Food and drink

Cadbury have also revealed their stance on a long-running argument as to where people should store chocolate at home

Cupboard or fridge? This is where you must store chocolate as warning issued

Kilmacolm Primary pupils with their pizzas prepared by chefs from Punto

Kilmacolm Primary pupils with their pizzas prepared by chefs from Punto

Kilmacolm youngsters serve up a slice of STEM learning with help from local chefs

The pub will host the festival next month

The pub will host the festival next month

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Greenock pub The James Watt to play host to Wetherspoons beer festival

Cadbury has already discontinued several products in 2024 including Dairy Milk Orange and Mint Crisps chocolate bars.

Cadbury has already discontinued several products in 2024 including Dairy Milk Orange and Mint Crisps chocolate bars.

Cadbury discontinues chocolate in decision fans say has 'ruined Christmas'

Nigel Ovens of McCaskie's collected the awards

Nigel Ovens of McCaskie's collected the awards

Wemyss Bay butchers secures several awards after products impress judges

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Greenock Hotel to play host to whisky tour early next year

Top 10 Inverclyde restaurants based on customers' Tripadvisor reviews

Top 10 Inverclyde restaurants based on customers' Tripadvisor reviews

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Top 10 Inverclyde restaurants based on customers' Tripadvisor reviews

Vote for the best cafe in Inverclyde

Vote for the best cafe in Inverclyde

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Best Of: Readers' chance to nominate favourite cafe in Inverclyde

The James Watt on Cathcart Street

The James Watt on Cathcart Street

Greenock pub to cut prices for 'Tax Equality Day'

The restaurant is located in Greenock town centre

The restaurant is located in Greenock town centre

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Popular Greenock town centre restaurant on the market for £325k

The latest edition to the Heinz range has left fans divided with some in love with the idea, while others have labelled it an

The latest edition to the Heinz range has left fans divided with some in love with the idea, while others have labelled it an

Heinz fans divided over new tinned pasta with some labelling it an 'abomination'

Inverclyde's newest coffee spot is getting ready to welcome its first customers this week.

Inverclyde's newest coffee spot is getting ready to welcome its first customers this week.

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Inverclyde's newest coffee spot to welcome first customers this week

Preet, who has been working in the restaurant industry since the age of 16, will run the business alongside dad Jasbir Singh.

Preet, who has been working in the restaurant industry since the age of 16, will run the business alongside dad Jasbir Singh.

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Family with decades of experience ready to open new restaurant in Greenock

Scotts opened at Greenock Ocean Terminal in 2023

Scotts opened at Greenock Ocean Terminal in 2023

Scotts Restaurant Greenock

Greenock restaurant operators up for top hospitality industry award

The International Cafe at Lyle Gateway in Greenock

The International Cafe at Lyle Gateway in Greenock

Delicious dishes created by Inverclyde's New Scots sampled at International Cafe

Find out what I thought of the supermarket's own Prosecco.

Find out what I thought of the supermarket's own Prosecco.

I tried supermarket Prosecco - Here's the one you need to try and what to avoid

From Chinese to chippy, the Glasgow restaurants loved by Martin Compston

From Chinese to chippy, the Glasgow restaurants loved by Martin Compston

Glasgow city centre

From Chinese to chippies, the Glasgow restaurants loved by Martin Compston

The affected products are the Morrisons Crumpets, Morrisons Savers Crumpets, Morrisons The Best Crumpets with Sourdough, and Hovis Crumpets

The affected products are the Morrisons Crumpets, Morrisons Savers Crumpets, Morrisons The Best Crumpets with Sourdough, and Hovis Crumpets

'Do not eat': Morrisons and Hovis crumpets may contain 'pieces of metal'

Do you remember the names of these sweetie brands before they changed their names?

Do you remember the names of these sweetie brands before they changed their names?

7 sweets that changed their names over the years from Snickers to Twix

Ardgowan Distillery

Ardgowan Distillery

Ardgowan Distillery will host spirited open day at Inverkip base in September

Allan White hopes to open his new coffee bar in early September

Allan White hopes to open his new coffee bar in early September

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Greenock man hopes to create 'coffee culture' in town through new business

Ardgowan Distillery’s team were in high spirits as they launched the first drink distilled at their under-construction Inverkip site earlier this week.

