The tie-up enables Marks & Spencer to finally sell its full food range online, as Ocado splits with former partner Waitrose following M&S’ £750m investment to team up with the etailer.

M&S Food managing director Machin shares his hopes for a “big moment” that provides shoppers with an opportunity to reappraise the retailer’s food range and discover its quality and value.

The launch comes in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic peak, which spurred online food sales to new heights and sparked changes in grocery shopping habits.