Red Bull has overtaken Coca-Cola to become the most popular drink in Tesco's meal deal for the first time. The energy drink claimed the top spot in the UK's largest supermarket's annual Clubcard Unpacked report, marking a significant shift in consumer preferences.
The Chicken Club Sandwich remains the nation's favourite main choice, while the Protein Egg Pot has held onto its position as the preferred snack for the second consecutive year. The findings reveal distinct regional tastes across the UK's meal deal selections.
Regional preferences show notable variations. Customers in Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man still favour Coca-Cola as their drink of choice, while shoppers in Northern Ireland prefer Pepsi Max. For sandwiches, Scotland, Wales and North West England opt for the Just Ham Sandwich, while Yorkshire and Humber customers choose the Smoked Ham and Mature Cheddar sub.
Snack preferences also differ by region. Most areas favour the Egg Protein Pot, but the East of England and South West prefer Hula Hoops BBQ Beef Big Hoops. Scottish customers choose McCoy's Salt & Vinegar Grab Bag, while Welsh shoppers pick McCoy's Grilled Steak Grab Bag.
The report coincides with Clubcard's 30th anniversary, with 24 million UK households now holding a membership. Shama Wilson, Tesco Group membership and loyalty director, said: «2025 has been a landmark year for Clubcard as we celebrated its 30th anniversary with the 24 million UK households who have a Clubcard membership.»
Wilson added: «From Londoners who can't get enough bananas to our Welsh customers who love a packet of McCoy's Grilled Steak crisps, this year's Clubcard Unpacked shines a light on the trends and in-vogue flavours across the UK.» Bananas remain the most popular general product among Clubcard members in London, while milk takes the top spot in every other UK region.
Note: This article was created with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
