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The Sun
12 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Baileys launches new ‘epic' flavour in UK with a twist – but it's only available at 600 supermarkets
BAILEYS has launched a new "epic" flavour in the UK - but it's only available at one supermarket. Diageo, which makes the tipple, has brought Cinnamon Swirl to the market and it's on sale exclusively in Sainsbury's stores. 1 The beverage was unveiled on shelves earlier this month, with a 700ml bottle costing £20. You won't find it on the Sainsbury's website though. Shoppers have just started spotting the new flavour in shops, including one who posted a picture of the bottle from their local store on the Food Finds UK Facebook page. Commenting on the post, one fellow shopper said: "I might have to give this a go it will taste like Christmas." Another chipped in: "Need to buy this love cinnamon." Meanwhile, a third simply said: "Oooh that sounds epic!!!" Shoppers keen to buy the new Cinnamon Swirl flavour will have to be quick as it's only on sale for a limited time, Diageo said. The 700ml bottle comes with 2,191 calories inside, or 156 per 50ml serving. Shoppers who don't have a Sainsbury's near them can buy bottles of the new Baileys flavour at other lesser-known retailers online. The Whisky World is selling a 500ml bottle for £18.90 while The Drink Supermarket is selling the same size for £17.99. That makes Sainsbury's the cheapest option as its 700ml bottle is £2.80 per 100ml, instead of £3.60 per 100ml or more at the two above retailers. Shoppers not so keen on the new Cinnamon Swirl flavour can get a classic 700ml bottle of Baileys cheapest at B&M for £14. Remember, you can compare the prices of thousands of supermarket products through the website. Or, you can flick through online prices by using the Google Shopping/Product tab. OTHER SAINSBURY'S NEWS Sainsbury's shoppers earlier this month slammed a new Nectar Card rule saying it makes it harder to get discounts. Loyalty card customers can now unlock personalised "Your Nectar Prices" offers based on their shopping habits at tills. However, shoppers will need to "unlock" the deals by selecting them on the Nectar website or app before they go to the supermarket. The quirk has left shoppers fuming over having to do "homework" before the weekly grocery trip. Meanwhile, after taking on its loans and bank account portfolio. History of Baileys Baileys, first released in 1974, combines Irish whiskey, and chocolate and vanilla flavours. Each year, around 200million litres of fresh milk are needed to produce enough Baileys to meet demand - around 3.3billion milkshakes. Diageo is produced by R&A Bailey & Co, owned by Diageo, and currently sells a range of different flavours including Birthday Cake, Salted Caramel and even Toffee Popcorn. The tipple in all its formats is currently sold in more than 160 countries across the world. The bank has confirmed the 1.8million customers on its systems will start being transferred from October, with all moved by December. The supermarket chain is set to roll out On-the-Go food hubs across its stores from autumn too. It comes after the retailer closed all remaining patisserie, hot food and pizza counters in its larger stores and 61 in-store cafes in April.
