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The Sun
20 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Shoppers devastated as Tesco axes popular snack from stores
TESCO has axed a popular product, leaving customers devastated. Its store brand southern fried chicken instant flavour noodles has now permanently disappeared from supermarket shelves. 1 The snack, which can be made with boiling water, was a fan favourite with shoppers. It cost around 50p and was available in store and online. Confused customers have taken to social media to find out where the popular snack had gone. Writing in a Reddit thread one shopper said: "These are my go to quick food and my local Tesco has none on the shelf and they've disappeared off of the website too. "I'll be gutted if they've discontinued them." The Sun reached out to Tesco to find out what happened to the savoury snack The supermarket confirmed the product was no more, adding that it had been replaced with a Chicken flavour that customers could buy. The news will come as a blow to customers who in the past said it was the only noodles they "enjoy" to eat. Some customers said Super Noodles make a similar product for a quid, but the upset shopper said they were too dear. I'm 5'3 and a size 10 - Tesco is killing it with their summer co-ords, my haul was amazing & I got 25% off everything too Another said Pot Noodles lost the pot chicken champion, could be an alternative and also costs 50p. It's not the first time that Tesco has axed a popular product. Shoppers were heartbroken when Tesco cut its own-brand tomato and basil soup from its chilled range. Tesco stated that it adjusts its soup range throughout the year to reflect seasonal demand. The supermarket will expand its offering again in the autumn. no longer stocks six-pint cartons of milk. OTHER DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS Tesco is not the only supermarket that has shaken up what it sells in stores. Asda also recently confirmed it has discontinued its store-brand Creamy Peppercorn Sauce. The Sun revealed that Alpen cereal bars have permanently disappeared from supermarket shelves. The snack, usually topped with chocolate or yogurt, has been a staple in many Brits kitchen cupboards since the early noughties. Alpen bars were also loved by many watching what they eat or following a Slimming World or Weight Watchers diet plan, as the treat was low in calories. Alpen's entire cereal bar range, which includes Alpen Light and Alpen Delight has been discontinued. However shoppers can continue to buy it's range of muesli, which costs around £3 from major supermarkets. Kellogg's also recently confirmed it's not bringing back its chocolate flavour Corn Flakes. Why are products axed or recipes changed? ANALYSIS by chief consumer reporter James Flanders. Food and drinks makers have been known to tweak their recipes or axe items altogether. They often say that this is down to the changing tastes of customers. There are several reasons why this could be done. For example, government regulation, like the "sugar tax," forces firms to change their recipes. Some manufacturers might choose to tweak ingredients to cut costs. They may opt for a cheaper alternative, especially when costs are rising to keep prices stable. For example, Tango Cherry disappeared from shelves in 2018. It has recently returned after six years away but as a sugar-free version. Fanta removed sweetener from its sugar-free alternative earlier this year. Suntory tweaked the flavour of its flagship Lucozade Original and Orange energy drinks. While the amount of sugar in every bottle remains unchanged, the supplier swapped out the sweetener aspartame for sucralose.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Greggs fans heartbroken as ‘favourite' snack quietly axed from menu
GREGGS fans have been left heartbroken after the bakery chain quietly axed a "favourite" snack from menus. The sausage roll maker has discontinued the lunchtime staple to shopper dismay. The Chargrill Chicken Oval Bite was first launched in 2016 as part of a new range but has now been dropped. A spokesperson for Greggs told The Sun the bite has been dropped to make way for the new Roast Chicken Salad Roll, which launched in May. News the savoury bite has been quietly discontinued has not been met well by shoppers though. One, posting on Reddit questioning where the roll had gone, said: "I've literally checked five different Greggs locations in the past week and they haven't had the Chargrill Chicken Oval Bite in stock. "They don't even have the little name tag on shelves, are they axing this? "It was my favourite since I was wee and I'd be devastated lol." Another commented: "Aye, can't find it in any I've been in." It's worth bearing in mind, retailers and fast food chains often discontinue products and items based on trends and demand while adding others. For example, Greggs launched a new summer menu last month which included a fresh Caramelised Biscuit Latte and new Korean Chicken sandwich range. Inside Greggs' outlet stores where food is 75% cheaper However, it has also dropped other items from menus in recent months leaving shoppers gutted. The Sun exclusively revealed in May it had axed its Spicy Veg Curry Bake from