Oyster Sales Break Records at Waitrose

Oysters are selling in record numbers at Waitrose as Brits are enjoying more "aphrodisiac dinners" in the comfort of their own homes.

Sales of oysters, available from the fish counter, were up 87% recently at the supermarket with volume sales standing 42% ahead year-on-year, according to Talking Retail.

Waitrose fish buyer, Jeremy Langley, said: "Oysters sales at Waitrose are at record levels.

"The current popularity of our Scottish oysters is because cost-conscious consumers are looking to create romantic restaurant-style dinners at home.

"What better choice than oysters for bringing romance home. An oyster supper is special so staying in doesn’t seem a sacrifice. Plus oysters are not a heavy food and in folklore are thought to be an aphrodisiac."

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