Tesco works with suppliers to meet demand for greens

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Tesco is working with its UK suppliers to meet the growing demand for greens created by plant-based events, such as Meat Free Mondays and Veganuary.

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Since the first lockdown in March 2020 Tesco has seen the following year-on-year increases in vegetables: Leeks (+30%), Cabbage (+25%), Broccoli (+20%), Sprouts (+10%), Kale (+10%), and Spinach (+10%).

Tesco fresh vegetables buyer, Ben Rowbotham, said: “The popularity of greens is soaring right now and it’s down to a combination of the current plant-based revolution and lockdown which is giving people more time to cook from scratch and eat more healthily.”

In addition, Tesco has seen demand for herbs and spices soar by more than 25% in the past year, as more Brits cook from scratch.

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