Demand for European Christmas cakes soars despite Brexit
Tesco said that sales of the cakes had doubled in the past three years while demand for German biscuits Lebkuchen – gingerbread cakes in the shape of hearts or stars made with honey and spices - is up 15 per cent. the cakes had doubled in the past three years while demand for German biscuits Lebkuchen – gingerbread cakes in the shape of hearts or stars made with honey and spices - is up 15 per cent.
Tesco Christmas cake buyer James Taylor said: “The popularity of European Christmas markets and food have given Brits a real taste for continental festive sweet treats. For many families Stollen and Panettone and gingerbread houses are now as much festive staples as mince pies and Christmas puddings.”