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The Herald Scotland
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Tesco scraps Clubcard deal on own-brand soft drink cans
These items include the likes of its British Whole Milk 3.408L (6 Pints) and Foresight Pease Pudding (410g). Discontinued UK chocolates and sweets Tesco axes Clubcard offer Now, Tesco has axed the Clubcard offer on its own-brand soft drinks, much to the disappointment of customers. Tesco's own-brand canned soft drinks come in various different flavours, including Orange Zero, Cream Soda, Ginger Beer, Lemon & Lime Zero and Diet Lemonade. Tesco's own-brand canned soft drink comes in various flavours including Ginger Beer and Cream Soda. (Image: Tesco) The supermarket giant had previously run a Clubcard offer which saw members able to buy six cans for £1.80, according to The Sun. This works out to be 30p a can. However, the Clubcard offer has now been canned, with shoppers having to pay 55p per soft drink. Five ways to save money on your weekly food shop Clubcard members have vented their frustration online, revealing just how angry they are with Tesco's decision to scrap the offer. One person, posting on the Tesco website, said: "Very disappointed now Tesco stopped selling it (canned soft drink) in my local store, had to buy on line and now charging 55p a can no longer on the multi deal. "I'm sure Tesco would have made their money on the sales? The product is 5* Tesco 1*." Another added: "Really good drink nice flavour specially over ice. "But I can't believe Tesco being stingy and stopping the offer tho all because hit warm and they are selling to many cans of drink." @Tesco why have you stopped your Clubcard offer on mixed cans of your own brand soft drinks - 6 for £1.50? I have used this offer for months as I find the flavour is very good, especially the ginger beer which I think is as good as any other make — David Boyes (@DavidBoyes76) June 26, 2025 While a third person, posting on X (formerly Twitter), said: "@Tesco why have you stopped your Clubcard offer on mixed cans of your own brand soft drinks - 6 for £1.50? "I have used this offer for months as I find the flavour is very good, especially the ginger beer which I think is as good as any other make." Tesco has been contacted for comment. Tesco introduces new "VAR-style" checkouts This isn't the only change at Tesco recently, with the supermarket also rolling out new "VAR-style" checkouts in stores across the UK back in May. The new self-service checkout systems, rolled out in "some" Tesco stores, feature a camera that records customers scanning and packing their shopping. Playback clips will then be shown to shoppers if they scan items incorrectly, with a message like: "It looks like that last item didn't scan". A Tesco spokesperson said: "We are always looking at technology to make life easier for our customers. "We have recently installed a new system at some stores which helps customers using self-service checkouts identify if an item has not been scanned properly, making the checkout process quicker and easier." RECOMMENDED READING: Shoppers took to social media, following the rollout, to share their thoughts on the new-look checkouts at Tesco, which were previously dubbed "VAR-style". One customer, posting on X (formerly Twitter), commented: "Shouldn't have to do these sort of things today in society." While another added: "Just bring back staffed tills - simple option." Tesco isn't the only supermarket chain to introduce this new self-service checkout in stores, with Sainsbury's also rolling out a similar system back in May.
Forbes
10-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The World's Best Rum, According To America's Top Bartenders
Dark and Stormy Rum Cocktail with Lime and Ginger Beer A Caribbean rum from St. Kitts and Nevis was chosen as the World's Best Rum by America's leading bartenders at the 2025 Bartender Spirits Awards. Below is a brief description and tasting notes for this top-rated rum. Old Road Rum is a distinguished ultra-premium rum brand from the twin-island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis in the Eastern Caribbean. Reviving a legacy that spans more than two centuries, Old Road Rum is named after the town of Old Road, the location of the first English colony in the Caribbean, established in 1623. The brand is deeply connected to the sugar heritage of St. Kitts and the artisanal rum-making traditions that once thrived across the island. St. Kitts, historically known as the 'Mother Colony of the West Indies,' was one of the earliest and most prolific sugar-producing islands in the British West Indies. The island's rich volcanic soils, year-round tropical climate, and rugged mountainous terrain made it ideal for sugar cane cultivation. By the 18th century, sugarcane plantations had covered the island, and rum distillation had become a natural byproduct of the molasses produced during sugar refining. Although sugar production ceased on St. Kitts in 2005, its rum history lives on in the thriving craft distilling community. Old Road Rum draws inspiration from this storied past while ushering in a modern renaissance of rum craftsmanship. The rum is bottled by the Old Road Rum Company, founded by Jack Widdowson. The company produces its rum in Barbados, rumored to be at Foursquare Distillery. It may also source and blend in premium aged rums from various other Caribbean distilleries. The rum is then further matured and bottled on the island. The Old Road Rum Limited Edition was released in 2022. It quickly garnered acclaim for its complexity, balance, and elegance, winning several industry awards. The rum is approximately 12 years old. It's a blend of pot and column-distilled spirits matured in ex-bourbon barrels of American oak. The abandoned Wingfield Estate Sugar Plantation in St. Kitts in the Caribbean, once housed the island's largest distillery. Old Road Rum, Limited Edition has a deep amber-gold hue with hints of burnt orange and mahogany, underscoring its prolonged aging in oak casks. The rum is complex, aromatic, and slightly floral on the nose, featuring pronounced notes of molasses, caramel, toffee, burnt sugar, and ripe tropical fruits—namely banana, guava, and dried pineapple — accompanied by baking spice aromas of nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon, as well as floral notes of hibiscus and orange blossom. There are also faint rancio notes of old leather, tobacco leaf, and wood polish, along with a subtle, funky ester undertone—echoing Jamaican high-ester rum. The rum is creamy and robust on the palate with a mouth-coating texture and weight. It showcases caramel, vanilla, burnt sugar, and brown butter, followed by fruity notes of dried figs, dates, and stewed plums, as well as orange zest and almond. Spice notes of cinnamon, clove, and black pepper complement herbal notes of pipe tobacco and black tea, adding to the nuanced complexity. The finish is long, sweet, and layered, with lingering notes of molasses, caramel, cedarwood, wood spices, dried fruit, and a faint hint of smoke. The International Bartender Spirits Awards is a renowned global competition that showcases the world's best spirits. Selection is based on quality, innovation, value, and craftsmanship. Judged by an expert panel of bartenders and industry professionals, the competition is highly regarded in the spirits industry and serves as a benchmark for quality. Old Road Rum is a tribute to St. Kitts' rich sugar and rum history, while underscoring the growing role of artisanal, ultra-premium Caribbean rums. Whether sipped neat, paired with dark chocolate, or paired with a Caribbean cuisine-inspired dinner. Old Road Rum Limited Edition is a masterclass in balance, depth, and complexity. If you love rum, this is one expression not to be missed.
