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Food & drink

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<p>The experts have rounded up the best plonks from the supermarket</p>
Wine

Best Sainsbury’s wines to buy this weekend, according to experts

<p>Fan the flames of love with a top-notch fizz for less</p>
Wine

Experts share top supermarket champagnes and sparkling wines to buy

<p>Whether hailing from the same region or matching the same dry notes, these rosé bottles are worth a try</p>
Wine

Experts reveal best supermarket rosés perfect for sunny spring days

<p>Look out for these affordable bottles on your next shop</p>
Wine

9 best supermarket wines right now according to sommeliers and experts

Supermarket favourites

<p>These colourful tubs have become as much a part of the season as mince pies<a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/christmasgifts/food/best-mince-pies-b2662542.html"></a> and crackers </p>
Christmas

The cheapest supermarket to buy Celebrations, Quality Street and more

<p>These sandwiches are met with high anticipation every year</p>
Food

We tasted 8 of the best supermarket Christmas sandwiches for 2025

<p>Thanks to Prime delivery, the whisky will arrive the next day</p>
Spirits

An expert recommended this £23 whisky – and it’s perfect for gifting

Wine recommendations

<p>The expert compares the wine to a kombucha</p>
Wine

M&S new cloudy rosé is perfect for picnics, according to a wine expert

<p>The Aldi plonk costs just £9.99</p>
Wine

Expert says this £10 Aldi wine is like something you’d find in a bar

<p>From deep reds to zesty cremants, there’s something for everyone in the offer</p>
Wine

Sainsbury’s is offering 25% off these wines – from cremant to rose

<p>We’ve found offers on bottles recommended by wine experts</p>
Deals

Best supermarket wine deals to shop in February 2026

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Beer and cider reviews

<p>The Prince and Princess of Wales toured breweries on the Bermondsey Beer Mile in London</p>
Beer, Cider & Perry

Reducing alcohol like Kate Middleton? Try these non-alcoholic beers

<p>Enjoy a drink at the end of the day without worrying about the after-effects</p>
Beer, Cider & Perry

13 best alcohol-free beers for Dry January 2026 (and beyond)

<p>If tinnies don’t cut it, upgrade to a freshly pulled pint of Guinness, IPA, cider and more </p>
Beer, Cider & Perry

Best home beer dispensers 2026, tested for pouring the perfect pint

Spirits

<p>Shop the best bottles from Aldi, Tesco and more</p>
Spirits

Best supermarket whiskies, according to industry experts

<p>From Jim Beam to Buffalo Trace, I taste tested a range of bourbons for all budgets</p>
Spirits

Best bourbons for 2026, taste-tested by a spirits expert

<p>Sample drams from India, Denmark, Japan and beyond</p>
Spirits

Best whisky from around the world, from scotch to single malt

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Alcohol-free drinks

<p>Giving up alcohol had a huge impact on my life</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Why going sober was one of the best things I’ve ever done

<p>Giving up alcohol had a huge impact on my life</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Why going sober was one of the best things I’ve ever done

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Supplements

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Trusted ways to feel your best this summer

<p>Vitamin D could help to prevent colon cancer</p>
Health and Wellbeing

Vitamin could slash colon cancer risk by half – but there’s a catch

<p>Researchers have tested three supplements they say could help keep people healthy during hot summer workouts</p>
Lifestyle

Three supplements to help you exercise in the heat

<p>Researchers have tested three supplements they say could help keep people healthy during hot summer workouts</p>
Health & Families

Researchers say three supplements could help boost your summer workout

Protein

<p>Peas are a budget-friendly source of fibre and protein</p>
Lifestyle

The cheap vegetable to add to enhance meals with protein and fibre

<p>Peas are a reliable way to add protein, fibre and nutrients without adding too much cost or complexity</p>
Food and Drink

Five reasons why peas are worth including in your diet

<p>A Cappuccino cup is pictured</p>
Science

Scientists may have just found key reason why coffee is good for you

<p>Whey protein popularity has surged in the past 12 months, with experts attributing the trend to a rise in weight-loss medication </p>
Health & Families

How the rise of weight-loss jabs has boosted whey protein sales

More from Food and Drink

<p>I tried everyday budget heroes and luxury butters worth splurging on </p>
Food & Drink

I’ve found the best supermarket butters from Tesco, Asda and more

Food & Drink

I’ve found the best supermarket butters from Tesco, Asda and more

<p>I tried everyday budget heroes and luxury butters worth splurging on </p>
<p>I tested these over a three month period, to find out which ones are worth your cash </p>
Beauty

