Sweet Surprises and Bold Innovations - Lindt Megastore in UK and M&S Wine Goes AI

Sweet News: Lindt to Open UK's Largest Chocolate Pick & Mix Megastore

Lindt is set to open a spectacular new megastore in London, featuring the UK's largest Lindor Truffle Pick & Mix experience.

Located in the heart of Piccadilly Circus, this store promises to be an immersive haven for chocolate enthusiasts. For the first time in the UK, Lindt will introduce its Master Chocolatiers, with three highly skilled, classically trained chocolatiers crafting fresh chocolate right before visitors' eyes. Alongside the chocolatiers, the store will feature a Lindt Chocolate bar, offering a variety of barista-style drinks, including rich hot chocolate, coffee, milkshakes, and ice cream.

Joel Burrows, CEO of Lindt & Sprüngli UK and Ireland, said: "We're thrilled to be bringing the exquisite taste of Lindt Chocolate to the heart of London. With 2025 marking Lindt & Sprüngli's 180th anniversary, what better way to celebrate this journey and enduring passion for captivating chocolate lovers worldwide, with the opening of this one-of-a-kind store – something truly unique to the UK".

The store will be opening at 2pm on 21^st March.

Click HERE to find out more about what's planned for the store.

M&S Launches AI-Powered Wine Selection Tool

M&S has launched an innovative AI wine finder tool to assist customers in choosing the perfect bottle from its extensive selection of over 400 wines.

The new rollout, developed in collaboration with US-based AI tech company Preferabli, will be available online for approximately 570 stores and featured at point-of-sale displays in 20 foodhalls across the UK.

Caroline Thompson-Hill, Head of Beers, Wine and Spirits at M&S Food, said: ""By utilising AI, the Wine Finder tool helps encourage customers to try different regions, grapes and bottles they've not considered before. By suggesting wines to try, we'll help customers make decisions in stores and hopefully find some new favourites".

Find out more about the new AI wine finder rollout HERE.

Whole Moon Launches 'First Ever' Coconut Milk Made with Whole Coconut Meat, No Creams or Oils

US plant-based beverage brand Whole Moon has launched a groundbreaking coconut milk product, touted as the 'first ever' to use whole coconut meat without any creams or oils.

The product is made using a unique process that combines whole-roasted almonds, oats, pistachios, soybeans, and coconut meat, creating a beverage with a rich, slightly nutty flavour and a full-bodied texture.

Susan Knight, President of Whole Moon, said: "We're thrilled to offer consumers the first coconut milk made from whole coconut meat – no creams, no oils, just pure, whole ingredients. This addition to our lineup stays true to our mission of delivering whole protein nutrition and a rich, satisfying taste in every sip. It's exactly what consumers love and what we're known for".

Whole Moon's products are launching nationwide at Sprouts in February 2025 and are already available at other retailers across the US including ShopRite, Fairway, Central Markets and more.

Click HERE to find out more about the new launch.

Red Bull Unveils White Peach Summer Edition

Red Bull has introduced its newest Summer Edition energy drink, White Peach, set to hit shelves on 2^nd March.

Described as having "notes of white peach, complemented by a hint of citrus peel for added zest and complexity", this new flavour will replace the Curuba Elderflower, which was Red Bull's Summer Edition last year.

Find out more about the zesty new flavour HERE.

Martha Stewart & José Andrés Join Forces for Bold New Cooking Competition Show 'Yes, Chef!'

Martha Stewart and José Andrés are joining forces for their exciting new NBC series, Yes, Chef!, which combines the high stakes of a cooking competition with the emotional depth of personal transformation.

The show will feature 12 talented chefs, each nominated by colleagues or loved ones, competing not only in the kitchen but in their own personal growth. The twist? While these chefs have exceptional skills, their egos, intensity, stubbornness, or impatience have held them back.

Yes, Chef! premieres 28^th April at 10 p.m. on NBC.