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Relaunch of M&S Plant Kitchen Range Features Significant Changes, With In-Store Relocation to Entice Omnivores

In recent weeks, customers at UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) have noticed that the chain’s plant-based food range, Plant Kitchen, is mostly absent from some stores. After many customers took to social media to complain, media outlets contacted M&S to enquire about the apparent disappearance of the products. In response, the retailer explained that it was making changes to the Plant Kitchen range. The Sun reports that some Plant Kitchen products will no longer be located in a dedicated vegan section; instead, they will be spread throughout the store, with the hope that they will catch the eye of more meat-eaters. For example, the No Beef Steak Pies will be placed with the other chilled pies. In some respects, the move does makes sense …

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M&S Expands Vegan Range to 175 Plant Kitchen Products

M&S has added a variety of new products to its Plant Kitchen range for Veganuary 2022, as well as launching its own two-month-long Sparking Change National Challenge. The initiative includes free expert tips and resources on exploring plant-based protein and reducing food waste. The famous high street retailer now has 175 products in its plant-based range, with new products in the expanded vegan line including Plant Kitchen Lasagne, Tikka Masala, Vegan Fish Fingers, No Lamb Shawarma, VLT Sandwich, Wood-fired Hot & Spicy Pizza, Chocolate Cake Jar, and many more.  In January, M&S will be providing Sparking Change National Challenge ideas through Sparks – its loyalty reward scheme – around the best ways to incorporate more protein from plants into customers’ diets. With simple swaps and …

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