Our weekly round-up of the latest news, products and facts for foodies

Luxury choice

I recently enjoyed sampling Mackie’s new chocolate orange and honeycomb ice cream.

I loved the rich, dark chocolate and zingy Jaffa orange which made it burst with flavour, while the texture was creamy and luxurious.

But for me, the honeycomb wasn’t necessary, as I felt the pieces were too sharp and crunchy.

But I can see this becoming a firm favourite with those looking for an effortless, luxurious pud to enjoy at home.

Available in one-litre tubs from branches of the Co-op, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Iceland.

Discount deals

Whitbread plans to reopen its 38 restaurants in Scotland, including Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Table Table and Cookhouse + Pub from April 26.

To mark the occasion, it’s offering a 25% discount on food in all its eateries to Blue Light Card and Defence Privilege Card holders, as well as customers who sign up to the restaurant newsletter.

• Visit: beefeater.co.uk; brewersfayre.co.uk; cookhouseandpub.co.uk; tabletable.co.uk

Meaty surprise

Which part of the country has spent the most at independent butcher shops since March 2020?

New data from Paymentsense reveals it to be Kirkwall, with an average of £29.83 spent per transaction, followed by Aberdeen (£24.15) and Inverness (£22.84).

Jon Knott, from Paymentsense, said: “With hospitality sectors shut and an opportunity to support small businesses, the past year has been a great chance for independent retailers to offer goods that some places could not.”

Edible plants

Dobbies garden stores is selling a collection of edible roses.

The Taste of Love collections features three varieties: Very Berry, Nadia Zerouali and Theo Clevers, each of which goes well with sweet or savoury dishes.

Roses start from £16.99 and are available instore.

• dobbies.com

Dobbies’ Taste of Love edible rose collection.