Strange but true . . .
The sandwich's status as the bread and butter ingredient of the British lunchbox is under threat, sales data showed.
The culinary creation that Britain gave the world 250 years ago is falling out of favour amid competition from continental alternatives, researchers said.
Sales of bread, traditional rolls and baps across all retailers have fallen by 1.2%, while sales of croissants have soared by 33% and tortilla sales have grown by 18%. Bagels, the New York favourite, have increased by 11%, according to data from TNS Global Market Research.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
The culinary creation that Britain gave the world 250 years ago is falling out of favour amid competition from continental alternatives, researchers said.
Sales of bread, traditional rolls and baps across all retailers have fallen by 1.2%, while sales of croissants have soared by 33% and tortilla sales have grown by 18%. Bagels, the New York favourite, have increased by 11%, according to data from TNS Global Market Research.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
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