Piccalilli hasn't disappeared...
I bought my dad a trio of piccalillis from fortnums as a stocking filler only last Christmas. He said they were ok, ESP the chilli one, but not as good as (frankly terrifying neon yellow) branstons one in his cupboard (probably expiring in 2004. Dad "doesn't believe" in best before dates).
( rachelswipe with a fork, Tue 12 Aug 2014, 7:02, 2 replies)

Fortnums is great
for stocking fillers, and day to day groceries, but unnecessary really when Claridges will be able to provide most of the bits you need.
( browser still relating boring anecdotes into a void on, Tue 12 Aug 2014, 13:25, closed)

Best Before dates are being abolished
...as too many people confuse them with "Use By", and ditch perfectly good food.
(moon monkey is busy making memories worth repressing, Tue 12 Aug 2014, 16:56, closed)