The Sun
06-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Shoppers spot new Marmite flavour back on shelves months after it was axed as discontinued spread returns
SHOPPERS have spotted a new Marmite flavour back on the shelves just months after it was axed. Unilever, which makes Marmite, discontinued the popular cupboard staple last year leaving shoppers very unhappy. 2 But now Marmite Peanut Butter has made a stunning return to the shelves and it's here to stay. The nutty and yeasty breakfast spread first appeared on shelves in 2019 causing a stir, but was discontinued nine months ago. However, The Sun reported last month that Unilever has reintroduced it to shelves with shoppers able to pick it up from Tesco, Sainsbury's and Ocado. We've also spotted the 225g tub on sale at Co-op too. Alongside Tesco, they're selling it for £3 while Ocado is stocking it for £3.50 and Sainsbury's for £3.35. And fans have already starting clocking the returning favourite on supermarket shelves. One eagle-eyed shopper shared their find on Facebook group Food Finds UK. Excited customers flocked to the comments to express their excitement at the beloved spread's return. One said: "Oh yes, it's back! "I was gutted when they stopped making it and tried several ways to make my own but it never tasted the same." "Wow it's back, I heard it wasn't getting made anymore," exclaimed another. "Fantastic it's back as I love it!" A third customer added: "My favourite snack, it's perfect for a quick snack or adding some crunch to your meals. We've outdone ourselves with this one' say Cadbury Ireland as they reveal new limited edition bar 'coming soon "The price seems really reasonable too." Unilever confirmed it had axed Marmite Peanut Butter last September with a spokesperson adding: "We're always reviewing our ranges to make sure our products reflect shopper preferences, whilst also focusing on new innovations." "Whilst we will no longer be making Marmite peanut butter, we are working on some new and exciting launches within our licensing range to bring our iconic Marmite flavour to shoppers in new ways and formats." Retailers and manufacturers regularly discontinue products and items based on customer sales and trends. Marmite Peanut Butter is not the only comeback we've seen recently either. From an iconic retro sweet to a nostalgic noughties chocolate bar, a whole host of discontinued snacks and drinks are returning to UK shelves this month. 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
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Lidl shoppers are going mad for nostalgic ice cream treat that reminds them of Spanish holidays
LIDL shoppers are going wild for a nostalgic ice cream treat reminding them of Spanish holidays. The retailer has launched a range of Mediterranean -themed sweet and savoury bites in store with prices starting from 49p. 2 2 But it's one product out that's really got shoppers talking - Sol and Mar orange and lemon sorbets. One Lidl shopper who bought the orange sorbet in their local branch posted a photo on the Food Finds UK Facebook page, adding: "For all the orange lovers. "This is the Orange Sorbet from the Lidl Spanish range. It's perfect for the weather we're in atm." The post has caught the attention of hundreds of fellow shoppers who have been quick to like and comment. Another, tagging a family member, added: "Omg these are like what dad used to buy! Need to get some for nostalgic purposes." Meanwhile, a third said: "These are amazing." Shoppers can buy both the orange and lemon flavour sorbets for £3.99 in their local store. You can find your nearest store via We have asked Lidl for the calorie information for the desserts and will update this story when we have heard back. Five simple ways to save cash at Lidl Bear in mind, you might not be able to get them in all Lidl branches though. Of course, with anything like this, always remember to shop around to ensure you're getting the best price. Use price comparison websites like Trolley, Price Spy and Price Runner to scour retailer's online prices. However, in this instance, we couldn't find any other chains selling lemon or orange sorbets like this. You can buy tubs of sorbet, without the fruit peel, from retailers including Sainsbury's, M&S and Tesco though. Tesco is selling a 500ml tub of lemon sorbet for £2.75, while Sainsbury's has a 500ml tub for the same price and M&S a 500ml tub for £3. If the sorbets aren't for you, Lidl's Spanish range features 76 other products including classic Spanish crisps for £1.49 and tubs of chorizo slices for £1.99. Shoppers can also buy Piri Piri Aioli for 99p and even Gazpacho-flavoured crisps for £1.25. In other Lidl news, the retailer was the second cheapest supermarket for a basket of 79 items in June, according to Which?. Plus, shoppers are going wild for a £30 dupe of a £400 jacket worn by Oasis lead singer Liam Gallagher. 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.
