Costa Coffee, is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Summer food menu, filled with delicious new and returning favourites. The menu includes two new savoury Flatbreads, featuring tantalising flavours inspired by Middle Eastern cuisines. Available nationwide from today (subject to availability), these mouthwatering options promise to elevate your lunchtime experience with bold flavours and fresh ingredients.

Embark on a culinary journey with Costa Coffee’s newest Flatbreads in two sensational flavours – the new Chicken Shawarma Flatbread and the new Tandoori Spiced Bhaji Flatbread. An ideal choice for a summery picnic lunch, the latest addition of the Chicken Shawarma Flatbread features shredded shawarma chicken complemented by a creamy garlic yoghurt and sweet chilli sauce. Topped with tangy pink pickled onions and spinach, all wrapped in a scrumptious harissa spiced flatbread – and perfectly paired with a Peach Iced Tea!

Or experience a fusion of flavours with the new vegetarian option, the Tandoori Spiced Bhaji Flatbread. Featuring aromatic tandoori-spiced bhajis adorned with a refreshing cucumber and red onion raita dressing. Enhanced with sweet mango chutney and fresh spinach, all encased in a flavourful garlic and herb flatbread.

Or raise your lunch game with other tasty savoury and sweet offerings from the Summer menu, including:

• New Fab Falafel and Houmous Wrap: Crafted in collaboration with renowned plant-based experts BOSH!, this vegan wrap combines flavourful spinach and pine kernel falafels with spiced chutney and houmous, accompanied by pink pickled onions for a satisfyingly wholesome bite.
• New Sweet Chilli Chicken Wrap: Indulge your taste buds with this delightful wrap, including succulent roast chicken breast with a vibrant slaw mix of Edamame Beans, shredded carrot and cabbage. Enhanced with a tangy sweet chilli sauce with crisp lettuce, all filled into a chilli infused wrap. And why not complement the delicious lunch option with an Iced Latte.
• New Mango and Passionfruit Bircher: Kickstart your morning with a yummy yoghurt which has fresh apples and oats with a refreshing mango and passion fruit compote, finished with a sprinkle of coconut.
• New Triple Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake: Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent treat, featuring a biscuit base, topped with a baked vanilla batter with mouthwatering chocolate brownie dough balls. The dessert is finished with a layer of chocolate fudge sauce and a sprinkle of chocolate biscuit crumbs.
• Bubble Frappe Gingerbread Biscuit: A delightful gingerbread biscuit which is decorated with a coloured fondant icing in a wonderful bubble frappe design.
• New Sunny Shortcake Biscuit: Let the sun shine with the new shortcake biscuit, decorated with a sun-coloured fondant icing shape to embody the warmer weather of the season.
• New Gingernut Loaf Cake: Another delicious collaboration with BOSH!, the new moist Gingernut Loaf Cake offers a delightful blend of warm spices and comforting sweetness with a ginger frosting, topped with ginger biscuit crumb. For the ultimate afternoon treat, why not also enjoy a slice of the cake with a creamy Oat Latte!
• Returning sweet favourites: Costa Coffee is also bringing back beloved sweet classics, such as the Orange and Raspberry Victoria Sponge, the Chocolate Cornflake Cake, a Triple Chocolate Muffin, and the Belgian Chocolate Chunk Cookie.

Naomi Matthews, Food Innovation Director UK & Ireland at Costa Coffee, said: “We’re ready for Summer at Costa Coffee and excited to unveil our new food menu, which celebrates the vibrant flavours of the season and showcases our commitment to innovation and quality. From savoury Flatbreads inspired by global cuisines to tempting new fresh and sweet plant-based products created in collaboration with the talents at BOSH! – there’s something available to delight every taste bud this Summer.”

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Step into a whirl’d of imagination with Baskin-Robbins®’ exclusive menu lineup inspired by Paramount Pictures’ new film, IF, only in theatres starting May 17. Available for a limited time, treat your imagination to a delicious menu that invites ice cream lovers of all ages to sprinkle a little wonder into their everyday.