The Guardian
29-01-2025
- Health
- The Guardian
Green sea turtles cold-stunned by Florida snow recover at marine center
An arctic blast that brought a rare snowfall to northern Florida last week left green sea turtles as far south as St Augustine suffering from a condition known as cold-stunning. Seventeen sea turtles that were found stranded along Florida's north-eastern Atlantic coast were brought to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, north of West Palm Beach, where they are rehabbing. 'When it's cold on land, it's also cold in the ocean. And that led to a number of turtles being beached or very debilitated and just floating in the water,' said Dr Heather Barron, the chief science officer and veterinarian at the center. The staff named the rescued turtles after beverages, and they painted their new names on the back of their shells. Veterinarians are treating them with antibiotics, fluids and intravenous nutrition. While it snowed as far south as northern Florida, which is extremely rare, the frigid temperatures reached south Florida. That meant cold-stunned turtles were also found along Palm Beach county's coastline. 'It is quite unusual for this to happen in Florida. Sea turtles do migrate, and typically they're migrating down to Florida for this time of year because of warmer water,' Barron said. By Wednesday morning, Espresso, Pickle Juice and Ginger Beer were basking in the sunshine in the center's 'Party Tank'. The turtles arrived in Juno Beach on Friday from the Marine Science Center in Volusia county, Florida. They all suffered from cold-stunning, which causes sea turtles to lose mobility and become lethargic. Most of the 17 turtles are expected to be released back into the ocean in a few weeks. Last year, turtles from Massachusetts were brought to Florida to rehab while suffering from cold-stunning.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Cold-stunned green sea turtles are recovering at a Florida marine life center
JUNO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An arctic blast that brought a rare snowfall to northern Florida last week left green sea turtles as far south as St. Augustine suffering from a condition known as cold stunning. Seventeen sea turtles that were found stranded along Florida's northeastern Atlantic Coast were brought to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, north of West Palm Beach, where they are rehabbing. 'When it's cold on land, it's also cold in the ocean. And that led to a number of turtles being beached or very debilitated and just floating in the water," said Dr. Heather Barron, the chief science officer and veterinarian at the center. The staff named named the rescued turtles after beverages, and they painted their new names on the back of their shells. Veterinarians are treating them with antibiotics, fluids and intravenous nutrition. While it snowed as far south as northern Florida, which is extremely rare, the frigid temperatures reached South Florida. That meant cold-stunned turtles were also found along Palm Beach County's coastline. 'It is quite unusual for this to happen in Florida. Sea turtles do migrate, and typically they're migrating down to Florida for this time of year because of warmer water," Barron said. By Wednesday morning, Espresso, Pickle Juice and Ginger Beer were basking in the sunshine in the center's 'Party Tank.' The turtles arrived in Juno Beach on Friday from the Marine Science Center in Volusia County, Florida. They all suffered from cold stunning, which causes sea turtles to lose mobility and become lethargic. Most of the 17 turtles are expected to be released back into the ocean in a few weeks. Last year, turtles from Massachusetts were brought to Florida to rehab while suffering from cold stunning. _____ Frisaro reported from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Cody Jackson And Freida Frisaro, The Associated Press
The Independent
29-01-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Cold-stunned green sea turtles are recovering at a Florida marine life center
An arctic blast that brought a rare snowfall to northern Florida last week left green sea turtles as far south as St. Augustine suffering from a condition known as cold stunning. Seventeen sea turtles that were found stranded along Florida's northeastern Atlantic Coast were brought to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, north of West Palm Beach, where they are rehabbing. 'When it's cold on land, it's also cold in the ocean. And that led to a number of turtles being beached or very debilitated and just floating in the water," said Dr. Heather Barron, the chief science officer and veterinarian at the center. The staff named named the rescued turtles after beverages, and they painted their new names on the back of their shells. Veterinarians are treating them with antibiotics, fluids and intravenous nutrition. While it snowed as far south as northern Florida, which is extremely rare, the frigid temperatures reached South Florida. That meant cold-stunned turtles were also found along Palm Beach County 's coastline. 'It is quite unusual for this to happen in Florida. Sea turtles do migrate, and typically they're migrating down to Florida for this time of year because of warmer water," Barron said. By Wednesday morning, Espresso, Pickle Juice and Ginger Beer were basking in the sunshine in the center's 'Party Tank.' The turtles arrived in Juno Beach on Friday from the Marine Science Center in Volusia County, Florida. They all suffered from cold stunning, which causes sea turtles to lose mobility and become lethargic. Most of the 17 turtles are expected to be released back into the ocean in a few weeks. Last year, turtles from Massachusetts were brought to Florida to rehab while suffering from cold stunning. _____ Frisaro reported from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