Best beauty subscription boxes, ranked by a beauty expert

<p>My review focussed on mature cheddar</p>
Food & Drink

Best supermarket cheddar for 2026, taste-tested

<p>Probiotics can ease stomach issues, improve skin health and help maintain gut health long term</p>
Food & Drink

I tested the best probiotics supplements for improving gut health

<p>I tested bars with a range of cocoa percentages</p>
Food & Drink

Best supermarket dark chocolates, taste-tested

<p>I tested bars with a range of cocoa percentages</p>
Food & Drink

Best supermarket dark chocolates, taste-tested

<p>We put bread from Tesco, Waitrose and other big supermarkets to the test to see which are worth their dough</p>
Food & Drink

Best supermarket sourdough for 2026, taste-tested by a food editor

<p>You can choose from keto, vegan, high protein and flexitarian meals </p>
Subscription Boxes

Green Chef recipe box review 2026: An honest verdict

<p>Each week you can choose from more than 75 different recipes</p>
Deals

Gousto discount codes for May 2026 – exclusive 50% off

<p>The best supermarket hot sauces include M&S’s chipotle, pineapple and garlic sauce, and Ed Sheeran’s Tingly Ted’s blend </p>
Food & Drink

The best supermarket hot sauces – taste-tested and reviewed

<p>Gousto is among the most popular recipe boxes </p>
Subscription Boxes

I swapped Hello Fresh for Gousto – but which meal kit box is best?

<p>I saved on the washing up by cooking a Sunday roast in my air fryer</p>
Food & Drink

I cooked an entire Sunday roast in an air fryer

<p>Experts recommend taking 10 micrograms or 400IU of vitamin D daily </p>
Food & Drink

Best vitamin D supplements 2026, tested by a wellness expert

<p>An expert weighed in on the products I tested</p>
Food & Drink

Best apple cider vinegar products, recommended by health experts

<p>From picnics in the park to barbecues, enjoy your favourite drink with zero fuss this summer</p>
Food & Drink

Aperol Spritz launches ready-to-drink cans ahead of festival season

<p>Whether you're after red, white, rosé, or sparkling, these experts know which vinos to buy</p>
Food & Drink

Best Tesco wines right now, according to experts

<p>The recipe remains unchanged since 1919 </p>
Deals

Aperol Spritz deal: Get a bottle for just £10 at Amazon now

Deals

Aperol Spritz deal: Get a bottle for just £10 at Amazon now

<p>The recipe remains unchanged since 1919 </p>
<p>All the oils in this review are extra virgin olive oil, which is the highest quality</p>
Food & Drink

Best supermarket olive oils 2026, taste-tested by a food editor

<p>This delivery service is hugely popular for good reason </p>
Subscription Boxes

I’m a culinary-challenged home cook. Here’s my review of Hello Fresh

<p>I asked experts key questions on collagen supplements</p>
Food & Drink

Best collagen supplements 2026, reviewed for glowing skin

<p>Calo claims it can save you hours each week by delivering nutritious meals to your door – I gave it a try to find out if this was true</p>
Food & Drink

Calo meal delivery review 2026: Plus exclusive discount code

<p>Calo claims it can save you hours each week by delivering nutritious meals to your door – I gave it a try to find out if this was true</p>
Food & Drink

Calo meal delivery review 2026: Plus exclusive discount code

<p>Wine experts turn their attentions to the Italian fizz</p>
Champagne, Prosecco & Sparkling Wine

The best supermarket prosecco from £5.99, handpicked by sommeliers

<p>The Waitrose range this year has something for everyone</p>
Easter

The tastiest hot cross buns at Waitrose

<p>I selflessly sampled a range of hot cross buns, to bring you the best</p>
Food & Drink

The best hot cross buns to enjoy this Easter weekend, taste-tested

<p>We’ve rounded up the best deals on all you need for an Easter roast</p>
Easter

Sainsbury’s lamb is ‘better than half price’ right now

<p>The bank holiday roast deal includes meat and two sides for £20</p>
Easter

I taste-tested M&S’s £20 Easter meal deal – is it worth it?

