M&S said it has switched capacity at its Castle Donington ecommerce warehouse from clothing and home – its prime purpose – into food “in response to strong customer demand” for the food boxes.

The warehouse can despatch 2,500 food boxes per day, and M&S has expanded the options available. The original boxes, containing staples such as pasta and cooking sauces, have been bolstered with three new variants including an everyday mixed vegetable box and a seasonal fruit selection.