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The rise of the ludicrously expensive sandwich… and why you’re (mostly) to blame for it

FOOD FOCUS: As sandwich prices surge across the board alongside a bolstering gourmet sarnie trend, Olivia Petter asks what the future holds for this formerly simple lunchtime staple

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025

Sandwich price shocks but meal deal costs rise less than average food inflation

Pret a Manger’s ‘posh’ cheese and pickle sandwich grabbed headlines for its £7.15 price tag, but it’s not all gloom

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2023

Best thing since sliced bread: How the sandwich went from humble to haute

From pre-packaged sarnies in M&S to whole shops dedicated to weird and wonderful baps, the sandwich has had a pretty significant glow-up in the past decade, and Alice Peacock is here for it

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2022