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Fish and chips in 'freefall' as prices squeeze out consumers

Visits to Britain's famous fish and chip shops were down 17 percent last year, making the sector the biggest loser in UK foodservice.

A traditional fish and chip shop on the seafront in Littlehampton, West Sussex, UK. The sector was the biggest loser within the UK foodservice market last year, with visits down 17 percent.
A traditional fish and chip shop on the seafront in Littlehampton, West Sussex, UK. The sector was the biggest loser within the UK foodservice market last year, with visits down 17 percent.Photo: Robin Paxton
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Published 14 February 2025, 06:23Updated 14 February 2025, 10:45
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