Inspired by the IF characters ‘Blue’ and ‘Blossom’ from the movie, sink your pink spoon into two new Flavors of the Month, Blue’s Boardwalk Bash and Blossom’s Berry Twirl. A carnival in a cup, Blue’s Boardwalk Bash combines blue raspberry flavored ice cream with crunchy OREO®* Cookie Pieces and cotton candy swirls. As sweet as Blossom herself, Blossom’s Berry Twirl combines strawberry and sweet cream ice creams with rainbow sprinkles and pink sugar cookie dough flowers. Guests can even transform these flavors into Blue or Blossom Creature Creations®, which come in a specialty cup with a character-inspired white chocolate topper.

Guests can also try Blossom’s Berry Twirl in the What IF? Sundae, which features a piece of confetti cake, Blossom’s Berry Twirl, sweet strawberry topping, rainbow sprinkles, whipped cream and a cherry. It’s a sundae as bright and imaginative as you are.

“As we grow up with all of life’s complications and curveballs, it’s easy to lose sight of our childlike wonder,” said Jerid Grandinetti, Vice President of Marketing & Culinary at Baskin-Robbins. “In collaboration with the IF Movie, we are excited to help guests rediscover their imagination and celebrate all of life’s little wonders with our delicious lineup of frozen treats.”

“Baskin-Robbins is one of the most iconic and beloved brands in the world, and we are thrilled to partner with them on IF,” said Michelle Hagen, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Brand Partnerships at Paramount Pictures. “The Baskin-Robbins experience celebrates the “what if” opportunity in every moment, in every flavor, and every delicious creation, and its ‘seize the yay’ philosophy embodies everything that moviegoers will experience when they see IF in theatres.”

Baskin-Robbins and the IF Movie are also going beyond the big screen with Imagination Station, an exclusive way to bring imaginary friends to life. Imagination Station invites fans to draw their IF online and see it magically transform into a one-of-a-kind picture of their IF. As an added sweet treat, participants will receive an offer to buy one scoop, get one 50% off** – because imaginary friends deserve a treat, too.

To treat your imagination in person, Baskin-Robbins will recreate the magic of IF through its Coney Island-inspired Treat Your Imagination 4D Photo Booth pop-up experience on May 18, at the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles from 1 to 7 p.m. PST. Guests can enjoy these limited-time flavors, an immersive photo booth, and the chance to win free ice cream for a year.

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As temperatures rise and we head towards Summer, Costa Coffee is thrilled to announce the return of its much-loved Iced Whipped Latte range. Following its viral success last Summer, the Nation’s Favourite Coffee Shop* heard fans’ cry for its return. Available in stores from the 2nd of May, the iconic lineup features Salted Caramel and Choco flavours, plus an irresistible new addition – White Chocolate.

With an exciting new flavour, Costa Coffee’s Iced Whipped Latte range promises to be the go-to cool beverage for coffee lovers. Available in small and medium sizes, each drink features a velvety-smooth layer of whipped coffee (with Costa Coffee being the only coffee brand to offer a whipped coffee topping!) – expertly combined with either dairy milk or a plant-based alternative**. Depending on the chosen flavour, the Iced Whipped Latte is complemented with a delectable selection of sauces – from white chocolate, rich salted caramel, or a delicious chocolatey flavour.

The range captivated Costa Coffee fans, garnering hundreds of positive reviews on TikTok praising its delightful taste and cold-coffee appeal. Customers also flooded social media platforms like X (previously Twitter) to express their love for the range, with one user commenting, “Costa knew what they were doing with the iced whipped latte.” Another X-user went as far as saying, “Whoever at Costa came up with the iced whipped latte deserves a raise and 10 extra days of annual leave.”

