In an effort to slim down its business operation, the supermarket chain is closing its meat departments but continuing to grow its plant-based food line!!!

Despite cuts, the chain more than doubled its Wicked Kitchen vegan prepared food line last fall to meet the growing demand for plant-based food after sales increased by more than 25 percent last year. The line, which was created by Tesco executive chef and Director of Plant-Based Innovation Derek Sarno and his brother Chad Sarno includes items such as Spicy Veg and Mushroom Sourdough Pizza, Pesto Lasagna, and Charred Pineapple Dream Cake. In addition to the Wicked Healthy line, Tesco recently added vegan steak Vivera and vegan pizzas made by European brand Oumph! to its shelves.

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"TESCO has announced it is cutting up to 9,000 jobs and closing fish, meat and deli counters in 90 stores.

The supermarket said in a statement it's shutting the counters because customers are using them "less frequently"."