menus. In April, fans were left gutted after finding out Katsu Chicken Bakes were axed - begging Greggs to make it permanent. The month before, we also exclusively shared Greggs had dropped its Ham Salad Baguette from its offering. Greggs new summer menu items and prices All items have been available in shops nationwide since May 15. Drinks Caramelised Biscuit Latte (hot) – from £2.75 Iced Caramelised Biscuit Latte – from £3.10 Sweet Treats Fat Free Greek Style Yogurt with Strawberry Compote – from £1.55 Lemon Meringue Muffin – from £1.55 (Part of Sweet Treat & Hot Drink Deal) Wellness Shots Plenish Ginger Immunity Shot 60ml – from £1.55 Plenish Turmeric Recovery Shot 60ml – from £1.55 Hot Food (Part of Hot Sandwich, Wedges & Drink Deal) Korean Crispy Chicken Burger – from £4.00 Korean BBQ Chicken Wrap – from £3.80 Spicy Korean BBQ Chicken Baguette – from £3.60 Red Pepper, Feta & Spinach Bake – from £2.10 Cold Sandwiches (Part of Cold Sandwich & Drink Deal) Korean BBQ Chicken Flatbread – from £3.50 Roast Chicken Salad Sandwich – from £2.75 Roast Chicken Salad Roll – from £3.30 Roast Chicken with Honey Mustard Mayonnaise Oval Bite – from £3.50 Cheese & Onion Roll – from £3.30 Pizza (Available after 4pm – Part of Pizza & Drink Deal) Chicken, Sweetcorn and Red Onion Pizza – from £2.40 OTHER GREGGS NEWS Greggs has been forced to ditch self-serve fridges in a bid to tackle soaring shoplifting rates. The trial follows a Sun investigation which showed that brazen thieves were targeting some shops every 20 minutes. One worker in an East London branch said: " The stealing before was so bad. "I couldn't put a number on how many thieves came in every day." Meanwhile, a local, Abdeslam Saadons, 58, told The Sun: 'A couple of months ago I saw a guy take a whole case of Coca-Cola." Some Greggs shops have also been fitted with bank-style screens at the counter or introduced full-time security guards. Greggs said the move to shift products away from self-serve fridges was one of a number of initiatives being trialled across "a handful" of shops which are exposed to higher levels of anti-social behaviour. .
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
British people left divided as 'disgusting' Australian Mars chocolate lands on UK shelves
British foodies have been left divided after discovering an Australian version of Mars bar is landing in the UK. The latest chocolate treat to have arrived in the UK is the Mars Pods, described as bite-sized mouthfuls of crunchy wafer biscuit, luxurious caramel and a thick layer of milk chocolate. The treat pouches arrived in Iceland in May and have since caused a stir on social media, with unconvinced Brits describing the Mars-inspired snack as 'awful', while Australian's have hailed it as 'addictive'. Now available to British chocolate lovers, the shell-shaped chocolates are priced at £3.50 and come in 160g bags. While a new addition to British chocolate stocks, Mars Pods have been a staple sweet treat on Aussie shelves for more than a decade, having first being rolled out in 2008. The Oceanic nation is also home to other varieties of chocolate Pods, with Snickers and Twixt flavours also available. News of the arrival was shared on the Facebook page, Food Finds UK, where many divided samplers wrote their varying reviews in the comments. Some said the treat looked 'banging', while other samplers described them as 'absolutely awful'. Another person remarked: 'Eh, I don't rate them, give me Tim Tams or Teevee snacks any day! Although out of all the flavours of Pods, Mars is the best.' 'I've tried them, and they're s**t. All the laundry comes out brown and sticky. The chocolate smell is nice, but they don't seem to make things any cleaner at all,' a second commented. 'They were OK but nothing amazing. Dry & very sweet,' another wrote. But other's took a more optimistic opinion. 'I highly rated them and the snickers ones, been in B&M a few times,' said one delighted shopper. 'These are great. Didn't know they were only an Australian thing,' one added. Prior to them landing in Iceland, the chocolate snacks were also available on international candy websites for fans to get their hands on. Across multiple websites, including Sanza & More, Poppin Candy and Americancandycrush, Mars Pods have been awarded enviable product ratings, with the closed overall star review an impressive 4.6 out of five. Foreign chocolate fiends said they became 'addicted' to the treat after sampling them in Australia. One wrote: 'These are wonderful, I was addicted when I was in Aus. They have a thin biscuit cup that is filled with caramel and chocolate.' Others called them 'seriously yummy' and 'awesome' in the reviews. It comes shortly after it was rumoured that the confection maker was re-releasing a fan favourite - the white chocolate Maltesers. White chocolate Maltesers were launched in 2003 but were axed in 2014 with the manufacturer - Mars Wrigley citing low sales. However, many lamented the loss of the product, and a petition was launched in 2017, calling for its return, with a number of X users writing about their love of the white chocolate treat. One said: 'White chocolate Maltesers were the best thing I've ever had and i need them back.' Another added: 'Like Maltesers white chocolate that was sooo good as well.' Now, it appears the snack may well be coming back to shops across the UK, with reports that they could be available again soon. According to influencer johns_snackreviews, the return date is not yet confirmed. In a post on Instagram, he wrote: 'White Maltesers are BACK!!!! Coming soon to the UK! 