10 British FOODS That Aren't What They Used To Be (And 3 That Still Are)

Your Cadbury Dairy Milk really did change — and in 2010 a US giant paid over £11 billion to buy the company behind it. This is the full list. In this video we go through 10 much-loved British food brands that aren't what they used to be — Weetabix, Branston, Blue Riband, Hovis, Colman's, HP Sauce, Terry's Chocolate Orange, Fray Bentos, Walkers, and at number one, Cadbury. For each one we show who owns it now, where it's actually made, and exactly what changed once a foreign giant took over. Here's the thing: nobody puts a warning on the wrapper. The name stays British, the colours stay the same, and the recipe gets quietly cheaper, the bar gets smaller, and the factory moves abroad — while you keep paying the same or more. We also cover the flip side — three British brands that never sold out and are still worth every penny: Warburtons (still family-owned, five generations), Lea & Perrins (still made in Worcester since 1837), and the small independent makers doing it the old way. The rule: next time you reach for a British classic, turn it over and ask one question — who owns this now, and where is it made. This video is general information, not advice. Ownership, recipes and factory locations change over time, and labels are updated — always check the current packaging and, if you want the official position, food.gov.uk. Many of these products are still perfectly good; the point is to help you shop with your eyes open. Not affiliated with, or endorsed by, any of the brands mentioned. #BritishFood #Cadbury #Shrinkflation #CostOfLiving #FoodPrices