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• Why wonky spuds will be back for Christmas

  22-12-2018 19:00
  Tesco accepts ‘reject’ potatoes after worst growing conditions in 40 yearsThe worst growing conditions in more than 40 years have brought misery for Britain’s potato farmers this year. Freezing spring temperatures in parts of the country, followed by the summer drought – the worst since 1976 – have hit growers across the country and threatened to put some out of business altogether.Now, however, comes a rare piece of good news for the industry. Tesco is relaxing its
  
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• ’Tis the season to go shopping… but glad tidings are scarce for UK retailers

  22-12-2018 18:38
  Trolleys are full and delivery drivers are flat out, but it’s retailers who may be facing the biggest headache of allNikki Mitchell’s trolley was laden with her Christmas turkey and Christmas sprouts, but there was space left for Christmas broccoli or Christmas blackberries. Unfortunately, her local supermarket had run out. “I’m going to have to come back, but it’s not that bad,” she said, surveying the checkout queues with her husband, David. “It’
  
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