EGGS from the Isle of Wight's Brownrigg's Farm are among those which saw sales soar during lockdown.

Southern Co-op's sales of local eggs rose by 50 per cent during the lockdown period in May, against the typical rate of demand.

The regional co-operative praised its local suppliers, including Brownrigg's, who helped ensure residents continue to get a supply of eggs during the pandemic.

The independent co-operative sells the eggs as part of its Local Flavours range which celebrates regional produce in its retail stores across the south of England.

Matt Elliott, retail buying and services manager at Southern Co-op, said: "Our local suppliers have done a great job helping us fill the gap when eggs were in short supply at retail stores across the country.

"Over the recent lockdown period we have seen a spike in sales of local eggs and the support we have seen across our suppliers has been fantastic.

"We would urge our customers to continue to support local suppliers and shop locally."