Halloween may currently be dominating supermarket shelves, but look a little closer and you'll spot the first signs of Christmas already creeping in.
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From tins of Quality Street to festive foliage, the countdown to Christmas is officially on - and with less than 70 days left to go until the big day, it's never too early to start thinking about the feast of all feasts.
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Thankfully, supermarkets and retailers have done much of the hard work for us, with their Christmas 2026 food and drink ranges now hitting shelves.
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Whether you're planning a showstopping roast, stocking up on party food or simply looking for something seasonal to snack on from the sofa, there's plenty to choose from.
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Among the standout products worth adding to your basket are: Morrisons' The Best Signature Turkey Breast, Tesco's Slow Cooked King Arthur Beef Joint, M&S's All Butter Mince Pies, and Co-op's White Forest Chocolate Truffles.
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Here are the festive buys to look out for at your nearest store now and in weeks to come.
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Tesco
Tesco is getting into the festive spirit with a Christmas 2026 range packed with everything from easy party food and impressive sharing dishes to succulent centrepieces and indulgent desserts.
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Whether you're planning a big Christmas gathering or simply looking to fill the table with plenty of tempting nibbles, there are plenty of new additions to discover.
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For something a little more unusual, the Tesco Finest Pan-Fried Tri Coloured Prawn Gyoza come with a ponzu dip (£9.00), while the Dirty Martini Olives offer a cocktail-inspired twist on a classic festive snack.
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When it comes to the main event, Tesco has plenty of options to make the big feast feel a little more special, including Nduja Pigs in Blankets with Hot Honey Sauce, Slow Cooked King Arthur Beef Joint (£40) and a Maple Roasted Winter Vegetable Wellington (£7.00).
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Waitrose
Waitrose has unveiled its Christmas 2026 range, with more than 380 new products set to hit shelves this festive season.
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From showstopping centrepieces and indulgent desserts to party food and cocktail-inspired bites, the collection puts a playful twist on Christmas classics while introducing plenty of new flavours to the festive table.
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For those with a sweet tooth, the range includes the No.1 Pistachio & Sour Cherry Frangipane Mince Pies, No.1 Pistachio & Sour Cherry Panettone (£20) and the striking No.1 Chocolate Salted Caramel Christmas Tree.
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Party food gets a festive upgrade, too, with No.1 Smoky Garlic & Chilli King Prawn Bites (£6.00), Negroni Inspired Olives and a French Baking Brie with Cranberry & Port Glaze (£8.50) among the highlights.
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Across its Christmas 2026 range, Morrisons is offering almost 700 festive products set to land in stores, including 290 brand-new, own brand launches across its Market Street, The Best and The Best Signature ranges.
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From party food and premium British meat to showstopping desserts and festive drinks, the collection has been designed to cover every part of the Christmas celebrations.
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For the main event, Morrisons is putting quality centre stage with new additions including The Best Signature Turkey Breast Joint stuffed with pork, spiced apples, cranberry and smoked chestnut stuffing, as well as a 21 Day Matured 2 Bone Beef Wing Rib with Bone Marrow & Fresh Herb Basting Brush.
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Dessert comes with plenty of festive flair, including The Best Signature Collection Chocolate Orange Star (£15), Sticky Toffee Pudding Trifle (£8.00) and a Limoncello & Clementine Christmas Pudding (£15).
And with a dedicated Free From range and a selection of festive tipples including The Best Mulled Amaretto (£7.00) and Winter Bramble Cocktail, Morrisons has covered all bases for the Christmas season.
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Marks & Spencer
M&S is going all-out for Christmas 2026, with more than 900 festive products set to land in Foodhalls between now and Christmas, including 324 brand-new launches and hundreds of returning favourites.
And if there's one product shoppers have been waiting for, it's the return of the viral Gingerbread and White Chocolate Cookies (£3.00), back for a third year with M&S's signature cookie dough, creamy white chocolate and salted caramel fudge pieces.
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For the main course, M&S's Oakham Turkey Crown with Italian Chestnut, Pancetta & Calabrian Orange (£70) is undoubtedly the star of the show, available to pre-order now.
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There's plenty more to discover across the range, from indulgent tins and savoury snacks to chocolate, biscuits and festive cupboard staples, with new additions including Pistachio Muddles (£10), Belgian Milk Chocolate Coated Crispy Chilli Peanuts (£3.00) and Aberdeen Angus Beef & Mustard Crisps (£1.80).
M&S has also brought plenty of fun to its gifting and stocking-filler selection, with new Chocolate Rodney the Reindeer Noses (£3.50), Playful Penguins (£5.00) and a Pistachio Star (£3.00) among the sweet treats.
