team coach. Most, though, are respectful of FGR's principles. Well, except for some visiting Oldham fans. What did they come dressed as for their recent game? Butchers. And they were carrying inflatable cows and sheep. No doubt they spent the game singing 'meat pie, sausage roll, come on Oldham, give us a goal'. They didn't get one, they lost 1-0. Serves them right. Quote of the Week 'They have captured the whole universe. I am sure if you go to the moon, there'd be someone there asking: 'How are Wrexham doing?'.' – Wrexham legend Mickey Thomas on the club's three successive promotions extending their fan base beyond planet earth. Number of the Week: 8 The number of Republic of Ireland players who have been relegated with their clubs from the Premier League – four with Ipswich, three with Southampton and one with Leicester. Carnage. Word of Mouth 'The first second I held him after he was born, I told him 'you're going to be the best player in the world'.' – Mounir Nasraoui on putting quite a bit of early pressure on his baby boy. Mind you, his son is Lamine Yamal, so Mounir wasn't far off with his prediction. 'A big shout out to the guy dressed as a shoe who overtook me when I was struggling and gave me some great words of encouragement. Thank you mate.' – John Terry saluting a fellow runner in the London Marathon, but in doing so revealing that he was overtaken by a man dressed as a shoe. 'I don't know how it would be if the boot was on the other foot – but we'll never really know.' – Celtic's Luke McCowan somewhat cheekily suggesting there'll be no need to give Rangers a guard of honour for winning the league any time soon. April 5 – Scott McTominay: 'I never ate tomatoes at home. They're just red water. Here, I eat them as a snack. They're incredible.' April 28 – Kyle Walker: 'The food is amazing. Even the tomatoes are nice here.' British footballers' appreciation of Italian tomatoes is gathering pace. 'The difference between the teams isn't that big.' – Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor after Barcelona beat her side in the Champions League semi-finals . . . 8-2 on aggregate. 'This season has not been good. We are a thousand million points behind Liverpool.' – Pep Guardiola conceding there's quite a gap between his lads and the champions. 'The manager and physio say that I need to relax and rest, but I say no. When I die I will have a lot of time to lay down and rest.' – Bruno Fernandes adopting a 'plenty of time to sleep when you're dead' policy.
