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The Irish Sun
18-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
McVitie's unveils two brand-new Hobnobs biscuits – where to find on store shelves
MCVITIES has unveiled two brand new Hobnobs biscuits much to the delight of shoppers. The Advertisement 1 The new treat has landed in stores Credit: Snack Reviews Shoppers keen to get their hands on McVitie's Hobnobs Oaty Cookies will need to head to Morrisons. The product is currently only available to buy at the supermarket giant for £1.75, according to reports first published in Some biscuit fans have already spotted the delight on the supermarket shelves. One fan snack said they "actually look really good". Advertisement While another said: " I had these .. delicious." And a third said: "I went yesterday and didn't look in the biscuit aisle. Wish I did now seeing these." You can shop the product online via Morrisons supermarkets or head to one of its 497 stores across the UK. It is not the only new product launched by McVitie's in recent weeks. Advertisement Most read in Money The treat maker has launched a new fruity flavour of its digestive biscuits. The limited-edition McVitie's Pink Digestives Raspberry & Cream Flavour are now available in supermarkets across the UK. Cadbury joins forces with iconic biscuit brand for new chocolate bar The snack will be easy to spot too, as it comes in a bright wrapper and coating on the delight is also a baby pink shade. Sainsbury's priced the new biscuits at £2.50 per pack other shops are reportedly to receive packages which will sell for £2.25. Advertisement Benazir Barlet-Batada, marketing director at McVitie's, said: 'As we continue to celebrate 100 years of McVitie's Chocolate Digestives, we wanted to mark the next chapter in our history by reinventing the nation's favourite. "Fun, fresh and packed with fruity flavour, the new Pink Digestives are designed to delight devoted Digestives fans and foodies alike.' MORE NEW PRODUCTS McVitie's is not the only brand launching new products. Advertisement Pot Noodle is launching a new Flame Grilled Steak version of the popular instant noodles. It is available at Asda for £1.20 per pot. Elsewhere, Cadbury recently announced the launch of a White Dipped Twirl - a new take on the Twirl bar coated in white chocolate. Read more on the Irish Sun The bars hit shelves on June 2 but will only be available for a limited time. Advertisement Nutella launched a new peanut butter flavour spread, How to cut the cost of your grocery shop SAVING on your shop can make a big difference to your wallet. Here are some tips from comparison site about how you can cut the cost of your shopping bills: Write yourself a list – Only buy items that you need. If it isn't on your list, don't put it in the trolley Create a budget – Work out a weekly budget for your food shopping Never shop hungry – you are far more likely to buy more food if your tummy is rumbling Don't buy pre-chopped veggies or fruit – The extra they'll charge for chopping can be eye watering Use social media – follow your favourite retailers to find out about the latest deals Be disloyal – You may want to go to different stores to find the best bargains Check the small print – It's always worth checking the price per kg/lb/litre when comparing offers so you're making a like for like decision as a bigger box won't necessarily mean you get more Use your loyalty cards – Don't be afraid to sign up to them all. They all work slightly differently – work out what bonus suits you better and remember to trade in your points for additional rewards
Scotsman
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Amanda Holden attends star studded Chocolate Digestive party
Amanda Holden and Roman Kemp were among a host of celebrities who attended a star-studded 'blue carpet' event at Piccadilly Circus to celebrate 100 years of the humble McVitie's Chocolate Digestives. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... They were joined by Jess Wright, Tasha Ghouri, Dani Dyer, Sir Trevor McDonald and Scarlett Moffatt at the launch of an immersive pop-up store designed to be a biscuit-lover's paradise. Amanda Holden sparkled as she opened the celebrations with a reading of an 'Ode to McVitie's Chocolate Digestives'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad She said: 'As a lifelong fan of eating and dunking Chocolate Digestives, it's an honour to celebrate the 100th birthday at this pop-up experience – it's a must-visit for all my fellow choccy digestive fans! 'It's amazing how such a humble biscuit has brought joy to so many over the years. 'I remember when I first introduced them to my children as a little treat. 'Whether they were wrapped in foil for days out – they had to be rationed – or being dipped into a hot chocolate, they are still enjoyed by me and my girls. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "And here's a delightful surprise – I just found out I've been eating my biscuit upside down all this time! "Turns out, it's meant to be enjoyed choc side down - who knew?' Amanda wears chocolate-coloured dress for the occassion | Will Ireland/PinPep Amanda has been 'lifelong fan' of eating Chocolate Digestives At the heart of the experience is the Biscuit Bar, where visitors can sample never-before-seen creations made from a range of Digestives including White, Gold, Milk and Dark Chocolate. Curated by Robert Craggs, the Michelin-trained head development chef for the biscuit maker, the menu showcases bold and unexpected flavour combinations. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This ranged from the 'Hot Pink', a fusion of White Chocolate Digestives, wasabi, raspberry and white chocolate, to the 'Loaded Gold' featuring hazelnut praline and salted caramel. The bar also features a personalisation station where fans can build their own dream Chocolate Digestives with a range of toppings. Benazir Barlet-Bartada from McVitie's said: 'This 100th anniversary is not just about a biscuit. 'It's a national celebration of every biscuit break, every conversation, and every cherished moment we've all shared with Chocolate Digestives over the last century.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Katya Jones, Carlos Gu and Ammee Fuller were at the event | Will Ireland/PinPep It was a star-studded event for the 100-year celebration To commemorate the momentous centenary milestone of the beloved biccie, limited-edition Chocolate Digestives merch, from t-shirts to socks and hats, will also be available to win. Visitors will have the chance to 'spin to win' to get their hands on a prize, ranging from a piece of must-have merch, through to packets of biscuits. There is also a collection of art pieces inspired by – and even made from – the tea-break staple. Highlights include biscuit portraits of British icons, David Bowie, Sir Trevor McDonald and Dame Judi Dench, created by mosaic artist Ed Chapman and crafted from hundreds of mosaic fragments of the biscuit. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad There's a unique work showing 25 of the greatest moments from the last 100 years, each depicted on individual Chocolate Digestives, brought to life on a biscuit using a delicate airbrushing technique. Benazir Barlet-Bartada added: 'We're thrilled to offer our loyal fans this incredible experience as a way to say thank you for the unwavering support over the last century - here's to the next 100.'
Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Amanda Holden, Roman Kemp & Denise van Outen step out on blue carpet to mark 100 years of McVitie's Chocolate Digestives
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AMANDA Holden, Roman Kemp and Denise van Outen were among a host of celebrities who attended a star-studded "blue carpet" event at Piccadilly Circus to celebrate 100 years of the humble McVitie's Chocolate Digestives. They were joined by Jess Wright, Tasha Ghouri, Dani Dyer, Sir Trevor McDonald and Scarlett Moffatt at the launch of an immersive pop-up store designed to be a biscuit-lover's paradise. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Amanda Holden pictured eyeing up a biscuit while sporting a plunging skin tight latex dress at exclusive preview event for The McVities Chocolate Digestives Experience Credit: Will Ireland/PinPep 4 Amanda Holden pictured in playful pose for the media event Credit: Will Ireland/PinPep 4 Ashley James and friend pout for cameras as McVities celebrate its 100th anniversary Credit: Will Ireland/PinPep Amanda Holden sparkled as she opened the celebrations with a reading of an "Ode to McVitie's Chocolate Digestives". She said: 'As a lifelong fan of eating and dunking Chocolate Digestives, it's an honour to celebrate the 100th birthday at this this pop-up experience – it's a must-visit for all my fellow choccy digestive fans! 'It's amazing how such a humble biscuit has brought joy to so many over the years. 'I remember when I first introduced them to my children as a little treat. 'Whether they were wrapped in foil for days out – they had to be rationed – or being dipped into a hot chocolate, they are still enjoyed by me and my girls. "And here's a delightful surprise – I just found out I've been eating my biscuit upside down all this time! "Turns out, it's meant to be enjoyed choc side down - who knew?' At the heart of the experience is the Biscuit Bar, where visitors can sample never-before-seen creations made from a range of Digestives including White, Gold, Milk and Dark Chocolate. Curated by Robert Craggs, the Michelin-trained head development chef for the biscuit maker, the menu showcases bold and unexpected flavour combinations. This ranged from the 'Hot Pink', a fusion of White Chocolate Digestives, wasabi, raspberry and white chocolate, to the 'Loaded Gold' featuring hazelnut praline and salted caramel. The best biscuit dunker in Britain has been found The bar also features a personalisation station where fans can build their own dream Chocolate Digestives with a range of toppings. Benazir Barlet-Bartada from McVitie's said: 'This 100th anniversary is not just about a biscuit. 'It's a national celebration of every biscuit break, every conversation, and every cherished moment we've all shared with Chocolate Digestives over the last century.' To commemorate the momentous centenary milestone of the beloved biccie, limited-edition Chocolate Digestives merch, from t-shirts to socks and hats, will also be available to win. Visitors will have the chance to 'spin to win' to get their hands on a prize, ranging from a piece of must-have merch, through to packets of biscuits. There is also a collection of art pieces inspired by – and even made from – the tea-break staple. Highlights include biscuit portraits of British icons, David Bowie, Sir Trevor McDonald and Dame Judi Dench, created by mosaic artist Ed Chapman and crafted from hundreds of mosaic fragments of the biscuit. There's a unique work showing 25 of the greatest moments from the last 100 years, each depicted on individual Chocolate Digestives, brought to life on a biscuit using a delicate airbrushing technique. Benazir Barlet-Bartada added: 'We're thrilled to offer our loyal fans this incredible experience as a way to say thank you for the unwavering support over the last century - here's to the next 100.' The McVitie's Chocolate Digestives Experience is free to attend and open to the public from Friday 2nd May – Monday 5th May from 11AM – 7PM, at 44-48 Regent Street, Picadilly, W1, London.
