Dust off the BBQ – it's set to be a scorcher

Dust off the BBQ – it's set to be a scorcher

06 May 2016

With temperatures set to exceed 25⁰C in parts of the UK this weekend, Sainsbury’s expects BBQ and picnic staples to be at the top of the nation’s shopping lists, predicting 400% uplifts on summer eating essentials.

Sainsbury’s weekend sales forecasts indicate sales of olives, dips and salads are also set to soar. 

  • Dust off the BBQ - Sainsbury’s expects to sell over 1.9 million sausages over Saturday and Sunday, along with nearly 880,000 individual burgers to fill a predicted 3 million bread rolls.
  • Berry nice weather - Last week saw blueberries, raspberries and strawberries among the top 5 best sellers at Sainsbury’s, with a further 15% uplift expected this weekend.

Please see below for further forecasted uplifts for this weekend vs. the overcast Bank Holiday last week.

  • Berries and Currants 15%
  • Salads 30%
  • Cucumbers and Peppers 15%
  • Tomatoes 30%
  • Summer Eating 400%
  • Coleslaw 70%
  • Salad Pots 100%
  • Dips 10%
  • Olives 20%
  • Sandwiches 15%
  • Prepared Salads 30%
  • Shorts 240%
  • Sunglasses 160%
  • Sun Cream 190%
  • Charcoal 230%
  • Barbeques 180%