Ardgowan Distillery’s team were in high spirits as they launched the first drink distilled at their under-construction Inverkip site earlier this week.

Ardgowan Distillery in high spirits as first locally distilled drink is launched

Greenock cafe to host two live music nights this month

The Point, Brewers Fayre

The Point, Brewers Fayre

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Last day for Greenock restaurant as company restructuring confirmed

Nestle has already confirmed the axing of several products in recent months including Breakaway and Yorkie biscuit bars.

Nestle has already confirmed the axing of several products in recent months including Breakaway and Yorkie biscuit bars.

'Why on earth' Nestle fans exclaim as they learn chocolate bar has been discontinued

All serving Armed Forces personnel, regulars, and reservists can show their MOD90 identification card at either the Greenock or Port Glasgow Tesco cafe

All serving Armed Forces personnel, regulars, and reservists can show their MOD90 identification card at either the Greenock or Port Glasgow Tesco cafe

Tesco cafes in Inverclyde offer free breakfast on Armed Forces Day

Manager Jenny Barlow said her team were 'overjoyed' to win the award

Manager Jenny Barlow said her team were 'overjoyed' to win the award

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Greenock restaurant scoops Newcomer of the Year prize at national ceremony

Coffee and cake spots are available all across Inverclyde

Coffee and cake spots are available all across Inverclyde

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The best places in Greenock for some coffee and a delicious slice of cake

THIS! is the third company to recall a product due to possible E. coli contamination

THIS! is the third company to recall a product due to possible E. coli contamination

Third company recalls product as it may be contaminated with E. coli

Cadbury Top Deck chocolate bars were first launched in the UK back in 1993.

Cadbury Top Deck chocolate bars were first launched in the UK back in 1993.

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Retro Cadbury chocolate bar from the 90s to be relaunched in UK for limited time

Greggs gift cards (which can store between £5 and £50) are also available if you are looking for a last minute Father's Day gift.

Greggs gift cards (which can store between £5 and £50) are also available if you are looking for a last minute Father's Day gift.

Greggs giving away free bacon rolls this weekend - here's how to claim one

See how the likes of Pringles Salt and Vinegar, Hula Hoops and Walkers Cheese and Onion crisps fared among the healthiest options to eat.

See how the likes of Pringles Salt and Vinegar, Hula Hoops and Walkers Cheese and Onion crisps fared among the healthiest options to eat.

Walkers Cheese & Onion to Kettle Lightly Salted - which crisps are the healthiest?

A Tesco spokesman warned: “Please do not consume this product and return it to store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required.”

A Tesco spokesman warned: “Please do not consume this product and return it to store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required.”

Chocolate bars sold at Tesco recalled as customers issued 'do not eat' warning

Readers have their say on their favourite chippies - do you agree with the choices?

Readers have their say on their favourite chippies - do you agree with the choices?

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Inverclyde's best fish and chip shops according to readers

The only thing that can seemingly rival a Brit's passion for a fish and chip supper is our other foodie obsession - air fryers.

The only thing that can seemingly rival a Brit's passion for a fish and chip supper is our other foodie obsession - air fryers.

The 'secret' to making a classic British fish and chips in an air fryer revealed

The 'biggest doughnut day of the year' falls on June 7 which is when shoppers can pick up free doughnuts from any of Krispy Kreme's UK retail shops.

The 'biggest doughnut day of the year' falls on June 7 which is when shoppers can pick up free doughnuts from any of Krispy Kreme's UK retail shops.

Krispy Kreme to give away free doughnuts across the UK this week - how to claim

The Point, Greenock.

The Point, Greenock.

