Sainbury’s becomes first UK supermarket to sell edible insects
Roasted crickets are now on the menu at Sainsbury’s as it becomes the first UK supermarket to stock edible insects.
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Most food served in schools sourced outside Scotland, data shows
Less than a fifth of food served in schools is from Scotland, according to new figures.
Inflation steady as lower food and clothing prices offset energy hikes
Inflation was unchanged in October as higher prices for utilities and petrol were offset by a slide in food and clothing costs.
Expansion on the cards for Zizzi owner as sales rise to £280m
The owner of Italian restaurants Zizzi and ASK has revealed a year of strong sales growth as it eyes expansion plans but said its profits were flat after absorbing higher costs.
Sainsbury’s sees uncertain consumer outlook in ‘unprecedented times’
Sainsbury’s has added to fears over lacklustre consumer spending in the run up to Christmas, as it warned over an uncertain outlook amid “unprecedented times”.
Sainsbury’s warns over consumer outlook as half-year profits rise
Supermarket Sainsbury’s has cautioned over an “uncertain” consumer outlook and highly competitive market ahead of Christmas, as it posted a 20% rise in half-year profits.
JENNY HJUL: Vengeance of the vegans
It might not be the supermarket of choice in Scotland, where there are only seven branches, mostly in the Central Belt, but over-priced, middle-class Waitrose has a loyal, if small, clientele here.
POLL: The Great British Bake Off final….Did the judges get it right with Rahul?
About 7.5 million people tuned in to watch Rahul Mandal be crowned the winner of The Great British Bake Off on Tuesday night.
‘I’ve never had a bad bridie’: Locals hit back after Forfar’s famous delicacy branded ‘low quality processed meat product’
An Angus councillor has launched an astonishing attack on the world-famous Forfar bridie, branding it a “low quality processed meat product” that is not fit to feature in a planned £15 million food culture hub.
READERS’ LETTERS: Out of hours care an essential local service
Sir, – A petition calling for the reinstatement of the out of hours GP services at St Andrews Hospital has gained almost 6,000 signatures – a high number from this community in less than a month.