Sandra Ferreira, Beverage Innovation Director at Costa Coffee, expressed her excitement about the returning range: “We’ve listened to our fans and heard their demands which is why we’re excited to welcome back our Iced Whipped Latte range, with the introduction of the new White Chocolate flavour. We’re confident that our fans will fall back in love with the range all over again. Our customers have eagerly awaited the return of this iconic drinks range, and we’re delighted to bring them back in time for the warmer months.”

Available from the 2nd of May 2024 at Costa Coffee stores nationwide, the Iced Whipped Latte range is the ultimate companion for Summer adventures, offering a delicious way to stay cool and energised as the weather heats up.

But that’s not all! Alongside the return of the delicious Iced Whipped Latte range, as well as an all-year-round iced coffee selection, Costa Coffee is introducing an array of new and returning delicious and refreshing drinks to its Summer menu next week, including:

• New Raspberry Mini-Bubble Frappe
• New Blueberry Burst Bubble Tea
• Returning Blueberry Bubble Frappe
• Returning Tropical Mango Bubble Frappe
• Returning Mango Berry Bubble Tea
• Returning Watermelon and Mint Refresher
• Returning Apple and Rhubarb Refresher
• Returning Lemonade
• Returning Pink Lemonade

With so many refreshingly fun drinks to choose from, which will be your Summer go-to beverage at Costa Coffee to help you escape into that Summer feeling?

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Subway Canada is launching five new Globally Inspired Subs and one Bowl, the latest additions to the Subway Series menu. The launch brings crave-worthy international flavours, including new sauces, proteins, and toppings inspired by global destinations, to Canadians from coast to coast to coast.

Subway Canada introduced a whole new way to Subway last year with the launch of Subway Series, a collection of chef-crafted sandwiches, which can be ordered by name or number, building the perfect bite.

“Canada is breaking up with boring. Our research shows that Canadians, especially Gen Z, crave culinary exploration,” states Lisa Mazurkewich, Head of Marketing at Subway Canada. “Our menu is inspired by the multicultural landscape of Canada, it’s a twist on what you expect from Subway, and we’re so excited for everyone to try it.”

The full line-up of new Globally Inspired flavours includes:

• Tandoori Twist: Inspired by the traditional dish, a warm and bold Tandoori-spiced pork cutlet is paired with Monterey cheddar cheese and topped with spinach, tomato, banana peppers and crispy onions drizzled with a vibrant Tandoori-spiced sauce.
• Cuban Crunch: Inspired by the Cubano sandwich, a flavourful twist on the classic ham and cheese. It comes piled high with deli-style ham and juicy porchetta made with Canadian farm-raised pork and habanero cheese. Crispy onions, pickles, and lettuce provide a refreshing crunch, finished with Cuban-style sauce and smoky, tangy mustard.
• Nashville-Style Hot Chicken: the Nashville-style Hot Chicken sandwich comes loaded with rotisserie-style chicken drizzled in Nashville-style hot sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickles, crispy onions, and habanero jack cheese layered with cool, creamy Peppercorn Ranch.
• Chimichurri Steak & Cheese: Inspired by Argentina, where beef is king and traditionally paired with bright Chimichurri sauce. Thinly shaved tender steak is piled high atop a bed of spinach, green pepper, red onion, and tomatoes and topped off with melted cheese and, of course, that green Chimichurri sauce to pack a zesty punch.
• Little Sicily: Savoury capicola, and zesty pepperoni are paired with fresh veggies – lettuce, tomato, spinach, cucumbers, green peppers, red onions – and creamy mozzarella are on our fresh-baked Italian Herb and Cheese bread. It’s finished with a drizzle of garlic aioli, house sandwich sauce, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. CIAO!
• Shawarma Chicken Rice Bowl: Juicy rotisserie-style chicken seasoned with Shawarma spices on a bed of our wild rice blend loaded up with all the good stuff: lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, green peppers, red onions, pickles, crispy onions and shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top. This bowl is finished with a generous drizzle of tahini and hot sauce for that extra kick.

When curating the Globally Inspired line-up, Chef John Botelho, Culinary Manager at Subway Canada, set out on a personal taste adventure, drawing inspiration from global cuisines, conducting research and rigorous taste testing.

