ALONG THE ANGLOSPHERE:

Tesco American buyer Haris Deane says: 'It's now an important holiday in both the U.S. and the UK, so we've ensured our range includes all the Thanksgiving essentials, from marshmallows with candied yams to Libby's Pumpkin Pie mix.'

Meanwhile, Waitrose turkey buyer Frances Westerman says: 'We've seen huge increases in turkey sales -- 95 per cent up on November five years ago -- which we believe is solely down to Thanksgiving celebrations.'

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