‘Some right bargains in there!’ foodies say as they race to ‘cheap’ supermarket where items start from just 9p
WITH the cost-of-living crisis affecting households up and down the country, it’s no wonder people are trying to cut back on costs wherever they can.
And if you’re hoping to do the same, the food shop is a good place to start…and according to several savvy shoppers, there’s a particular “bargain” supermarket that can help you do just that.
Taking to money-saving Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, a bargain hunter named Jamie raved about Farmfoods and revealed how prices start from as little as just 9p.
Alongside a selection of some of the bargain buys he stumbled upon during his recentshop, he penned: “Farmfoods Store located in Scunthorpe.
“Plenty of Bargains found this afternoon items starting from just 9p, loads of items being cheap and for great use, it’s always good shopping at Farmfoods.”
Amongst the cheap items includes 9p Oxo rub sprinkly sizzling shawarma, Oxo stock pots for 39p, Alpen Light cereal bars at 69p and Wok Wow noodle pots priced at just 49p.
Other bargains include 29p Jaffa Cakes, 49p Snack a Jacks, Carr’s ciabatta at 49p, a pack of 2 jelly pots for 79p and cocoa cream filled croissants, which are on offer for 5 for £1.
Plenty of Bargains found this afternoon items starting from just 9p, loads of items being cheap and for great use, it’s always good shopping at Farmfoods
Farmfood shopper
Plus, if you’re looking for a cool treat this weekend, the cheap store are flogging Fruitzinger twisters for just 99p.
It wasn’t long before other foodies raced to the comments section to praise Farmfood prices – and it turns out Jamie isn’t the only fan.
“Some right bargains in there!” enthused one.
A second noted: “I love that Oxo rub!”
Meanwhile, a third tagged a friend and asked: “If you’re in could you grab some Jaffa cakes for us?”
Fabulous previously revealed that a new iconic crisp flavour is set to turn to shelves as a multi-pack – and will be sold in Farmfoods.
The salt and vinegar Discos will come in multipacks filled with six 25.5g bags.
When do supermarkets put out yellow-sticker bargains?
The time supermarkets reduce their products vary across stores.
Here’s a rough supermarket-by-supermarket guide:
Aldi
Aldi uses a red sticker to show reductions on fresh products such as bread, meat, fruit and vegetables.
This is when they have reached the last day of shelf life.
Red stickered items are most commonly found at opening and closing times.
M&S
Reduction times can vary from store to store but is most likely to occur near closing time.
Asda
Asda told Which? that yellow stickers are applied twice a day – in the morning and evening.
Co-op
Co-op told The Sun its reduced-to-clear prices are generally applied about four hours before the store closes.
Lidl
Lidl has a similar procedure to Asda and Aldi with reductions twice a day.
However individual stores may opt to reduce prices throughout the day.
Morrisons
Shoppers online have said that Morrisons does the best bargains first thing in the morning.
However, the store told Which? that there are no specific times for yellow sticker price cuts.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s told The Sun it’s at the store manager’s discretion whether to offer discounts.
However, shoppers have reported that the best deals are in the evening from 6pm.
Tesco
Tesco has said there is no specific time for reduction, but again most people found that prices were reduced from 6pm.
Waitrose
As with most of the other stores, Waitrose shoppers have said the best reductions are found before closing.
However the store stated that there is no specific time for yellow stickers to be applied.
They’ll retail at just £1.50 for a multipack and will first be available in B&M, Asda and Sainsbury’s from mid-April.
They will then make their way onto the shelves of other retailers such as Farmfoods and Tesco in mid-June.