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Supermarket Pulls Chocolate Easter Ducklings After Complaints of Racism
The color choices for Waitrose's “Crispy Duckling, Fluffy Duckling, [and] Ugly Duckling” have sparked controversy.
Pigs in Blankets Tea Will Not Get You in the Christmas Spirit
Sainsbury's latest festive food monstrosity will make you wish it was already February.
What the Waitrose Editor's Vegan Joke Tells Us About the Absurd 'Free Speech' Debate
Why does a question of basic professional etiquette have to become a national debate about freedom of expression?
What Vegans Think of the Waitrose Food Editor Who Joked About Killing Them
“The only reason for him to step down should have been on the grounds that his joke was offensive to good banter.”
British Supermarket Chain to Rename ‘Sexist’ Sandwich After Customers Complain
The sandwich contains a condiment similar to Gentleman's Relish.
How Korean Seaweed Got Turned into a Health Food
For decades, Korean laver (seaweed) was barely eaten outside of the Korean community. Today, itsu, Waitrose, and countless organic retailers sell Westernised versions of the stuff, promoting it as a low-calorie snack.
I Went to a Crazy ‘Christmas in July’ Show to Find Out What You’ll Be Eating in December
All those mince pies and festive canapés are developed by supermarkets months in advance, and displayed at garish summer press events. Prepare for glitter and eggnog Wensleydale.
The Trials and Tribulations of Being Caught with a Waitrose Bag in Aldi
What happens when you accidentally turn up in Aldi with a glaringly conspicuous Waitrose bag? Or find yourself in Iceland with a party pack of 72 sausage rolls and only an M&S Food bag to transport it home with?
The Englishman Who Celebrates Christmas Every Day Looks Back at 2015
We had "Mr. Christmas" recap the last 12 months while sampling a variety of holiday treats.
A British Supermarket Is Being Accused of Promoting Israeli Food Propaganda
Waitrose’s in-store magazine has been criticised for running an ad from Israel’s tourist board that claims hummus and shakshuka as Israeli dishes.
France Wants You to Eat Ugly Vegetables
Intermarché, one of France's largest grocery chains, has begun selling less-than-perfect produce at steep discounts in its stores. We're talking knobby lemons, three-legged carrots, and eggplants ugly enough to make onions cry. Why haven't we been...