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.
One of Leeds' most iconic brands is expanding with two city centre openings.
Coffee lovers, you're going to love this one.
North Star Coffee Roasters are one of the early pioneers of specialty coffee in the North of England and among the UK’s first B Corp-certified coffee roasters.
They've been keeping the people of Leeds awake since 2013, and you'll find their coffee across the country as well as at their current city centre locations.
One of their brand-new locations inside the Victoria Quarter will be opening next Monday 1 June.
Their new kiosk will be located outside Jo Malone London and marks the brand’s third site in Leeds.
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To celebrate the launch, North Star will be giving away 50 free coffees a day from Tuesday 2 June until Friday 5 June - a total of 200 free drinks across the opening week. Customers will be able to claim any coffee from the menu, with one free drink per person available on a first come, first served basis, each day.
Their other new site is expected to be on Great George Street, and we'll keep you updated with any news on that one as and when we know more.
Speaking about the opening, Holly Kragiopoulos, Co-founder of North Star, said: “Opening a third site in the centre of Leeds feels incredibly special for us. Leeds has always been at the heart of North Star, so being able to bring our coffee into Victoria Quarter is a huge milestone.
"We wanted to celebrate by giving something back to the city and welcoming both loyal regulars and new customers with free coffee throughout our opening week.”
Inside Leeds’ new neighbourhood bakehouse from the team behind Silver’s Deli
Clementine Hall
Silver's Bakehouse is finally here, and it's just as fabulous as we'd hoped.
Just when you thought Leeds’ favourite sandwich spot couldn't get any better, they go and open a bakery.
Silver's Bakehouse has opened its beautiful pastel green doors today over in Farsley to queues of excited fans eager to get their first taste.
So, what's on offer at Silver's Bakehouse?
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Well, as masterminds of the almighty sandwich you'll be happy to know you can still get one here. However, their iconic sub sarnies have had an Italian makeover and are now served in fresh, springy sourdough which is baked onsite.
Elsewhere on the menu you'll find brown butter buttermilk brownies (try saying that three times), a range of delicious cookies, sausage rolls, soft amaretti biscuits and Dark Arts tiramisu.
There's also a fab selection of Italian drinks on offer in a swanky new fridge, as well as a coffee menu so you can pick a brew to go hand in hand with your chosen baked good.
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The interior is just as gorgeous, complete with yellow walls, red tiles and a mirror hanging above the baker's table so you can really see all the magic happen.
And trust us, it is magic.
There's a couple of benches outside so you can plonk yourself in the sunshine to enjoy your sarnie, which is what we'll be doing in this glorious bank holiday sunshine.
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You can really tell this is a proper labour of love, and Chris and the team have done a cracking job of keeping that Silver's spirit in there.
Go and say hello to congratulate them on this fabulous new opening, it's a great addition to Farsley and the Leeds foodie scene.
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3rd November 2022 
