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The retailer's supply chain chief said technology and automation can help produce a more efficient inventory mix and flow into stores.

Unit sales of plant-based food in the UK fell by 9.9% between 2022 and 2023, according to the Good Food Institute, driven by declining interest in chilled desserts, ready meals and meat alternatives.