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UK pie brand Pukka has released a limited-edition Christmas dinner pie containing chicken pieces and sage and onion pork stuffing balls. The chicken and stuffing is accompanied by chipolata sausages, smoked bacon and chicken gravy in a puff pastry case. In September, Pukka released a limited-edition Doner Kebab Pie as well as a Cheese & Bacon Pie. Pukka also expanded its ‘Just For Two’ sharing range with a Chicken & Chorizo Just For Two recipe. These product launches coincide with what the company describes as “another outstanding year of sales for Pukka, with the brand’s retail sales value surpassing £70 million and growing over 23% – more than twice the rate of the total category". Isaac Fisher, MD at Pukka, said: “Our customers have been asking for a festive pie from Pukka for quite some time, and now it’s time to give the people what they want". The company followed this statement by saying: “At Pukka we’re committed to working towards a more sustainable future, as well as having a positive impact on our community. All our packaging is sourced from sustainable sources and is 100% recyclable.” Pukka’s Christmas Dinner pie (RRP: £2.00) will be available at Tesco for a limited time from 30 October, 10p from every pie sold goes to the Trussell Trust to support their mission to end the need for food banks.