“We’re a curious nation when it comes to trying new dishes, which is why we were so inspired by the vast cuisines found at home and around the globe. We’re thrilled to be able to deliver something different to Canadians. No passport required!” shares Chef John.

In addition to bringing international flavours within reach across the country, Subway is thrilled to introduce two new vegetarian subs – The Big Veggie and Tandoori-Mozza – to Canadians as part of the Globally Inspired menu. Featuring savoury veggie-forward creations, creamy mozzarella, and our signature veggie patty, there are now even more reasons to say ‘Yesway!’

Time To Achieve Subway Global Status

On average, Canadians only need to travel 4km to reach their closest Subway restaurant. With the new Globally Inspired menu, they’ll be closer than they ever realized to tasting dishes inspired by flavours in Cuba, Nashville, Italy, and more. To celebrate, Subway Canada is launching an elite new travel contest for the most curious, adventure-loving, and hungry Canadians called Subway Global Status.

One tasty traveller will receive the ultimate upgrade to Subway Global Status for the all-star treatment, including a $10,000 travel gift certificate and 1 million Subway® MVP Rewards points!* Pack your bags and prepare to embark on your taste adventures at your local Subway and across the globe!  Head to @SubwayCanada on Instagram next week to learn more.

The Globally Inspired sandwiches and bowls are now available to Canadians through the Subway Series menu. They can be ordered in-store, on the Subway app and online.

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Subway is teaming up with T. Marzetti Company, a leading specialty foods manufacturer, to give consumers more of its most beloved sauces, just in time for National Sauce Month. Four sauce flavors, which can be used for dipping, cooking and more, are debuting at grocery stores and retailers across the country:

• Sweet Onion Teriyaki
• Roasted Garlic Aioli
• Baja Chipotle
• Creamy Italian MVP

“Subway fans love our signature sauces. Three of the new retail sauces – Sweet Onion Teriyaki, Roasted Garlic Aioli and Baja Chipotle – are inspired by guests’ in-restaurant favorites, and we’ve added an exclusive flavor to this collection with a Creamy Italian MVP, a new twist on Subway’s MVP Parmesan Vinaigrette®,” said Paul Fabre, Senior Vice President, Culinary and Innovation at Subway. “This partnership takes our sauces to another level and enables our fans to take their culinary creations from ordinary to extraordinary while also contributing to an important cause.”

The Subway® Sauce program helps support Fresh Start Scholarships – a program that offers tuition assistance to Sandwich Artists, Subway restaurant employees. Scholarship recipients receive $2,500 (USD) towards their secondary education. Since its inception, more than 1,700 scholarships have been awarded.

“Subway’s signature sauces have become industry icons and household names, helping to introduce beloved flavors like teriyaki and chipotle to millions of Americans,” said Carl Stealey, president of T. Marzetti Company’s retail business. “We’re honored that Subway trusted T. Marzetti to help build on that legacy and bring their sauces to kitchens across the country through this exclusive licensing agreement.”

Subway’s four 16-ounce bottled sauces will roll out to select U.S. grocers and retail stores next week, including Walmart, Kroger and Albertson’s, with more to be added. Subway and T. Marzetti also collaborated on recipes that highlight the unique flavor of each sauce, like Asian Chicken Bowl or Grilled Shrimp Salsa.

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In 2018, PepsiCo disrupted the sparkling water category with the launch of bubly sparkling water. Now, the company is shaking things up once again with a brand-new product…bubly burst. New bubly burst is a refreshing, flavor-forward, lightly sweetened sparkling water beverage with bold fruit flavors, bright colors, zero added sugar, and minimal calories. Beyond the new flavor experience bubly burst brings consumers the same fun and playfulness as the core bubly brand with cheeky sayings and friendly salutations on the bottle and cap.

