Low-alcohol, high-calibre: the best super-session ales Increasingly full-bodied and flavourful, low-strength British pale ales are growing in popularity, especially on the dinner table The Guardian - UK · Oct 22
New cheapest online food shop revealed – and it’s not Aldi or Tesco Supermarket inflation increased again this week, with shoppers relying more heavily on promotions The Independent UK · Oct 17
‘If AI were asked to make miso, it would taste like this’: the best (and worst) supermarket miso, tasted and rated We ran supermarket pastes through the ‘soup test’ to find out which ones have an authentic flavour and which are nothing like the real thing The Guardian - UK · Oct 17
72 People Show How Much Groceries Cost In 2026 Where They Live And It’s Pretty Bad (New Pics) It’s a chaotic time in the global economy right now. Many people are worried about rising costs, extra expenses, and food affordability. But if you think it’s just you and your neighbors who have it bad, think again. If you’ve ever been curious about what people around the world buy… Bored Panda · Oct 12
‘A proud loaf with a deep, caramel crust’: the best (and worst) supermarket sliced wholemeal bread, tasted and rated Our wholegrain hero sorts the wheat from the chaff in the search for a simple pleasure: a satisfying sandwich loaf The Guardian - UK · Oct 10
‘A hefty umami punch’: the best (and worst) supermarket light soy sauce, tasted and rated Which salty condiment nails that deep flavour profile, and which is saltier than the sea? Our resident taster tries 10 soy sauces straight from the bottle The Guardian - UK · Oct 3
‘Wonderful, full-fat indulgence’: the best (and worst) supermarket lemon cheesecake, tasted and rated We sift through the sweet and the sour of the creamy citrus dessert, but which ones are overloaded with additives and which are more generous with the juice? The Guardian - UK · Sep 26
‘An intense caramelised toffee flavour’: the best supermarket maple syrup, tasted and rated Which supermarket syrups ooze with potential? We put 10 of the finest, grade-A bottles to the test The Guardian - UK · Sep 19
Parents seek out school uniform deals, cutting average spend to £54.53 Overall grocery inflation in Great Britain rises to 2.3%, as Ocado and Lidl gain market share The Guardian - UK · Sep 15
Workers return to packed lunches to cope with rising cost of living Almost half of UK professionals (46%) now take a packed lunch to work more frequently than they did a year ago, the poll for online grocer Ocado found Evening Standard · Sep 14
Sour times: pickled onions enjoy revival as Britons think outside the jar With sales up 12%, pickles are moving beyond traditional role as a side to become an ingredient in their own right The Guardian - UK · Sep 13
‘Wonderfully rich and nutty’: the best supermarket mature cheddar, tasted and rated These days, there’s a bewildering array of mature cheddar out there, but the good stuff can be hard to find. Which blocks have that tangy farmhouse flavour and which are better left on the supermarket shelf?• The best vegan cheese, tasted and rated The Guardian - UK · Sep 12
How I Shop with Laura Jackson: ‘Once you have a water filter, you can’t go back’ Always wondered what everyday stuff celebrities buy, where they shop for food, and the basic they scrimp on? The creative director talks 80s knitwear, joyful knickers and a love of Boots with the Filter The Guardian - UK · Sep 10
‘Perfect for kids’: the best (and worst) supermarket ketchup, tested and rated It’s a saviour at family mealtimes, but which bottle of red sauce does our reviewer relish the most? (Spoiler: it’s not Heinz) The Guardian - UK · Aug 22
The Guardian - UK · Aug 21 Are baby products the secret to better skin? 15 toiletries worth trying With gentler formulas and lower prices, children’s toiletries can work just as well for adults. From nappy rash cream to nourishing bath milk, these are the products that have earned a place in my routine
The Independent UK · Aug 20 Six in 10 are eating food past its use-by date to save money – how dangerous is it? IN FOCUS: With food prices still nearly 40 per cent higher than five years ago, millions of households are stretching what is left in the fridge beyond its safety date. Hannah Twiggs asks how much of a gamble it really is – and what it says about the price of…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19 ‘Sounds weird, tastes incredible’: the best seltzers for summertime refreshment, tested Low-cal, crisp and fruity, these are our expert’s favourite non-alcoholic and hard seltzer cans to pop in your bag this summer
The Guardian - UK · Aug 15 ‘The bar here is low’: the best (and worst) supermarket brioche burger buns, tasted and rated Brioche buns make an indulgent, rich home for a burger – but which have the perfect fluffy texture and which come with a chemical-like plastic aroma?
Evening Standard · Aug 12 Stocks steady as US inflation cools as expected US inflation figures took top billing as the market weighs the chances of an interest rate increase by the Federal Reserve.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 8 ‘Lip-smackingly sour’: the best (and worst) supermarket cottage cheeses, tasted and rated Creamy, high-protein and all over our socials, cottage cheese is having a moment. We test the best …
The Guardian - UK · Aug 2 Inside M&S’s swanky Oxford Street revamp, the blueprint for its £700m growth strategy As boss Stuart Machin unveils a new-look Pantheon the retailer has fashion and overseas challenges ahead
The Guardian - UK · Aug 1 ‘Intense, salty, foul’: the best (and worst) supermarket anchovies, tasted and rated We put 10 tinned and jarred varieties to the test to see which anchovies are the best catch for your cash
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28 Scoop of the year! We taste-test 99 of 2026’s most unusual ice creams, from the unbeatable to the unlickable From olive oil to matcha, soy sauce to sage and onion stuffing, there’s a frozen designer dessert out there to tickle even the most jaded palate. Here’s the best – and worst – of what’s on offer in Britain this summer
The Guardian - UK · Jul 25 ‘Out of this world’: the best supermarket chocolate ice-cream, tasted and rated Who makes the smoothest, creamiest, chocolatiest tub? We have the inside scoop for you
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Ocado to build new robotic warehouse for European retail giant It did not name the retailer but said the automated warehouse site is due to go live in the 2028 financial year.