Fun Fact Friday - What’s hot and what’s not in the recession
Friday, February 19, 2010
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This weeks fun fact Friday looks at the items in our shopping basket that are up and down in the recession.
Sales of comforting hot puddings are up 11.4% since the beginning of the recession.
53% of people are cooking from scratch instead of buying ready meals.
48% of people are eating fewer takeaways.
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