As delicious as it is fun and fizzy, new bubly burst is available in six delightful flavors including: Triple Berry, Peach Mango, Watermelon Lime, Pineapple Tangerine, Cherry Lemonade and Tropical Punch. All flavors are just 10 calories or less, with no added sugar, a burst of fruit flavor and available in 100% recycled PET single serve 16.9oz bottles. bubly burst will be available nationwide in grocery, gas and convenience stores, as well as online. To find the new bubly burst in a store near you, please visit here.

“Since we created and launched the bubly brand six years ago, bubly has taken the sparkling water category by storm – skyrocketing to the #1 brand in awareness, and the #1 most preferred sparkling water brand in the marketplace¹.  As the category has become more mainstream, new consumers are coming into the space looking for solutions that have a stronger and slightly sweeter taste than a typical sparkling water, while maintaining many of the same credentials that the sparkling water category is known for today.  That is what bubly burst is bringing to the table – sparkling water with a delicious burst of fruit flavor, all brought about in a way that only the bubly brand can,” said Todd Kaplan, Chief Marketing Officer – Pepsi and Sparkling Water. “We are confident in the strength of the bubly brand to stretch into this new space, providing consumers with the same fun and playful energy they love and have come to expect from bubly. The launch of bubly burst is a big bet for our organization that will truly accelerate bubly’s growth to entirely new heights while expanding its consumer base as the brand continues to assert its leadership role within the sparkling water category.”

To celebrate the expanding bubly portfolio, bubly will kick off a 360-degree integrated campaign to drive awareness with a TVC spot and social, digital and e-commerce support. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/U38dH3taW84.

¹Kantar Brand Mind Share 2023 Annual Report.

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There’s a new way to get your faves faster. Baskin-Robbins® guests nationwide can now order flavorful ice cream scoops, cool beverages and yummy sundaes for pick up ahead of time with the new updates to the BR App.

With everyday favorites available in as little as 15 minutes, these new updates mean less time waiting and more time doing the things you love — like filling your stomach with the new Flavor of the Month, Mexican Chocolate Brownie. Baskin-Robbins fans can download the BR App in the Google Play or App Store. Most delicious download ever.

“When we set out to evolve the BR App experience, we kept digital convenience and guest feedback top-of-mind,” said Nicole Boutwell, Senior Director, Customer Marketing & Brand Experience. “With these expanded capabilities to our app, guests can enjoy their favorites faster and unlock new ways to celebrate all of life’s moments with ice cream.”

Guests can get the ice cream party started and save $3 on an order of $10 or more, available for all registered app users through May 17 with promo code TASTY* at checkout. Talk about a tasty app.

This spring, hop don’t walk to your nearest Baskin-Robbins. Just in time for Easter, the fan-favorite Hopscotch the Bunny Cake is back and features white chocolate bunny ears and feet, surrounded by a bed of grass made of icing and colorful sprinkles. And there’s a new cake on the block — the all-new Petal Pop Cake is a burst of vibrant hues and floral accents that is sure to delight your taste buds with the essence of spring. Guests can sweeten their celebration by pre-ordering these customizable ice cream cakes in the BR App or online.

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This month marks the debut of Coca-Cola’s first North American addition in over three years, introducing Coca-Cola Spiced and Coca-Cola Spiced Zero Sugar. These beverages feature a sophisticated flavor profile, enhancing the classic Coca-Cola taste with refreshing hints of raspberry and a carefully crafted blend of warm spices. Available in various packaging options, adorned with a sleek, raspberry-inspired design, they are now accessible throughout the United States and Canada.

“We know consumers are more and more willing to experiment with new and unique flavors,” said Sue Lynne Cha, Marketing VP, Coca‑Cola Trademark North America. “Coca‑Cola Spiced is not spicy, but it’s our boldest innovation yet. It’s Coca‑Cola with an unexpected, extraordinary twist.

