Latest news with #PotNoodles
Daily Mirror
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Shoppers 'vow to stop buying popular snack' after 'tragic' change
Shoppers have hit out at the 'tragic' change made to an iconic British snack and vowed to find an alternative, despite the move being better for the environment Shoppers have lamented a "British tragedy" after an iconic snack underwent a major change to its packaging this week. Pot Noodle, which first hit supermarket shelves in the UK in 1977, is a brand of instant noodles that comes in variety of flavours including Chicken & Mushroom, Chinese Chow Mein and Bombay Bad Boy. Originally launched by Golden Wonder and now owned by Unilever, the quick meal typically comes in a recognisable plastic container, but is now undergoing a cosmetic change for the good of the planet. However, it appears the change hasn't gone down well among some fans, who took to social media to vent their frustrations. "It's literally a British tragedy," TikTok user Honest Thoughts declared in a video, brandishing a Chicken & Mushroom flavoured Pot as an example. "Pot Noodles are now made of carboard, so if you have any plastic ones, keep the pots so that you can reuse because these [new] ones are absolute s***," she said. It followed her previous clip on the social media platform in which she described the cardboard as "soggy af" once boiling water had been added to the noodles. "First our straws, now our Pot Noodles," she cursed. Writing in response, meanwhile, another TikTok user agreed with the sentiment. "Just don't buy them anymore. I'm not. Try a different brand or even stores own brand. A second agreed: "Or vote with your wallet and buy another brand." A third added: "I've got a few plastic pots that I've used for other things, but now the pot noodle will be filling them instead of cardboard nonsense." WARNING – explicit language in video below. Viewer discretion is advised. Meanwhile a fourth TikTok user said: "I had a cardboard one and it was crap - it doesn't retain heat like the plastic ones so my pot noodle didn't take the amount of time it's supposed to. It took ages. I could have made a meal in the time it took for the noodles to get soft." Others defended the move, however, including one person who questioned: "Tragedy? Guess we have different ideas of what a tragedy is. Heaven forbid people care about the planet." And another individual agreed: "Am I the only one that's happy companies are moving away from single use plastics?" Pot Noodle's owners said of the change in a statement online: "Innovating with alternative materials – like paper – is a key part of Unilever's sustainable packaging strategy and will play an important role in reducing our use of virgin plastic, alongside increasing our use of recycled content, moving to ultra-concentrated formulas which use smaller bottles, and other packaging innovations such as refillable bottles. "Following a full product life cycle assessment (LCA), we know that by moving from plastic to paper pots, as well as a significant virgin plastic reduction, reduces the Co2 footprint of the total lifecycle of each pot by 14% which is 3,700 tonnes carbon dioxide equivalents (tCO2-eq.) per year." The company added: "Switching over 98 million pots to paper and saving 1,870 tonnes of plastic every year as is a big step in reducing virgin plastic whilst helping shoppers to make a more sustainable everyday choice. "The pots are made from 90% paper as a single layer of ultra-thin plastic film is used to provide barrier protection inside the pot, which ensures ingredients remain fresh – helping to extend the shelf life of Pot Noodle's and reduce food waste – whilst also protecting the structure of the pot when water is added, without inhibiting the recyclability of the pot."
Daily Mirror
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'We helped turn a jam session with a farting dog into a massive Oasis hit'
Chris and Tony Griffiths had a record contract and successful first album when they first met struggling wannabe rock stars Liam and Noel - taking them under their wing and showing them how to make records and even having a hand in some iconic songs Liam Gallagher was still at school, and Noel still working in a warehouse as a British Gas sub-contractor, when another pair of Beatles-obsessed brothers, Chris and Tony Griffiths, looked set to hit the big time. Their band, The Real People, had been signed to Colombia records for three years, and their first, eponymous album, had sold 100,000 copies. In 1992 the Griffiths were on tour with the Inspiral Carpets - for whom Noel Gallagher also worked as a roadie. It was over Pot Noodles in lunch breaks that Noel told them about his new band with Liam - and asked for their help. Chris and Tony invited the Gallagher brothers to their home recording studios in Liverpool - but said that before they had even heard their music they knew the duo were going to be stars. 'We had a recording deal at the time and in a better position than they were,' says Chris. 'We wanted to help them out as much as they could. 'But it wasn't about the songs. It was about Liam and his swagger. He had something. I remember the first time we saw him. It was at an end of tour party for Inspiral Carpets. 'Our kid (brother Tony) said: 'Who's he ? He's a star.' He lit up the room.' The four became good friends as they bonded over music. Chris remembers: ''They would come down on a Friday, stay over on our sofas and then go back on Sunday evening ready for work. They'd would come over and get stoned and listen to records. It was all peace and love – and music. 