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Another jobs blow? Major UK employer confirms 'unsettling' news at Greenock site

Phytophotodermatitis, also known as ‘margarita burns’, is a skin reaction when the sap from certain plants, including giant hogweed, but also carrots, celeries and limes

Phytophotodermatitis, also known as ‘margarita burns’, is a skin reaction when the sap from certain plants, including giant hogweed, but also carrots, celeries and limes

Mum issues warning as daughter left with Giant Hogweed-like burns from celery

Brew York is recalling its Juice Forsyth IPA, which is sold at stores including Morrisons, following reports that cans have exploded

Brew York is recalling its Juice Forsyth IPA, which is sold at stores including Morrisons, following reports that cans have exploded

Popular drink sold at Morrisons and more recalled due to exploding cans

Wemyss Bay butchers retains National Black Pudding Championship title.

Wemyss Bay butchers retains National Black Pudding Championship title.

Wemyss Bay butcher wins National Black Pudding Championship title for fourth time

Matthew Quinn, MSYP for Greenock and Inverclyde, speaks out about vaping

Matthew Quinn, MSYP for Greenock and Inverclyde, speaks out about vaping

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'Vaping has taken over youth culture - and it will create issues down the road'

Tesco and Aldi have issued recalls and 'do not eat' warnings on products, while Kellogg's has recalled its new chocolate Corn Flakes

Tesco and Aldi have issued recalls and 'do not eat' warnings on products, while Kellogg's has recalled its new chocolate Corn Flakes

Kellogg's, Aldi and Tesco say 'do not eat' as unsafe to eat products recalled

Kellogg’s is recalling its Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Chocolate Flavour because it may be

Kellogg’s is recalling its Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Chocolate Flavour because it may be

Kellogg's recalls Corn Flakes product as 'do not eat' warning issued

Scotts Greenock

Scotts Greenock

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Greenock restaurant is praised by judges at prestigious national awards

Experts settle the argument on whether you should keep your ketchup in the fridge

Experts settle the argument on whether you should keep your ketchup in the fridge

Should you keep ketchup in the fridge? Expert speaks out as health warning issued

Four Inverclyde businesses 'highly recommended' at national hospitality awards.

Four Inverclyde businesses 'highly recommended' at national hospitality awards.

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Quartet of Inverclyde pubs 'highly recommended' by top hospitality awards body

Downriver Coffee Roasters will run sessions in Gourock this weekend

Downriver Coffee Roasters will run sessions in Gourock this weekend

Inverclyde businesses team up to host coffee tasting experience this weekend

The FSA say the products “have not been manufactured in accordance with food law requirements”, and Listeria monocytogenes have been found in the products

The FSA say the products “have not been manufactured in accordance with food law requirements”, and Listeria monocytogenes have been found in the products

'Do not eat': Urgent warning over unsafe foods with disease-causing bacteria

Canadian court cruise ship tourists at Port Glasgow Golf Club

Canadian court cruise ship tourists at Port Glasgow Golf Club

Golf tourists, French cookery classes and kids' beach clean in our photos of the week

Walkers have released a number of new crisps recently including Extra Flamin Hot Crunchy Wotsits in March.

Walkers have released a number of new crisps recently including Extra Flamin Hot Crunchy Wotsits in March.

'We have given them a facelift' - Walkers confirms change to popular crisps

From Au Vodka strawberry and Cerveza Pacifico Clara to Tequila Rose and Corona Cero, see all the new drinks that have been added to the JD Wetherspoon menu.

From Au Vodka strawberry and Cerveza Pacifico Clara to Tequila Rose and Corona Cero, see all the new drinks that have been added to the JD Wetherspoon menu.

JD Wetherspoon reveals menu change with new drinks added including Tequila Rose

Will you be rushing out the get your hands on Nestle's new Strawberry flavoured Aero chocolate bar?

Will you be rushing out the get your hands on Nestle's new Strawberry flavoured Aero chocolate bar?

'Best day of my life': Nestle releases new chocolate that's twist on fan-favourite

Aggie Wolck with Willie Wilson from Branchton

Aggie Wolck with Willie Wilson from Branchton

Baking is as easy as pie at Branchton Community Centre thanks to talented French chef

Kilmacolm Farmers' Market

Kilmacolm Farmers' Market

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Farmers' Market makes comeback after two-month wait