Coca-Cola unveils The Spiced Shop in New York City, featuring an immersive art installation and AI-driven sampling experience. Collaborating with Emmy-winning actress Storm Reid, the brand brings this unique experience to life at 216 Lafayette in SoHo. The shop will be open to the public on March 1st and 2nd, offering guests the opportunity to express their taste and feelings, creating personalized visual representations of their Coca-Cola Spiced experience. Following this, an eight-week mobile sampling tour will extend the Spiced experience to fans across North America.

“Spiced is about feeling versus telling,” Cha added. “Everyone’s experience is unique, so rather than telling people what it’s like to drink Coca‑Cola Spiced, we want to convey how it feels to connect in a more authentic way.”

Coca‑Cola Spiced demonstrates the company’s accelerated approach to consumer-centric innovation. The brand came to life—from idea to shelf—in record time.

“Product development for us normally takes about 12 months, but this was done in seven weeks,” said Shakir Moin, Chief of Marketing, Coca‑Cola North America.

“We’re disrupting our ways of working to be faster than what the market expects of us. The mindset is that we’re a 137-year-old startup focused on bolder, faster, fewer innovations that delight consumers and create growth for the company.”

Coca-Cola Trademark prioritizes consumer choice by introducing new flavors and limited-time offerings (LTOs). Through the Coke Creations platform, launched in the past two years, they aim to innovate and provide unique products and experiences to fans worldwide, both offline and online. With nine LTOs already under the Coke Creations umbrella, product innovation remains pivotal for Coca-Cola’s growth. While Coca-Cola Spiced joins the permanent lineup in North America, the global Coca-Cola Creations platform continues to unveil limited-edition beverages and experiences inspired by cultural trends.

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Cambridge researchers have used artificial intelligence to predict the healthiness of café, takeaway and restaurant menus at outlets across Britain and used this information to map which of its local authorities have the most and least healthy food environments.

The findings, published in Health & Place, highlight the double burden faced by people living in the most deprived areas, where there tend to be more food outlets per capita – more than double the number in the least deprived areas – and these outlets tend to be less healthy.

‘Out-of-home’ food – whether that’s food eaten in a pub, café or restaurant or takeaway food – is an increasing part of how many people eat. But this food tends to be higher in calories, saturated fat and salt and less nutritious than food prepared at home.

Studies have shown consistently that the more an individual eats food out of home – especially fast food – the poorer the quality of their diet and the higher their body weight. In the UK, there also tend to be more fast food outlets in more deprived neighbourhoods.

Not all menus are equal, however – some will be healthier than others – but little is known about whether there are differences between neighbourhoods in the healthiness of out-of-home food outlets.

“Given the link between the food environment and diet, it’s important to understand how healthy this environment is at a local level. This will empower local authorities to take action to try and improve the consumer food environment.”

Yuru Huang, a Gates Cambridge Scholar at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge

To explore this, Huang and colleagues examined menus from almost 55,000 food outlets on Just Eat, an online food ordering and delivery platform. Each outlet’s menu was given a healthiness score of 0-12 (with 12 being the healthiest) based on a number of factors including: the number of special offers (such as meal deals or family meals), desserts, salads, chips, milk, water, and the diversity of vegetables.

As not every food outlet is on Just Eat, the team turned to an artificially-intelligent ‘deep learning’ model, trained on a subset of Just Eat data, to predict menu healthiness of every out-of-home food outlet in Britain – a total of almost 180,000 outlets. These outlets were classified into four categories:

• cafés, snack bars, and tea rooms
• fast food and takeaways
• pubs, bars, and inns
• restaurants

The only information available for all out-of-home food outlets were the outlets’ names and hygiene ratings. When the team tested their model, they found that the outlet’s name was the best at predicting the healthiness of its menu.

While the complexities of menu healthiness cannot be accurately captured by name only, the researchers validated their results against a different set of test data from Just Eat to that used in the model training, and against real menus from outlets in Cambridge and Peterborough to demonstrate that the model works.

Restaurants were found, on average, to have the healthiest menus, followed by: cafes, snack bars, and tea rooms; pubs, bars, and inns; and lastly fast food and takeaways.

