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Damp January: is the age of abstinence coming to an end?

This year, there has been a significant softening of the dry January trend. But why?

The Guardian - UK

‘Dry January’ turns into ‘damp Monday’ for Waitrose shoppers, grocer reports

Waitrose named January 12 as ‘damp Monday’ due to shoppers sending sales of alcohol up 11% compared with the week before.

Evening Standard

How ‘Dry January’ turned into ‘Damp Monday’ at this popular supermarket

Waitrose named January 12 as ‘Damp Monday’ as alcohol sales rose by 11% compared with the week before

The Independent UK

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Why the Nordic diet is being called the new Mediterranean – and how to eat it

Move over olive oil and tomatoes: smoked fish, rye and berries are quietly reshaping what healthy eating looks like in 2026. Here’s why the Nordic diet is gaining Mediterranean-level hype – and how to bring it to your own table

The Independent UK

‘The quality and variety are exceptional’: the best supermarket mixed nuts, tasted and rated

Our resident squirrel gnaws through packs of supermarket nuts and finds a surprisingly mixed bag

The Guardian - UK

‘Wonderfully thick, creamy and clean-tasting’: the best supermarket natural yoghurts, tasted and rated

Which supermarket live yoghurts leave a sour note and which are naturally divine?

The Guardian - UK

Ignore the snobbery and get into blended whisky

Single malt prices soar, but scotch should be fun and affordable

The Guardian - UK

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Tinned fish has had a makeover. Here are the 12 best, taste-tested by a food writer

From tinned mackerel to tuna and anchovies – these artisanal offerings are anything but basic

The Independent UK

Major UK supermarkets launch investigations after shocking food waste claims

The chains have been accused of sending edible food to landfill

The Independent UK

‘We want to make jacket potatoes sexy again!’: how the humble spud became a fast food sensation

After Spudulike closed in 2024, the reign of the jacket potato seemed over in the UK. But now the favourite is back, piled with new toppings, sold by new companies and promoted all over social media by potato influencers

The Guardian - UK

‘Robin Hood’ activists who targeted Crown Jewels plan London Waitrose raids

Group vows to 'clear out' supermarkets in Robin Hood-style raids against inequality

Evening Standard

‘Big, firm, crunchy’: the best supermarket granola, tasted and rated

This week, we got crunching on a batch of widely available granolas, tasting for flavour, ingredient quality and provenance

The Guardian - UK

Are Trader Joe’s tote bags the last vestige of American soft power?

No one wants to visit us any more – but they might pay $50,000 for a bag you could get here for $3

The Guardian - US

Ocado launches ‘small steak’ in new aisle for people on weight loss jabs

It follows retailers including Marks & Spencer, Waitrose and Greggs in advertising new ranges catering for those taking GLP-1 drugs.

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‘A classic citric-forward twang and complex flavour’: the best UK supermarket marmalade, tasted and rated

Which supermarket marmalades hit preserve perfection and which aren’t worth their rind?

The Independent UK

Which? cheapest supermarket of 2025 revealed

The most expensive store was bottom of the list every month last year

Evening Standard

Waitrose to create 550 jobs for new Bristol warehouse as it eyes expansion

The distribution centre will open in early 2027 and be run by logistics firm DHL, which is set to begin recruiting in spring.

The Guardian - UK

‘Extraordinary – a great alcohol alternative’: the best supermarket kombuchas, tasted and rated

These once obscure fizzy ferments are now widely available in our supermarkets – but which are a sparkling success and which leave you feeling a bit flat?

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The Guardian - UK

Waitrose urges customers not to drink Deeside water over shards of glass risk

Food Standards Agency issues product alert for still and sparkling 750ml bottles of Waitrose No 1 Deeside mineral water

The Independent UK

Waitrose issues ‘do not drink’ warning over bottled water glass shard risk

The supermarket said the water may contain shards of glass

The Guardian - UK

Is ‘coasting’ the perfect way to enjoy an alcoholic drink this New Year’s Eve?

Retailers say appetite for alcoholic drinks that are about half the strength of the traditional versions is soaring

The Guardian - UK

Kettles to roof leaks: expert tips on home care to avoid surprise bills

Prevention and and keeping on top of the small problems will save you money in the long term

The Guardian - UK

‘Classic Italian flavours with a subtle sweetness’: the best supermarket charcuterie antipasti, tasted and rated

Prosciutto, coppa, chorizo, jamón serrano … a selection of cured meats makes the perfect platter for Twixmas

Evening Standard

Boxing Day opening times for UK supermarkets including Asda, Sainsbury's and more

From Asda to Sainsbury’s, Boxing Day supermarket opening hours vary across the capital, with most stores reopening on reduced schedules.

Evening Standard

Pets At Home names former Waitrose boss James Bailey as chief executive

James Bailey replaces Lyssa McGowan after she quit abruptly in September.

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