'After being discontinued from 2014, they're back after huge public demand. Expected mid June - start of July release. 'NB: dates might not be 100% accurate. Unsure which shop will have them first, but they'll be in all shops eventually.' People took to the comments section of the post to share their delight about the news. One fan of the product wrote: 'NO WAY. These were me favourite back in day I was only taking about them the other day as well. Will definitely be stocking up on these.' Another added: 'This better be real. I've wanted these bad boys to make a comeback for so long!! Remember when they used to do the buckets of them!!' Speaking recently to Sky News, when asked about whether white chocolate Maltesers will be making a comeback, a Mars Wrigley UK spokesperson hinted that a return could be on the cards. They said: 'We're always listening to the fans of our chocolate and fruity treats, which is why we're constantly innovating our ranges. 'Whilst White Chocolate Maltesers aren't currently on shelves, we're pleased to offer many delicious alternatives such as M&M's, and of course, our original Maltesers. 'We've always got an ear to the ground and recognise the enduring love for old favourites, so stay tuned for some epic comebacks that could be happening soon… Watch this space!'
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Malay Mail
Craving a snack? Go bananas for the ‘pisang goreng' and ‘kuih bakul' at USJ 2 Goreng Pisang in Subang Jaya
SUBANG JAYA, June 1 — As a kid, I used to take the bus (read: small van) home from school in Subang. I lived the furthest, so I was always the last one off. Most of the other kids lived nearby, so after the initial flurry, it was often just me and Mr Wadi, the driver, for the next hour and a half. I spent many a sweltering afternoon in that van listening to Oasis, wondering if my parents would ever 'get' me, and whether my crush thought my Tintin haircut was cool. She didn't. Look for the stall with loads of bananas. — Picture by Ethan Lau But on some afternoons, Mr Wadi would stop for a snack and come back with a few pisang goreng from a roadside stall, which helped soften the blow. Sometimes it was in Kampung Sungai Kayu Ara, other times in Ara Damansara. The best thing about pisang goreng is that no matter how good or bad it is, it still does the job. The inside is sweet, soft, golden deliciousness. — Picture by Ethan Lau Some days they're crispy and hot from the oil, sweet and soft inside. Other days, they're cold and a bit too firm, a little too starchy. Most pisang goreng are satisfying, but only a select few are truly special. In the neighbourhood of USJ 2, just across the busy road from Da Men Mall, a small collection of brick-and-mortar roadside gerai has stood for decades beneath the shade of trees, facing the popular Restoran Le Kwang kopitiam. The pisang goreng stall here is a longtime community favourite, but they have also gained a following for their kuih bakul, which is battered and deep-fried nian gao sandwiched between yam and sweet potato, along with fried popiah too. The 'kuih bakul' looks huge, but it's mostly air from the puffy batter. — Picture by Ethan Lau I arrived a little after 10 in the morning, just after they opened, and secured some small goreng pisang (RM1/pc), kuih bakul (RM2/pc) and popiah (RM2/pc). The larger sizes of bananas weren't available yet, particularly the XL size. They only start frying those closer to noon. No matter. These smaller varieties have everything I look for in my ideal pisang goreng anyway. Sweet and soft after frying, the insides turn into a golden custard that delivers an abundance of gooey banana delight. The batter is on the thicker side, but that's not a knock. Instead of a crisp, light shell that shatters on touch, this one puffs up all cragged and crazy, almost like good fish and chip batter. I suspect it comes from a mix of wheat flour and corn or potato starch. If you can, try to get a fresh batch while it is still hot. It makes the difference between merely good and great. There's nothing like that first bite: a loud, resounding crunch that gives way to sweet, soft banana gold. This puffy batter also turns the kuih bakul into huge, jagged pieces that sound like rocks tumbling around as she picks them off the rack. They're intimidating at a glance, but all that crust gives way to two laughably thin slices of yam and sweet potato. Which is kind of a good thing anyway, because the best part is the sweet, sticky nian gao in the centre. The 'nian gao' used hovers between oozey and sticky. — Picture by Ethan Lau A lot of other places serve it oozing and melted, but to me, the mark of a great nian gao is one that mostly keeps its gummy, glutinous texture even after deep-frying. This version teeters on the verge of melting, but still holds its glue-like consistency. The popiah is more than decent, packed with plenty of sweet, soft