Turkeys in demand as Brits stay home

The industry was urging consumers to still buy larger birds and enjoy the leftovers

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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Turkeys in demand as Brits stay home

The industry was urging consumers to still buy larger birds and enjoy the leftovers Turkeys were in demand as Covid-19 restrictions meant more people staying in the UK and no eating out of home on Christmas...

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