The team used geographical data to map the food outlets, summarising the average menu healthiness of all out-of-home food outlets at the local authority level. Local authority districts with the highest menu healthiness scores included City of London, Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster. The local authority districts with the lowest menu healthiness scores were Northeast Lincolnshire, Luton, and Kingston upon Hull.

The researchers found that, in general, the higher the level of deprivation in an area, the lower the average menu healthiness across its out-of-home food outlets – and all four categories of food outlets tended to be less healthy in more deprived areas.

Not only that, but out-of-home food outlets also tended to cluster in more deprived areas. In the most deprived areas, there were 8.39 food outlets per 1,000-3,000 people, compared to just 3.85 in the least deprived areas.

“There’s a clear pattern between the healthiness of menus at out-of-home food outlets in an area and its level of deprivation. This can create a ‘double burden’ for people living in deprived neighbourhoods, where there are more outlets and these tend to be less healthy, compared to less deprived neighbourhoods.”

Yuru Huang

“On top of this, there are studies that show, for example, that people with the lowest income were more likely to be obese when living in areas with a high proportion of fast-food outlets. This could even create a ‘triple burden’ for people living in these areas.”

The researchers acknowledge that the menu healthiness score does not capture the intricate nuances of the menu, such as portion size, cooking methods, and levels of food processing. This could be important, as interventions such as healthy catering awards introduced by local government focus on aspects like smaller portion sizes, reducing salt, and switching cooking oils.

This work was supported by the Medical Research Council and Gates Cambridge.

Source: University of Cambridge

As the calendar marks a special occasion with the rare appearance of February 29th, Costa Coffee is gearing up to celebrate this Leap Year in style with a brand-new menu. The Nation’s Favourite Coffee Shop* is leaping into Spring with new fresh, tasty products joining and returning to stores nationwide this Thursday (29th February 2024). As we head into a new season, which delicious item will be your Spring go-to?

Indulgent drinks range made with KITKAT® returns with a Frappé twist

Costa Coffee is thrilled to announce the triumphant return of the scrumptious drinks range made with KITKAT®.  Costa Club members have an amazing advantage, with access to the drinks two weeks before anyone else:

• Introducing the latest sensation, the irresistible new KITKAT® Frappé, a creamy blended chocolate Frappé, topped with Light Whip and delicious KITKAT® pieces.
• Welcome back the beloved KITKAT® Mocha and the KITKAT® Hot Chocolate. Both drinks are topped with Light Whip and are sprinkled with crunchy KITKAT® pieces.
• All drinks from the KITKAT® range are finished with a yummy wrapped KITKAT® Bunny Mini on the side (when served in-store and takeaway), perfect to enjoy later or share with a friend.

Signature coffee – Costa-mised

Get ready to tantalise your taste buds as Costa Coffee unveils the latest syrup for customers to personalise (or Costa-mise) their hot or cold coffee with – the new Cinnamon Bun Syrup. This syrup is set to elevate the coffee experience with the sweet flavours reminiscent of a freshly baked Cinnamon Bun. Available at Costa Coffee stores nationwide, as well as Costa Express machines, bring the warmth of a Cinnamon Bun into your cup – wherever you are! Other ways to make your Costa coffee your own is by choosing from a variety of tasty toppings, Light Whip (suitable for vegans), delicious syrups, and sauces.

What’s more, the Nation’s Favourite Coffee Shop is known for its core coffee offerings, from an Iced Latte to a creamy Cappuccino. But did you know that Costa Coffee paved the way for the Flat White fourteen years ago, becoming the first High Street coffee shop chain to introduce the drink in the UK?

The velvet, luxurious Flat White is a combination of rich espresso and velvet steamed milk, handcrafted in store and finished with a beautiful Florette. Or for something cold, Costa Coffee’s Iced Flat White is served over ice, and topped with a unique layer of cold foam – which is like sipping on clouds with its deliciously thick and marshmallow-like texture. And why not show your love for your favourite Costa coffee and pair your Flat White with a brand new Flat White Keyring, costing £4.50.

