After a recent survey found that 39% of people want Bountys banned for good, confectionary company Mars has made the decision to take them out of some tubs.
Heaven for some, but hell for others, the coconut-filled Bounty bar is always the most controversial chocolate in a Celebrations tub.
But this Christmas, Bounty haters across the UK will be pleased to hear that they can get their hands on Bounty-less tubs of the festive chocolates at selected Tesco stores, reports The Manc.
Available right up until 18 December, the new limited-edition ‘No Bounty’ tubs will be packed full of extra Mars, Snickers, Milky Way, Galaxy, and Maltesers sweets to make up for the missing Bounty bars.
It comes after Mars’ own recent survey of 2,000 Brits aged between 18 and 65 suggested that 18% of people would feel irritated to find that Bounty bars were the only ones left in the tub, and 58% believed it could potentially even lead to a family argument.
22% of people liked Bounty the least out of all the tub’s options, and 28% even said they feel coconut has no place in a chocolate bar at all.
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It also comes after the success of last year’s popular headline-grabbing Bounty Return Scheme, which gave those Bounty haters the option to return their unwanted chocolates and swap them for the fan-favourite Maltesers after the Christmas period.
But despite all these recent findings from the survey and return scheme, Mars said it isn’t quite ready to make a final decision about removing the chocolate all together, as 18% named the Bounty as their favourite.
Bounty was found to be more popular with a “more mature palette”, as 38% of people over the age of 55 chose it as their preferred treat in the Celebrations selection.
Speaking on the launch of the ‘No Bounty’ trial, Emily Owen – Senior Brand Manager at Celebrations – explained: “You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone, and to those loyal – and secret – Bounty lovers out there, there’s still a chance they’ll make a return after the trial.”
The ‘No Bounty’ trial is rolling out across 40 Tesco Christmas Market locations, and you have until 18 December to make the most of it.
The Good Food Guide has just released its list of the 100 best local restaurants in Britain – and one in Sheffield has made the list.
The latest edition of the Best 100 Local Restaurants list celebrates the very best venues that are loved by their communities.
A team of reviewers and inspectors scour the country to find the best of the best, and this year a beloved Sheffield restaurant has earned its rightful place back on the list.
The Orange Bird over in Hillsborough is an award-winning South African restaurant that may be small in size, but the flavours coming out of the kitchen are anything but.
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The Orange Bird has become one of the city’s biggest word-of-mouth food spots, with locals flocking there for its bold, modern South African-inspired cooking and seriously impressive braai dishes.
And if you’ve ever tried getting a reservation, you’ll already know just how in-demand this place has become.
Run by Anne Horner and Matthew Duggan-Jones, The Orange Bird has built a loyal following thanks to its vibrant menu packed with smoky, fire-cooked flavours, quality local ingredients, and dishes made for sharing around the table.
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But don't just take our word for it, here's what the Good Food Guide said: "The Hillsborough district of Sheffield is home to Matthew Duggan-Jones' homage to his South African heritage, in which the braai barbecue is a long-standing social tradition.
"Behind the Orange Bird’s dark-hued facade, there is always the infectious feeling of a party going on – 'it’s consistently delicious, exciting and inviting,' notes one local."
The Orange Bird was placed at number 54, which we think is pretty good going.
You can read the full list by the Good Food Guide here.
Read more: The Hillsborough restaurant redefining bold South African flavours in Sheffield
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Leeds restaurant crowned one of the best local restaurants in Britain just three months after opening
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The Good Food Guide has just released its list of the 100 best local restaurants in Britain – and three Leeds spots have made the list.
The latest edition of the Best 100 Local Restaurants list celebrates the very best venues that are loved by their communities.
A team of reviewers and inspectors scour the country to find the best of the best, and this year three restaurants in Leeds have earned themselves a place on the numbered list.
One in particular has been included just three months after opening.
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The Smithfield opened in April taking over the old Reliance space on North Street, and it's safe to say they had very big shoes to fill.
But they have done with ease, celebrating Yorkshire produce to a crowd that are overjoyed to see the space being brought back to life.
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Here's what the Good Food Guide had to say after awarding The Smithfield with 80th place: "Opening in one of the city’s most hallowed restaurant sites was always going to invite comparison. In its day, the Reliance was a much-loved neighbourhood haunt that became the gateway drug for a generation of Leeds foodies, and a return to its burgundy paint job was a statement of intent from its new owners.
"Head chef James Donovan's CV includes Clerkenwell's Rochelle Canteen, and you don't have to do much dusting to see the Fergus and Margot Henderson's nose-to-tail fingerprints: pig's head, ox heart, hogget, and a meritocratic approach to the menu with produce leading the way – occasionally nudged along by a well-timed dollop of gribiche or a slick of bisque."
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Elsewhere on the list, it won't come as a surprise to see that the ever-so-brilliant Bavette has been crowned in 16th place. Described as a "convivial neighbourhood bistro in the northerly suburb of Horsforth" that perfectly exudes a "Franco-Yorkshire alliance".
And lastly for Leeds, the ultra-cool Empire Cafe takes spot 31 where "owners Sam Pullan and Nicole Deighton have done a grand job here, rekindling the nostalgia while making the place feel emphatically of the moment, 'high-class yet down-to-earth'."
It's a trio of great wins for Leeds' foodie scene, and you can read the full list here.
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3rd November 2022 