'We spent hours and hours listening to music. They would play us The Buzzcocks and we got them into Slade. We were bang into Slade at the time. They were into the Bee Gees.' 'We also taught them how to fall out,' he laughs. 'We were falling out 3 times a day and we still do. But we still work together now.' As Oasis is set to reunite after a falling out that lasted 16 years, with the first of a 41-date run of gigs kicking off in Cardiff on Friday, Chris remember's going along to their first ever gig, at the Manchester Boardwalk on August 14, 1991. 'There were only a handful of people there, 50 at most. They were first on and Liam came on wearing sunglasses! We started heckling him. They weren't all great musicians. Guigsy was just getting by on bass and Tony was a standard drummer, but Noel and 'Bonehead' were great guitarists, and Liam was always a star. "But we took someone from Sony Records with us and they weren't interested.' That changed, though, after the Griffiths taught the Gallaghers how to use their recording studio, making a demo cassette of their songs which would eventually catch the eye of the music industry. Tony remembered the first time Liam tried to record his vocals in their studio. He said: 'It was the first time Liam sang with headphones and he wasn't used to it. Chris would put the head phones on and get Liam to sing along with him.' 'I have him guide vocals and then we took my vocals out,' adds Chris. It was out of one jam session that Oasis debut single, Supersonic, emerged. Chris recalls: 'We were setting up to record and started jamming and it sounded really good. 'When we started recording Noel played another song. I said: 'What you were just doing sounds better.' We said they should crack on with the new idea. There were no lyrics, no melody, just an idea and by the end of the day it was finished. 'That was the only version they ever recorded." The song includes the lines 'Can I ride with you in your BMW?' and 'I know a girl called Elsa, she's into Alka-Seltzer' . Chris recalls: 'Noel sat at the back of the room and wrote about what was going on around him. We had a BMW and Dave Scott (the in-house engineer) had a dog called Elsa that was always farting! It was huge and intimidating - and could not stop farting.' Supersonic entered the charts at No 31 and Oasis were on their way. 'We were buzzing for them,' Chris remembers. 'We were playing 'Supersonic' to everyone we could, saying: 'Listen to this, they are going to be huge. If it wasn't for us doing that and recording the demos it wouldn't happened.' Another song they had a hand in was Colombia. The track was on the demo tape which the Gallagher brothers sent to music boss Alan McGee, who signed them on his Creation Records label. The song, which was including on their debut album Definitely Maybe, would also launch their legendary Knebworth live concerts, three years later in August 1996. Chris said: 'It started out as an instrumental. It was a long psychedelic guitar dirge that went on for five minutes. I said: 'This needs lyrics.' 'I came up with the first verse melody and first verse lyrics, Noel came up with the second verse and Liam came up with lyrics.' Three decades later, The Real People are still making music, with a new album planned for release next year. They continue to champion new acts, including The Kowloons, fronted by Chris's son Bobby. Chris says: I'm still doing music 24/7. We have our own studio and write songs and produce other bands. If I'm not writing or recording I'm doing Beatles covers around Liverpool pubs.' Tony said: 'We're proud to have been there to give them the support and the help we did. "And we are just proud to have been involved with the best album, and the best rock 'n' roll band, of the last 30 years."
Scottish Sun
25-06-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Three tips for growing your own tomatoes at home
SUN SAVERS Three tips for growing your own tomatoes at home TASTY British tomatoes are coming into season and filling the supermarket shelves. But why not save some cash and have a go at growing your own? Here's what you need to know. PICK YOUR SPOT: Tomatoes typically grow well in a greenhouse or conservatory but there are varieties that can thrive in smaller spaces. Just pick your tomato plant based on where it will live, says Nigel Lawton, plant buyer at Dobbies garden centres. He adds: 'For beginners, patio or hanging basket varieties can be ideal and are great for smaller spaces.' If you have a sunny balcony or patio, tomatoes do well in containers. Or indoors you can get a Pick & Joy tomato plant for sweet cherry tomatoes from your windowsill with minimal fuss. WATER WORKS: To get the best growth from your plant, remember that all tomatoes require regular watering. Nigel says: 'Early morning or late afternoon is best, making sure the soil stays consistently moist. "Tomato plants should never be allowed to dry out.' They'll also need lots of sunlight. Grow your groceries - how to grow tomatoes from tomatoes! Try using a large pot and fill it with some rocks at the bottom for drainage. Add a good-quality peat-free compost and plant your tomatoes using a hand trowel. Place the container in a spot where it gets as much sun as possible and you can enjoy tomatoes in as little as a few months. Nigel adds: 'If you're growing tall varieties, you should support them with bamboo canes and pinch out the side shoots to focus the energy on fruit.' TUCK IN: Once your plant starts to give fruit, you can enjoy your own homemade tomato salads. If you find you have an abundance of tomatoes, try creating your own delicious tomato sauce that is perfect for pasta. Simply slice and bake in the oven at 180C for half an hour until soft, with plenty of olive oil and some garlic or onion. When cooled, blitz up in a blender and it's ready to go. