M&S Teddington

Marks & Spencer in Teddington has reopened, after undergoing a full makeover to deliver a better shopping experience for customers

The transformed fresh market-style M&S Food offers fresh seasonal produce, an in-store bakery serving a selection of bread and pastries including Collection Sourdough – each loaf made through a 30-hour process.

There’s also a dedicated Flower Shop and Wine Shop, as well as Click & Collect point for online orders – and lots of M&S’ newly launched products.

A Fishy Opportunity with MSC

Do take time to vote for those companies making waves in sustainability in seafood with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). 

It’s the world’s most recognised ecolabel seafood and it can be seen on everything from tinned fish to tuna steaks.

And for the first time, the MSC UK Product of the Year Award at this year’s MSC and ASC UK Awards will be judged exclusively by a public vote…so you can vote!

You Could be a Winner!

What’s more voters could win a paddle-board from B-Corp certified Red as first prize, as well as either a £200 or £100 voucher for Cornish-based clothing company Finisterre, as second and third prizes.

Voting is now open until the end of the day on Friday 30 August. To participate, you must visit https://www.msc.org/uk/awards/product-of-the-year-2024 for the chance to help crown the winner and perhaps be a winner yourself..

Borlotti Beans from Bold

If, like us, you’re a fan of beans, you’ll be pleased to hear that Bold Bean Co, the company that’s shaken up the pulse market, has recently added borlotti beans to its range. 

Grown in Northern Italy, the beans can be eaten straight from the jar and used in a wide variety of dishes as a substitute for meat, offering an excellent source of protein in its own right. 

They lend themselves particularly well to Italian recipes, but are so versatile and delicious you’ll have fun experimenting with your own recipes.

Jars of Bold Bean Co’s borlotti beans (£4) will be available to buy in June from boldbeanco.com and independent retailers.

A Saucy New Number from Heinz 

Liven up your food with new Heinz X Morley’s Fried Chicken Sauce. 

Developed with Morley’s, the cult South London fried chicken institution, the, then, limited-edition sauce set the internet on fire last year. Due to popular demand and social media hype, the sauce is back. Made with tomatoes, paprika, onions, and a hint of chilli, this blend of sweet and spicy flavours, can be used to elevate a range of cuisines from burgers, halloumi and rice, lamb, pizza and of course, chicken. 

It also makes a great dip, but I warn you, it’s very moreish!  Widely available now, at around £3.39

Biotiful Dessert Drinks

Biotiful Gut Health, the UK’s leading Kefir brand, has launched a range of Delightful Kefir Drinks.

This new range offers a naturally delicious drink that combines mainstream dessert-inspired flavours with healthy Kefir full of live cultures.

Available in three flavours:  Banoffee Pie; Caramelised Biscuit and Lemon Drizzle,all three are a source of calcium and vitamin B12 for gut health and immunity support, as well as being high in protein and low in fat. 

RRP of £2.25 for a 500ml bottle, from Ocado.

The Taste of Summer – From Denmark

Regular readers will know that I love this range of liquorice sweets from Denmark.

You can enjoy the fruity flavours of the sunny season with the LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW SUMMER collection, inspired by the vibrant tastes of Danish summertime.

The collection includes two fruity flavours, Sour Strawberry and Lemon, joined by a fabulously fruity selection box. The limited edition range is available to order online and purchase in-store at LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW stores in Canary Wharf, Monmouth Street and Westfield London, John Lewis, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Fenwick and online for national distribution at lakridsbybulow.co.uk,