One in 10 children believe carrots originate in a supermarket, new research reveals

Children are ‘more disconnected than ever’ from food and farming with one in 10 children believing carrots originate in a supermarket, a new survey by Jordans Cereals has revealed.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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One in 10 children believe carrots originate in a supermarket, new research reveals

Children are ‘more disconnected than ever' from food and farming with one in 10 children believing carrots originate in a supermarket, a new survey by Jordans Cereals has revealed. 23 per cent of...

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