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability. 7 We have three tips for growing your own tomatoes at home Credit: Getty Deal of the day 7 This 47in water spray fan is down from £68 to £55 at Wilko Credit: Supplied KEEP cool with this 47in water spray fan, to make the cool air extra refreshing, down from £68 to £55 at Wilko. SAVE: £13 Cheap treat 7 Pot Noodles are down to 75p with a Clubcard at Tesco Credit: Supplied ENJOY an easy snack on the go with Pot Noodles, down to 75p with a Clubcard at Tesco, or £1 without. What's new? TAKE this inflatable air lounger to festivals or on holiday for a comfy spot to relax. It's new in at Aldi today, £9.99. Top swap 7 The Ninja Detect Pro is £99.99, from Currys Credit: Supplied 7 The Silvercrest blender is £24.99 from Lidl Credit: Supplied MIX up smoothies or dips with this Ninja Detect Pro, £99.99, from Currys. Or try the Silvercrest blender, £24.99, from Lidl. SAVE: £75 Little helper MORRISONS is offering a ten per cent discount on all its Market Street counters for the next eight weeks to customers with a More card, to help save on food for barbecues, picnics and everyday eating. Shop & save 7 This skirt is down to £9 from £18.99 at H&M Credit: Supplied THROW on this skirt for a bright and summery outfit, it's down to £9 from £18.99 at H&M. SAVE: £9.99 Hot right now PICK any four Slimming World meals for £14 at for a saving of £4. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 7 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we're giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you're saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you'll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!
Scottish Sun
19-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
All the new treats hitting shelves including Pot Noodle and Digestives – but can YOU spot the difference?
Big brands like Nutella and Nescafe have been busy coming up with new flavours - we reveal the newest treats to try TREAT YOURSELF All the new treats hitting shelves including Pot Noodle and Digestives – but can YOU spot the difference? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SCANNING the aisles in your supermarket, you might not spot the latest food and drink treats hitting shelves. The packaging looks VERY similar to well-known products that are picked up by shoppers every week - but inside are new flavours waiting to be tried. 7 Food brands have launched new flavours Here we round up the latest launches from major brands, such as McVities, Nescafe and Pot Noodle. Can you spot what they've changed? We reveal the new product launches we can't wait to try. Digestives - raspberry and cream 7 There's a new pink flavour of Digestives Credit: McVitie's McVitie's has put a fruity spin on its classic biscuit with the launch of the limited-edition raspberry and cream flavour. The digestive is topped with a pink chocolate in the nostalgic flavours. A full rollout of the limited edition flavour will see the snacks hit UK supermarkets from July 21. You can pick up a standard 15-pack of the biscuits for £2.35, while the current promo version is marked down to just £1.85. Jammie Dodgers - mango and passionfruit 7 There' s a new take on the classic Jammie Dodgers Credit: Facebook Jammie Dodgers has released a flurry of new flavours with the latest being Mango and Passionfruit. The flavour has had mixed reactions on social media with some enjoying the latest taste and others preferring the original. A 140g packet of the biscuits is 90p at Sainsbury's. Pot Noodle - flame grilled steak 7 Pot Noodles fans have been calling for the new flavour Credit: Pot Noodle A Flame Grilled Steak version of popular instant noodle snack has hit shelves this week. The new Pot Noodle flavour with a smokey, grilled steak flavour sauce, has been highly requested by fans, according to the food maker. The flavour is available exclusively in Asda for £1.20 per pot. Jaffa Cakes - hot honey 7 Anew Jaffa Cake flavour has divided fans Jaffa Cakes have jumped on the sweet spicy trend and revealed a Hot Honey flavour. The flavour has caused a stir online - and not everyone's a fan. The treats are exclusively on sale at Asda stores nationwide for £1.50 for a box of 10 before being rolled out to other retailers from the end of July. New York Bakery - subs 7 New York bakery is expanding into subs If you've loved the bagels from New York Bakery, the firm has now branched out into offering subs so that you can create your own big sandwiches at home. The company has launched three flavours including original, Italian style, and roasted onion. The subs are available in Tesco, Morrisons, Co-op and Ocado £1.79 for a two-pack. Nescafe - various flavours 7 Nescafe has brought out new flavours Credit: Facebook Nescafe has launched not one, but three, new chocolate flavours of its popular coffee drink, leaving some shoppers very excited. Mint chocolate lovers will be delighted by the Aero Peppermint Mocha, as well as the "green triangle" mocha flavour - branded alongside Quality Street. And finally there is a vanilla cookie dough latte added to new lineup. The 250g cans sell at Morrisons for £3.50 each.
