Lack of sales leaves meat-free firm facing closure

More than 160 jobs under threat as Revolution Kitchen admits to 'significant losses'

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Consumers are turning away from plant-based options leading to closures in the sector
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Consumers are turning away from plant-based options leading to closures in the sector

More than 160 jobs could be lost at a Leicestershire meat-free food manufacturer as the company faces closure following falling sales. Revolution Kitchen, which makes a number of plant-based foods for...

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