The media went nuts over squirrels last week after animal rights group Viva! launched a campaign against a Budgens in north London selling squirrel meat. Although the line isn't new to the store The Grocer first revealed the story in April owner Andrew Thornton said Viva!'s campaign had helped drive footfall, with lots of interest in the meat. "We were inundated by people wanting to buy squirrel," he said.

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