Exciting savoury additions

Prepare your taste buds for a flavoursome treat with our new savoury lineup:

• Say hello to the new Halloumi and Chargrilled Veg Toastie, bursting with tasty halloumi and chargrilled vegetables, chilli relish and fresh spinach, all packed on multi-seed bread.
• For your spring protein, why not try the new Chicken N’Duja Toastie, paired alongside an Iced Americano. Featuring roast chicken and ‘Nduja, with roasted peppers, béchamel and tomato & oregano sauce. Finished with mozzarella and mature cheddar, on multi-seed bread.
• The new Roast Chicken and Bacon Sandwich is ideal for a lunchtime break, with roast British chicken and beechwood smoked bacon, and chicken gravy mayonnaise on delicious, malted bread.
• For those seeking a refreshing and satisfying bite, the new Melon Pot is here to make snacking a simple delight, featuring juicy Honeydew, Cantaloupe and Watermelon chunks.
• What’s more, Costa Coffee is launching two exciting breakfast deals from the 29th of February for customers to enjoy a pick-me-up in the morning. Choose from either a selected drink and a tasty breakfast bap from £6.49**, or a selected drink combined with either a buttery, flaky croissant, or toast from £4.99***

Sweet temptations 

Indulge your sweet tooth into an array of mouthwatering treats, including:

• One for the chocolate-lovers is the new Blooming Lovely Chocolate Cake, which features layers of scrumptious chocolate frosting and is finished with beautiful white chocolate flowers to celebrate the start of springtime, and yummy sprinkles.
• Nothing quite says Spring like a Carrot cake, and this delicious new and improved Carrot and Walnut Cake is topped and filled across three layers with soft cream cheese butter icing and decorated with smooth walnut nibs.
• Why not pair one of the returning drinks made with KITKAT® with the beloved Chocolate Muffin made with KITKAT® Bunny. This chocolate muffin is filled with KITKAT® flavoured paste and is topped with frosting and a KITKAT® Bunny Mini.
• Perfect for the Easter season, especially when paired with a Flat White, is the Mini Egg Cookie, made with egg shaped solid milk chocolate in a coloured candy shell.
• Why not go for the fan-favourite Chocolate Cornflake Nest, featuring chocolate covered cornflakes in a nest shaped cake, with candy covered chocolate eggs.

On-the-go delights and home enjoyment 

If you’re needing some energy or to be refreshed on a Spring walk in the park, head to one of over 14,000 Costa Express machines nationwide to enjoy your favourite cup of barista-quality coffee on-the-go. Prepared with freshly grounded beans and fresh milk, ensuring a consistently high-quality taste.

Or why not kickstart your day by reaching for one of Costa Coffee’s ‘The Big Latte’ 750ml ready-to-drink coffees. Offering a bigger size of existing favourite flavours, they are perfect to grab from the fridge on busy mornings when you need a quick pick-me-up. Customers can choose between velvety ‘Latte’ and sweet ‘Caramel Latte’, or for plant-based customers, they can enjoy the creaminess of the ‘Oat Latte’.

Some moments are best enjoyed at home, surrounded by the beauty of Spring. With Costa Coffee’s Barista Creations 225g range, customers can enjoy a barista-style Costa Coffee experience at home – offering an amazing 15 coffee servings per tub. Featuring Salted Caramel and Creamy Cappuccino flavours, simply scoop, add hot water, stir and enjoy a deliciously creamy coffee instantly.

Naomi Matthews, Food Commercial Director UK & Ireland at Costa Coffee said: “What better way to celebrate an extra day of the year than by visiting a Costa Coffee and trying our new and vibrant Spring menu. Blooming in stores on the 29th of February, we’re excited to welcome back the return of the KITKAT® drinks range with an indulgent newcomer, as well as tasty new and returning favourites across our sweet and savoury ranges – Spring has never tasted this good!”

Source: Costa Coffee