Squirrel haggis and Japanese knotweed reach UK menus as invasive species trend grows (article in The Guardian)

The rise of ‘invasivorism’ has introduced a range of unusual eating choices as diners strive for a more ethical diet. Sat 27 May 2023 

It can be grilled like asparagus, mixed into a sweet-sour ripple ice-cream or even turned into a beer. When guests arrive at Silo, a “zero-waste” restaurant in east London, next month they’ll be treated to a series of dishes from an unlikely source. It is more famous as the scourge of homeowners, but for some, the solution to the Japanese knotweed crisis is to serve it for dinner.

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