Scotsman
18-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Why I'll miss Edinburgh's Poundland, even though I've only just visited
Contributed This store might be on its way out soon, so I took a trip 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... I didn't know how to react when I heard that the flagging chain, Poundland, was closing up to 150 stores in the UK, after, ironically, selling for £1 to investment firm Gordon Brothers. Since I've never been to a branch, I felt sad for the employees, but impassive otherwise. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Still, as I have a single pound coin that's been burning a hole in my pocket, I thought it was time to make my inaugural visit. I like a bargain as much as the next woman. Scratch that. I NEED bargains. Let's see what I've been missing. Thus, I head to the Edinburgh Lothian Road store, which is one of four in the Capital and 57 in Scotland. Don't panic, as this shop might not be going anywhere, as it's not yet clear which of their branches will be shutting. My first thought is that this occupies the spot that, many moons ago, was the location for Woolworths and their formidable pic and mix selection. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad That destination is so seared into my memory that I feel as if I'm developing a psychosomatic mouth ulcer while reminiscing over their sandpapery-surfaced cola cubes. It's also on the same block as another 'variety store', the independent Ali's Cave, which has been there for 44 years and has also recently announced its closure. Maybe it's a sign of the times. We can blame Amazon, and probably Shein and Temu, too. Anyway, first impressions of Poundland aren't great. It's not quite as forbidding as Count Dracula's castle, but I feel as if I'm channeling my inner Mary Portas, when weighing up the kerb appeal. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The window is being used as storage for trolleys full of litre bottles of primary-coloured fizzy pop, rather than a tempting showcase to display their finest objects. As soon as you enter, you're faced with a wall of Pot Noodles. My cryptonite, since I'm probably the only person in the world who isn't a fan of this instant snack. The staff, dressed in the same colours, seem lovely though, with Happy to Help emblazoned on the back of their uniforms. I'm sure they would be, though I might just be browsing today. We'll see. It's definitely a store of the ilk that became popular in the Nineties. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad I can see why they might have been shuffled out of the market by stores like Aldi and Lidl. Those retailers are affordable, yes, but they've invested in the store design and usually have muzak playing, and lots of natural light. This place is less of a retail experience, really. Still, once you can see past that, it's really not so bad. It obviously has a fan club. I'm surprised by how many shoppers are here. Since you can't see inside from the street, or the top deck of the number 10 bus, I always assumed it was deserted. On a Tuesday morning, there are at least five browsers, and quite a few at the self checkout. As far as products go, they have SO much. Blame Woolworths flash-backs but I am very much enjoying the sweetie aisle. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad There are no cola-cubes but they do have bags of my present day Achilles heel - Galaxy Minstrels for just £1.50. Get in. And boxes of Maltesers for the same price. If I'd known, I would've got along here earlier. They even have bags of Turkish Delight minis. As the only person in the world who doesn't like instant noodles but does still lovesthese rose-scented chocolate-coated retro delights, I haven't seen these fun sizes anywhere else but here. Also, every type of Haribo and Skittles available under the sun, all for £1 a bag. And a strange sort of sweet called Chooeee. I wonder if they're yumeee or spewee. This area is the best bit. The rest of the store is slightly less inspiring At the back, I get my first look at their own clothing range, Pepco. Everything is bargain basement priced and pretty neutral, apart from the £10 handbag with Minnie Mouse on it, and the t-shirts that are emblazoned with a heart and the words 'Love your self'. Shouldn't that be two words, rather than three? Never mind, the sentiment is there. This would be a good place to get basics, like leggings or tights, and there are loads of colourful kids' clothes. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad They also sell their own versions of Crocs. Let's call them mock-crocs. There are square holes, rather than round ones, and they're only £4. Not for me, as I wouldn't be seen dead in these colander-like shoes, but I'm in the minority (again). There are seven packs of socks for £3. I don't know if they're 100 per cent cotton or not. They probably are, but , even if not, I'd risk the athlete's foot for 42p per sock. The other aisles sell all manner of homeware on the cheap. There is one that has toothpaste, and stacks of other branded toiletries. Another features garden stuff. Across the shop floor, I find rain ponchos for £1.50, hand-towels for £1.75, padlocks for £1 that may or may not invalidate your home insurance, frozen and fresh food, a water ball catapult for £2, and £3 washing powder. I pick up three of those hand-towels. They've got pet stuff, and a patriotic box of Scott's Porridge Oats for a quid. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This store might lack aesthetic value, but it certainly has plenty of redeeming qualities.