<p>The enormous egg weighs more than 1kg</p>
Easter

I put Hotel Chocolat’s 1kg chocolate ostrich egg to the taste test

<p>Supermarkets are embracing the pistachio trend this year</p>
Easter

3 delicious pistachio Easter eggs to buy at the supermarket

<p>From pistachio to a new Lindt bunny, there’s an ‘eggscellent’ range of treats on offer this Easter</p>
Easter

I’ve taste-tested dozens of Easter eggs and these are the 15 best

<p>This wine comes expert recommended</p>
Food & Drink

Tesco’s English sparkling wine is made just like champagne

<p>The promotion is simple to enter</p>
Food & Drink

Lidl is offering 100,000 shoppers £50 off their shop – here’s how

<p>Vegans can make serious muscle gains with these protein powder picks </p>
Food & Drink

Best vegan protein powders 2026, tested by fitness experts

Food & Drink

Best vegan protein powders 2026, tested by fitness experts

<p>Vegans can make serious muscle gains with these protein powder picks </p>
<p>All of these hampers have been taste-tested</p>
Food & Drink

Best hampers for luxury gifts in 2026

<p>Tesco has your Easter food covered this year</p>
Easter

What are Tesco’s Easter opening times – plus the best deals to know

<p>These are selling out nationwide</p>
Easter

M&S has launched a dippy egg cheesecake for Easter – here’s my review

<p>The supermarket’s pistachio egg offers a new twist to Easter egg hunts</p>
Easter

Waitrose brings back viral pistachio Easter egg – but is it worth £17?

<p>The supermarket’s pistachio egg offers a new twist to Easter egg hunts</p>
Easter

Waitrose brings back viral pistachio Easter egg – but is it worth £17?

<p>Is this the kitschest egg of the year?</p>
Easter

Waitrose has released a croissant Easter ‘egg’ – here’s our verdict

<p>These pizzas were blind taste-tested</p>
Food & Drink

I tried a broad range of supermarket pizzas. These were the 8 best

<p>This Easter egg raises sweet and salty to a new level</p>
Easter

I tried the £12.99 crisps Easter egg - and here are my thoughts

<p>We tested a variety of dairy-based and vegan-friendly options </p>
Food & Drink

Best gut health drinks for 2026, tried and tested

<p>Our exclusive data shows the average food prices across February</p>
Food & Drink

This is the cheapest supermarket for your food shop right now

<p>Flavours include lemon curd and red velvet</p>
Food & Drink

I tried the new M&S red velvet and lemon curd filled hot cross buns

<p>I've had IBS for years so was pleasantly surprised at how well these supplements worked</p>
Food & Drink

The supplement that improved my IBS symptoms in a week

<p>Enjoy its umami flavour and saltiness in dishes like pasta and salads, or on toast as a snack or party canapé</p>
Food & Drink

The 12 best tinned fish, taste-tested by a food writer

<p>Flavours include lemon curd and red velvet</p>
Food & Drink

I tried the new M&S red velvet and lemon curd filled hot cross buns

<p>I've had IBS for years so was pleasantly surprised at how well these supplements worked</p>
Food & Drink

The supplement that improved my IBS symptoms in a week

<p>Enjoy its umami flavour and saltiness in dishes like pasta and salads, or on toast as a snack or party canapé</p>
Food & Drink

The 12 best tinned fish, taste-tested by a food writer

<p>From snacks to desserts, it’s time to widen your air fryer repertoire</p>
Cookbooks

Eight of the best air fryer cookbooks

<p>Too Good To Go is just one of the apps I used</p>
Deals

I replaced my weekly shop with food waste apps such as Too Good To Go

<p>The demand has restricted how many bottles customers can buy</p>
Food & Drink

Supermarket restricts purchases of its £10 champagne

<p>Screaming Devil rosé has been going viral, thanks to its memorable name, and its similarities to the more expensive and incredibly popular Whispering Angel </p>
Wine

Asda’s Whispering Angel alternative is £7 ahead of Valentine’s Day

<p>Supermarkets will be wooing diners with their menu of mains, sides, desserts and a drink </p>
Valentine's

Best Valentine’s Day supermarket meal deals compared for 2026

<p>From dim sum and baked camembert to salmon en croute and beef wellington, the lineup is deliciously varied </p>
Valentine's

I taste-tested the M&S Valentine’s meal deal – here’s my honest review

<p>A good aerator gives wine a smoother and more balanced taste</p>
Wine

Best wine aerators in 2026, tried and tested by a wine writer

<p>This important mineral helps to ease aches, improve sleep, and supports bones and teeth </p>
Food & Drink

Best magnesium supplements 2026, according to experts

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