This Week in the World Scavenger Hunt Tasks - 15 August 2026

Global events have a way of showing up on UK doorsteps. Spot a magazine cover featuring Sydney Sweeney at a newsagent or supermarket checkout, Snap a shop window display featuring a sequin or metallic party dress, and more are among the international headlines we have turned into 30 real-world scavenger hunt tasks.

Each task is tied to a real story, trend, or cultural moment from this week. Grab your phone, head outside, and see how many you can tick off.

This Week's Tasks

1. Spot a magazine cover featuring Sydney Sweeney at a newsagent or supermarket checkout.

* Sydney Sweeney's red-carpet looks at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival have made her a fixture of celebrity magazine covers this week.

2. Snap a shop window display featuring a sequin or metallic party dress.

* SBIFF red-carpet glamour, including Teyana Taylor and Sydney Sweeney's styling, has inspired high-street fashion windows in the UK.

3. Track down a DVD or Blu-ray of 'The Book of Clarence' starring Teyana Taylor in a CEX or entertainment exchange store.

* Teyana Taylor's appearance at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival has put her filmography back in the spotlight for bargain hunters.

4. Find a second-hand copy of an 'Avatar' film in a charity shop for under £3.

* Zoe Saldaña's record-breaking title as the all-time highest-grossing actor has sparked renewed interest in her back catalogue.

5. Photograph a bus shelter advert that references the 'Avatar' franchise or a Zoe Saldaña film.

* The news of Zoe Saldaña's record-breaking box office takings has led to renewed outdoor advertising for her biggest films.

6. Locate a supermarket bargain bin containing a Zoe Saldaña film on DVD, such as 'Guardians of the Galaxy'.

* After Zoe Saldaña became the highest-grossing actor of all time, retailers have been digging out her blockbuster hits for discount bins.

7. Photograph a cat-themed mug or ornament in a gift shop or tourist shop.

* The Edmonton International Cat Festival's 'celebrity feline' guest has been covered worldwide, triggering UK sales of cat novelties.

8. Spot a jar of Vegemite or a box of Tim Tams in the international foods aisle of a supermarket.

* Celebrity migration stories about stars moving to Australia have made Aussie pantry staples more prominent in UK supermarkets.

9. Find a travel agent's window advertising holidays to Australia.

* The global feature on celebrities calling Australia home has prompted UK travel agents to showcase migration-worthy trips.

10. Find a newspaper front page with a story about Prince Harry at a newsagent.

* Prince Harry's decision to send a wedding gift to Peter Phillips despite being snubbed has dominated this week's royal headlines.

11. Spot a royal family commemorative mug or plate on a market stall or in a gift shop.

* Fresh royal gift news has revived the market for Harry and Meghan memorabilia in UK tourist hotspots.

12. Sample a kombucha or kefir drink at a health food shop or supermarket chill counter.

* Fermented foods and drinks are among the 10 global F&B trends flagged in this week's industry report.

13. Find a packet of nori sheets or kimchi in a mainstream supermarket.

* Global F&B trend coverage this week has pushed East Asian ingredients into UK grocery ranges.

14. Spot a 'high protein' label on a bread or bakery product in a supermarket.

* Protein-based innovation is a key theme in the latest global food and beverage trend reports.

15. Visit a Filipino restaurant and photograph the adobo or lumpia on the menu.

* Unilever Food Solutions' Future Menus 2026 highlights Filipino flavours as a global food trend.

16. Locate a jar of ube jam or a pack of calamansi juice in a Filipino speciality shop.

* Future Menus 2026 signals rising demand for ube and calamansi, now arriving on UK import shelves.

17. Photograph the price tag on a block of chocolate to see if it has risen above £1.50.

* The FAO's July 2026 Food Price Index reports higher cocoa prices, impacting UK confectionery.

18. Compare the price of a standard 800g loaf of bread in two rival supermarkets.

* Global food price trends show wheat costs rising, and UK supermarkets are adjusting shelf prices.

19. Spot a 'price freeze' or 'locked price' sign on a supermarket shelf.

* Retailers are reacting to this week's FAO food price index by reassuring shoppers with price promises.

20. Find a mini electric chopper or spiraliser in a charity shop or bargain store.

* TikTok's kitchen gadget obsession has trickled into the second-hand market, filling UK charity shops with viral tools.

21. Photograph a row of air fryer liners or accessories in a homeware store.

* Air fryer content remains the most viral TikTok kitchen genre, driving sales of compatible accessories.

22. Spot a hard seltzer or a pre-mixed cocktail can in a supermarket chiller.

* TikTok trending beverage videos are influencing the drinks UK shoppers buy this summer.

23. Find a protein coffee or a high-protein chocolate drink in a convenience store.

* Protein beverages are a leading trend in the latest global food and beverage insights.

24. Spot a snack bar or powder containing alternative protein, such as pea or cricket protein, in a health food shop.

* Alternative proteins are featured in Innova's global food trends report this month.

25. Track down a mochi donut or a matcha croissant in a local bakery or café.

* Global flavour trends are reshaping UK bakery aisles, as highlighted in this week's trade coverage.

26. Find a bakery item made with ancient grains like teff or amaranth.

* Global bakery trends are introducing ancient grains to UK high-street bakeries.

27. Find a functional drink with added vitamins or adaptogens in the chilled juice aisle.

* Investors are pouring money into functional beverages, and new brands are appearing in UK supermarkets this week.

28. Spot a plant-based cheese alternative with a new flavour like truffle or chive in a supermarket.

* Dairy alternatives continue to attract investor attention in the F&B sector, expanding UK product ranges.

29. Find a shop or stall selling international snacks like Japanese Kit Kats or Mexican chilli lollipops.

* Global food trend reports have boosted the visibility of international snacks in UK sweet shops.

30. Take a photo of a shelf-edge label for a 'gut-friendly' or 'prebiotic' product in a supermarket.

* Gut health is a recurring theme in this week's global food and beverage trend coverage.

How to Play

These tasks are designed for BucketRace, the UK's favourite scavenger hunt platform. You can play solo or in teams, and each task is meant to be completed in the real world. Snap a photo as proof, share it with your group, and see who can complete the most.

New tasks are published every week based on what is actually happening in the UK, so no two weeks are ever the same. Follow us for next week's challenges.