sengkuang, but the focus of any visit here should be on the bananas and kuih bakul. It's worth seeking out even if you don't live in Subang. If I had tried these when I was still going to school nearby, they might have snapped some sense into me and made me give up on that ridiculous haircut. But I doubt it. The 'popiah' is a decent choice too. — Picture by Ethan Lau USJ 2 Goreng PisangGerai Nasi Lemak dan Kuih (facing Restoran Le Kwang), Jalan USJ 2/2c, USJ 2, Subang Jaya, SelangorOpen Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-5pm. Tel: 011-7407 2181 * This is an independent review where the writer paid for the meal. * Follow us on Instagram @eatdrinkmm for more food gems. * Follow Ethan Lau on Instagram @eatenlau for more musings on food and mildly self-deprecating attempts at humour.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Tesco shoppers go wild for never-before-seen Kinder bar on shelves as fans say they are ‘amazingly good'
TESCO shoppers have gone wild for a never-before-seen Kinder bar after it appeared on shelves. The new bar is made of milk and cocoa cream layered with a crispy cereal shell. 1 And the sought-after treat was posted to the popular New F oods UK Facebook group when it was spotted in Tesco. One savvy shopper spotted the Kinder bar and let other chocolate-lovers know about the product. The post quickly received likes and comments from sweet fans eager to get their hands on the new flavour. Viewers were quick to weigh in with their opinions in the comment section. One wrote: "These are amazingly good." While another said: "Need these." Others quickly tagged their friends and family to let them know about the tasty new bar. The sweet treat is described as a "deliciously light yet indulgent snack" combining Kinder's signature creamy milk and cocoa layers with a crunchy cereal coating. Each bar comes individually wrapped so it is great for taking it on-the-go. Save with secret codes It's a fan favourite as it offers the perfect texture contrast in every bite. Tesco regularly gives shoppers a chance to pick up discounted food through yellow label stickers. These are typically food items that are due to expire and then marked down in price at the end of the day. Recently, the grocery giant has begun giving away some of these discounted products for free at selected stores. It began introducing the freebies across selected Express stores as part of a trial earlier this month. Food marked "CS" is given away for nothing from 9:30pm onwards. Therefore, the free products will only be made available to shoppers who visit these branches after this time. The supermarket giant said it will continue giving some of the end-of-life products to charity as it currently does. Staff will also get priority for the free products reduced earlier in the day. However, any food leftover at this point will be free for shoppers to take home and enjoy. How to save money on your food shop Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save hundreds of pounds a year: Odd boxes - plenty of retailers offer slightly misshapen fruit and veg or surplus food at a discounted price. Lidl sells five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50 through its Waste Not scheme while Aldi shoppers can get Too Good to Go bags which contain £10 worth of all kinds of products for £3.30. Sainsbury's also sells £2 "Taste Me, Don't Waste Me" fruit and veg boxes to help shoppers reduced food waste and save cash. Food waste apps - food waste apps work by helping shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses shift stock that is due to go out of date and passing it on to members of the public. Some of the most notable ones include Too Good to Go and Olio. Too Good to Go's app is free to sign up to and is used by millions of people across the UK, letting users buy food at a discount. Olio works similarly, except users can collect both food and other household items for free from neighbours and businesses. Yellow sticker bargains - yellow sticker bargains, sometimes orange and red in certain supermarkets, are a great way of getting food on the cheap. But what time to head out to get the best deals varies depending on the retailer. You can see the best times for each supermarket here. Super cheap bargains - sign up to bargain hunter Facebook groups like Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK where shoppers regularly post hauls they've found on the cheap, including food finds. "Downshift" - you will almost always save money going for a supermarket's own-brand economy lines rather than premium brands. The move to lower-tier ranges, also known as "downshifting" and hailed by consumer expert Martin Lewis, could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your food shop. Tesco is not the only retailer to give away discounted food through yellow sticker bargains. Rather than red or yellow, Lidl puts orange stickers on its reduced products, so make sure you don't miss any in your closest store. One former worker for the supermarket revealed when shoppers can find the stickers and get up to 60% off. And Sainsbury's said when staff add yellow stickers to products varies from store to store. As for Aldi, the chain uses red stickers to mark down items in its shops.