The Sun
19-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Marmite brings back popular discontinued cupboard staple nine months after it was axed from shelves
MARMITE has brought back a popular discontinued cupboard staple just nine months after it was axed from shelves. Unilever, which makes Marmite, has confirmed Marmite Peanut Butter has returned permanently. The nutty and yeasty breakfast option first appeared on shelves in 2019 causing a stir, but was discontinued nine months ago. However, Unilever has reintroduced it to shelves with eaters able to pick it up from Tesco, Sainsbury's and Ocado. We've also spotted the 225g tub on sale at Co-op. Both Co-op and Tesco are selling it for £3 while Ocado is stocking it for £3.50. Some shoppers have already started clocking the returning favourite on shelves. One recently posted on the Food Finds UK Facebook page: "Spotted: Marmite Crunchy Peanut Butter is back!" Commenting on the post, one eater said: "It's sooooo good." Another added: "This (has) been missing for ages." Unilever confirmed it had axed Marmite Peanut Butter last September with a spokesperson adding: "We're always reviewing our ranges to make sure our products reflect shopper preferences, whilst also focusing on new innovations." "Whilst we will no longer be making Marmite peanut butter, we are working on some new and exciting launches within our licensing range to bring our iconic Marmite flavour to shoppers in new ways and formats." But the news left shoppers distraught with one saying on Reddit: "Just read it's been discontinued. I'm gutted. Tried Marmite and crunchy peanut butter together. Nothing like it. Sad times." Which chocolate bars have been discontinued in the UK? And another chipped in: "I literally have it every day for breakfast, I'm gutted!" It's worth bearing in mind, retailers and manufacturers regularly discontinue products and items based on customer sales and trends. Steph Herbert, head of marketing at crisp brand Walkers, told The Sun a lot of products get axed due to limited shelf space in supermarkets too. OTHER DISCONTINUED ITEMS Greggs exclusively revealed to The Sun the Chargrill Chicken Oval Bite had been dropped from menus recently. But, the bakery chain said it was to make way for the new Roast Chicken Salad Roll, which launched in May. Meanwhile, Tesco also recently confirmed it had axed its own-brand beef sausages. It came after Tesco confirmed it . The pack costed around 50p, but was dropped and replaced with another chicken flavour shoppers could buy. Tesco also recently cut its own-brand tomato and basil soup from its chilled range. The Sun exclusively revealed last month Cadbury's axed Fry's Coffee Cream after first launching it in 2023 too. Meanwhile, after first launching it in 2023. 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
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Rare KitKat flavours usually found in Japan spotted in big British supermarket chain
SHOPPERS have spotted rare Japanese KitKat flavours at a big British supermarket chain. The unusual flavours include Matcha, Milk Tea and Strawberry. 1 They're usually available in Japan but eagle-eyed shoppers spotted them in Farmfoods, which has more than 300 stores across the UK. KitKats are wildly popular in Japan and there have been more than 300 limited edition flavours of the chocolate bar released in the East Asian country. Many of the flavours are released regionally, and there is a popular tradition where people will bring back flavours for their friends and family when they travel to different regions. Nestle, which owns KitKat, has attributed the chocolate's success in Japan to this tradition. Now some of these flavours have appeared in Farmfoods in multipacks. A shopper shared the spot on the Facebook group Food Finds UK Official. The Matcha flavour is based on the traditional Japanese drink made from powdered green tea. Meanwhile the Milk Tea flavour has creamy milk chocolate flavoured with black tea extract. The Strawberry version has a strawberry-infused white chocolate coating. It's made with real strawberry juice powder and pieces. Fans mourn discontinued KitKat candy bar they will never see again – and they say it was 'the best one' The bars are usually difficult to get hold of in the UK although they can be bought from websites selling imported sweets. For example, Candy Mail is selling a pack of the Strawberry flavour for £5.99. It's not clear how much the packs are selling for in Farmfoods. Which other unusual KitKat flavours can you get hold of? Nestle has recently released a range of new KitKat flavours to delight chocolate fans. KitKat Nescafe Mocha Flavour is a collaboration with the instant coffee maker and combines espresso, chocolate and milk. It's been spotted in Sainsbury's and Waitrose and on Ocado, where it's selling for £2.20 to £2.25. Another brand mash-up is the KitKat Chunky Rolo, which has been spotted in some convenience stores in the UK. The bars, which are filled with the famous Rolo caramel, are usually available in Canada. Earlier this year, Nestle also launched a new-style KitKat sharing bar in three flavours. The exciting new flavours are Double Chocolate, Salted Caramel and Hazelnut. How to save money on chocolate We all love a bit of chocolate from now and then, but you don't have to break the bank buying your favourite bar. Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to cut costs... Go own brand - if you're not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you'll save by going for the supermarket's own brand bars. Shop around - if you've spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it's cheaper elsewhere. Websites like let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you're getting the best deal. Look out for yellow stickers - supermarket staff put yellow, and sometimes orange and red, stickers on to products to show they've been reduced. They usually do this if the product is coming to the end of its best-before date or the packaging is slightly damaged. Buy bigger bars - most of the time, but not always, chocolate is cheaper per 100g the larger the bar. So if you've got the appetite, and you were going to buy a hefty amount of chocolate anyway, you might as well go bigger.
