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Urgent recall issued for popular burger sold by Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose | UK | News

Urgent recall issued for popular burger sold by Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

A popular beanburger stocked by major UK supermarkets has been recalled over fears it may be contaminated with plastic. The burger has 4.5 stars on Google and is widely available across leading UK supermarkets including Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, and Ocado. The product which is meant to be frozen contains red kidney beans, cannellini beans and haricot beans with carrots, sweetcorn and peppers all coated in a crispy breadcrumb. But the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued an alert, warning consumers that the product is unsafe to eat. The FSA’s risk statement reads: “This product may contain pieces of plastic, which makes the product unsafe to eat.” The recall applies to Goodlife Spicy Bean Burger packs (454g), with batch codes L6030 and L6031, and a use-by date of July 28 2027. The batch code and use-by date can be found on the end of the product boх. Point-of-sale notices are being displayed in stores to inform customers about the issue and explain the steps to take. Customers can also contact Goodlife directly via its customer …

Aldi makes £1.1bn egg change for all UK stores | UK | News

Aldi makes £1.1bn egg change for all UK stores | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

Aldi has announced a major £1billion move that will be welcome news to British farmers. The German supermarket giant, which has more than 1,050 stores across the UK, has committed to investing £1.1billion over five years into British egg production to further strengthen and support its domestic supply chain. Aldi says it sells more than 1,500 tonnes of British eggs every week, equivalent to around 2.5 million packs, sourced from poultry farms across the UK. The investment is underpinned by newly established five-year long-term agreements (LTAs) with the supermarket chain’s egg suppliers, running to the end of the decade. Aldi says the agreements “provide farmers with greater financial certainty, enabling long-term investment in efficiency, infrastructure and animal welfare”. Aldi is the second-largest retailer in the country for free-range egg volume. Julie Ashfield, chief commercial officer at Aldi UK, said: “Our egg supply depends on British farmers, and we want to give them the certainty they need to plan ahead. “By working closely with our suppliers through long-term agreements, we’re able to provide the stability and …

Woman gets Too Good To Go bag but contents are unexpected

Woman gets Too Good To Go bag but contents are unexpected

Published by Sam Flores

Too Good To Go can be a gamble (stock image) (Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images) Food accounts for a big part of most people’s monthly spending, so any way we can save a bit of money while still eating well is welcome. There are lots of clever tips to help, including having a look at the reduced aisle, planning meals ahead of time, and keeping an eye out for coupons. Too Good To Go is another handy service, through which customers can get products which would otherwise be thrown away for a fraction of what they would cost normally. But it’s a gamble – while you might end up with a bag full of tasty treats you can’t wait to get stuck into, you could just as easily find yourself with a load of stuff you don’t want. One woman rolled the dice on a bag from a popular national pizza chain, and the results weren’t what she expected at all. READ MORE: Frozen pizza will taste ‘restaurant quality’ when you add five toppings READ …

Warning issued over future of UK fish and chip shops as Brits ‘turn to fried chicken’ | UK | News

Warning issued over future of UK fish and chip shops as Brits ‘turn to fried chicken’ | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

A staggering rise in the number of fried chicken shops in the UK could have a serious impact on one of Britain’s best-loved takeaways. According to data from analytics firm Meaningful Vision, which tracks the UK food industry, the number of chicken shops in the UK has increased by 7.2% year‑on‑year, the fastest growth across the fast food sector. The staggering rise, fuelled in part by the dish’s popularity on social media, bucks industry trends, with other takeaways increasing by just 1.7% in the same period. Fried chicken is extremely popular among young people, with 52% of Gen Z fast food consumers and 47% of Millennial fast food consumers saying they have eaten at a chicken shop in the past year, according to data from market research firm Mintel. It comes as fish and chip shops, long a staple of the British high street, have seen a sharp decline in recent years. It is estimated that only 9,000 remain in operation across the UK, down from as many as 25,000 in the 1930s, according to …

Struggling crab company blames offshore wind farms for ‘dramatic downturn’ in supply | UK | News

Struggling crab company blames offshore wind farms for ‘dramatic downturn’ in supply | UK | News

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A struggling crab company has blamed offshore wind farms for a “dramatic downturn” in supply. Jonas Seafood, which produces dressed Cromer crab, said its seasonal catch fell by nearly a quarter in 2025. The company, based in the Norfolk coastal town, is warning its year-round operation has now been put at risk, according to reports. Managing director Kevin Jonas has called for the company to receive compensation for the alleged impact of offshore wind farms. He said Jonas Seafood experienced a “drop off” in crab supply 17 years ago when the area’s first major offshore wind farm was built. Speaking to BBC Radio Norfolk, Mr Jonas said this was seen again during the construction of other nearby wind farms years later. He told the broadcaster: “When the operation is finished we plotted an upturn in supply once more. “In this past year, there have been cables coming in from, I think, Hornsea Three, and we’ve seen a drop off again, so it’s pretty difficult to argue against.” He said he also believes prime spots for …