Marks & Spencer’s online Christmas food ordering service has already sold out of the biggest turkeys, puddings and even Brussels sprout gratin, as shoppers go into overdrive over fears the supply chain crisis could hit this year’s celebrations.
More than 40% of the range of 85 products that makes up the retailer’s guaranteed “food to order” service has sold out, including free range Berkshire Bronze turkeys and crowns, as well as Aberdeen Angus beef joints costing nearly £100.
There are still turkeys available but only smaller-sized birds, with those serving 10 or more people already snapped up. The web service, which is allocated a quota of stock on a “when it’s gone, it’s gone” basis, has also sold out of 12-month-matured Christmas
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