Asda to offer giant avocados that are three times larger than regular ones Sean Murphy November 12, 2018 Food, In the News, Producers The supermarket chain will be offering the new avocados at £1.60, with each of them weighing in at between 480g to 670g - making them three times the size of regular avocados. Grown in the fertile soils...
Lidl release second Scottish gin festival line up Sean Murphy October 31, 2018 Drink, Gin, In the News Following their popular initial spring promotion, which sold at a rate of over 130 bottles per hour in the first week of sales, the supermarket chain has teamed up with eight Scottish producers to create a...
Video: Lidl confirm opening date of new opening at Giffnock Wholefoods site Sean Murphy October 31, 2018 Food, In the News The company confirmed that its new supermarket on Fenwick Road in Giffnock, will open its doors for the first time on Thursday 8th November. Customers will be invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony...
ALDI reveals list of 35 craft beers that will feature in its 16th Scottish Beer Festival Sean Murphy October 11, 2018 Craft Beer, Drink Kicking off from the 11th October, the festival will see featured breweries from across the country enjoy a share of the £115,000 deal. Starting at only £1.49 for a 330ml bottle, the festival aims...
Lidl’s pop-up gin bar is coming to Edinburgh in November Alex Watson October 9, 2018 Drink, Gin, In the News Guests at the Lidl House of Hortus will enjoy samples from the budget supermarket's Hortus Gin range, served by a dedicated team of mixologists who will offer a customised gin and botanical pairing...
Scottish beer fans rejoice, Mikkeller is launching a range of beers in M&S Sean Murphy October 4, 2018 Craft Beer, Drink, In the News Already on the shelves, the intriguingly named Mikkeller beers are available in 330ml cans and priced at £2.50 each. Mikkeller was set up in Copenhagen in 2006 by maths and physics teacher Mikkel Borg...
Asda are launching foot-long pigs in blankets for Christmas Sean Murphy September 21, 2018 Christmas, Food, In the News Described as a "head-turning, sausage showstopper" for this year’s Christmas table, the new product will be gluten-free and is made using over 500g of British Red Tractor pork and wrapped with 100g of juicy...
Aldi has launched a colour changing Scottish gin and we can’t wait to try it Sean Murphy July 18, 2018 Drink, Gin, In the News Partnering with McQueen Gin at the Trossachs Distillery in Callendar, the brand has launch a special limited-edition Forest Fruits Colour Changing Gin. Exclusively available from Scottish Aldi stores from...
A £17 supermarket whisky wins big at the Scotch Whisky Masters Scotsman Food and Drink Staff June 15, 2018 Drink, Drink, In the News, Whisky Beating off stiff competition the Ben Bracken Speyside Single Malt, won a coveted Gold Award in the Speyside Standard category. The Standard Blended Malt award also claimed a Silver medal with the Abrachan...
These 10 supermarket ‘hacks’ can save you money on your weekly food shop Scotsman Food and Drink Staff May 29, 2018 Producers As more and more gets thrown into the trolley, the total cost can often prove a bit of a shock when you reach the checkout. But there are plenty of simple tips and tricks that can save a few pounds. For...