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For those looking to impress at dessert time, the Pistachio and Single Origin Chocolate Bombe (£12) offers a particularly indulgent centrepiece, while the Malt & Caramel Cookie Pies (£3.50) and Rodney the Reindeer Pies (£3.50) bring a playful twist to festive baking.
And, of course, it wouldn't be M&S at Christmas without Percy Pig and Colin, with Merry Percymas (£2.00) returning alongside new Percy Pig Festive Fun and Colin and Connie the Caterpillars Christmas Time.
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ALDI
Aldi has given shoppers a first look at its Christmas 2026 range, with a host of new launches joining returning favourites across the festive feast, party food, desserts and drinks.
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The supermarket, recently named Christmas Retailer of the Year at the Quality Food Awards, is promising plenty of indulgent options this festive season without the premium price tag.
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Among the standout mains is the award-winning Specially Selected East Anglian Fresh Whole Goose (£11.99 per kg), while the new Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Orange Marmalade Glaze (£24.99) and Beef Wellington (£32.99) offer alternative centrepieces.
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The all-important trimmings haven't been forgotten, with the popular Double Wrapped Pigs in Blankets (£2.69) returning alongside the spectacular Giant Yorkshire Pig in Blanket (£4.99) - a colossal 60cm sausage wrapped into a Yorkshire pudding.
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For the buffet table, new additions include Specially Selected King Prawn Toast (£3.99), Mini Tacos and Mini Pastry Baskets (both £3.99), while the Specially Selected Lobster Tails (£12.99) offer a more luxurious option for festive gatherings.
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Dessert also brings some eye-catching treats, including the new Mini Gold Coin Bites (£3.99) offer layers of caramel, chocolate ganache and honeycomb inside a Belgian milk chocolate shell, alongside the returning Ganache Pinecones (£4.49).
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For traditionalists, the Specially Selected Hand Finished British Whole Turkey (£13.99 per kg) makes a welcome return
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Co-op's Beef Wellington (£32.99) offers an alternative centrepiece
Stealing the show for meat-free shoppers is the NEW Specially Selected Cauliflower Cheese Wellington (£4.99, 400g), combining cauliflower and spinach in an indulgent three-cheese sauce, all wrapped in golden puff pastry
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Aldi Specially Selected Double Wrapped Pigs in Blankets
The all-new Mini Gold Coin Bites (£3.99) offer layers of caramel, chocolate ganache and honeycomb inside a Belgian milk chocolate shell
Aldi's Festive Cocktails
Co-op
Co-op has also unveiled its 2026 Christmas food and drink range, with new launches, returning favourites and plenty of festive twists landing across its 2,400 stores and online.
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Designed with convenient Christmas shopping in mind, the range covers everything from party food and sandwiches to festive feasting, sweet treats, gifting and drinks.
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Among the standout party food additions are Irresistible Mini Beef Wellingtons (£6.50), Slow Cooked Texas BBQ Pork Belly Bites (£6.50) and Mini Mexican Cones (£5.00), while the popular 3 for 2 offer returns across selected party food.
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One of the biggest comebacks comes in the crisp aisle, with Co-op's Irresistible Ultimate Roast Potato Crinkle Cut Crisps (£1.75) returning after three years of requests from shoppers, joined by Pigs in Blankets Crisps (£1.75) and the new Wagyu Beef & Caramelised Onion flavour (£1.75).
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For something a little more indulgent, shoppers can tuck into Irresistible Amaretto & Frangipane Mince Pies (£2.85), White Forest Cherry Flavour Truffles and Caramelised Blonde Chocolate Pecans, while the Christmas Club Sandwich (£4.75) and Posh Prawn Cocktail Sandwich (£4.75) offer festive lunchtime options.
And for those stocking up for the big day, the range includes everything from a Festive Spiced Sweet Cured Gammon with Maple & Orange Glaze (£15) to Roast Potatoes with Wagyu Beef Dripping (£4.75), as well as two new single-serve cocktails: the Winter Bramble Spritz and Clementine and Ginger Spritz (each £2.00).
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One of the biggest comebacks comes in the crisp aisle, with Co-op's Irresistible Ultimate Roast Potato Crinkle Cut Crisps (£1.75) returning after three years of requests from shoppers
Also returning is the popular Irresistible Gingerbread, Maples & White Chocolate Cookies
Serve up a deliciously tender medley of Garden Vegetables this Christmas
This year's range returns with the ever-popular Roast Potatoes with Wagyu Beef Dripping (£4.75)
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These Salted Caramel & Chocolate Profiteroles should hit the spot - just remember to share!
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