IKEA to put green Swedish meatballs on the menu

Jessica Shankleman
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Head of sustainability Joanna Yarrow reveals plans to reduce carbon intensity of retail giant's famous meatballs

Let's face it, one of the main reasons to even consider visiting an IKEA store on a Bank Holiday weekend is the opportunity to indulge in a plate of delicious Swedish meatballs - the DIY can wait. But...

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