Red meat the winner on Christmas plates

Disruption to turkey sales and a desire to celebrate after two Covid disrupted Christmases meant many families turned to red meat over the festive period.

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Red meat the winner on Christmas plates

Disruption to turkey sales and a desire to celebrate after two Covid disrupted Christmases meant many families turned to red meat over the festive period. In the four weeks to Christmas Day, whole turkey...

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