Marks & Spencer has launched a new range of vegetarian meals called Veggie following an uptick in demand for more vegetarian choices from customers.

Developed by the retailer’s in-house chefs, the range includes a choice of 14 meals including dishes such as Roasted Butternut Risotto and Roasted Mushroom Ravioli.

M&S said its research has shown that over 60% of vegetarians are unhappy with the number of options available to them in supermarkets and restaurants, while almost two-thirds said that there are not enough vegetables in restaurant and supermarket vegetarian meals.

The new meal collection includes items suitable for work lunches, midweek dinners and weekend entertaining.