‘Picky bits’ on the menu as British shoppers snap up picnic food in heatwave

British shoppers are buying more picnic food, such as picky bits, potato salad, and ice cream, during the recent heatwaves. This surge in demand has helped slow down grocery price inflation, which is the rate at which food prices are increasing. As a result, consumers are saving money by taking advantage of supermarket deals, which is a positive sign for the economy.

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British shoppers are buying picnic food and taking advantage of supermarket deals to save money. This is helping to slow down grocery price inflation in the UK.

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