Major supermarket slashes cost of veg to just 8p as Christmas shoppers rush to pick up a bargain
A MAJOR supermarket has slashed the cost of its veggies to just 8p as shoppers rush to bag a Christmas bargain.
Asda has massively reduced the price of their produce – including carrots, parsnips, Brussels sprouts, broccoli and potatoes – just days before Christmas.
Budget supermarkets usually offer mega discounts around this time of year and mark up veg at around 15p.
But this year a wide range is available for just 8p as industry giants battle it out to provide the best deals.
“Asda selling veg for just 8p,” shared one shopper, “Wooop the cheap veg is out”, added another.
“No loyalty card needed! Asda,” someone else pointed out.
One woman shared a picture of her haul with the caption: “Carrots and potatoes 8p and sprouts and broccoli 10p from Asda.
“Got all this for 72p.”
Asda’s deal will be running from December 19 until December 24 which means shoppers have plenty of time to load up the trolley with all the trimmings without emptying their wallets.
Asda’s discount is for all shoppers and won’t require a loyalty card, unlike rival chains.
Here’s the full list of the chain’s reduced festive prices:
- Sprouts: 8p (500g)
- Carrots: 8p (1kg)
- Parsnips: 8p (500g)
- Broccoli: 8p (360g)
- Potatoes: 8p (2kg)
At 8p, Asda’s price is pretty unbeatable, however, Aldi has now dropped prices on its veggies to 8p.
Aldi’s festive list includes:
- Carrots: 8p (1kg)
- Parsnips: 8p (500g)
- Brussels Sprouts: 8p (500g)
- Broccoli: 8p (each)
- White potatoes: 8p (2kg)
- Red and White Cabbages: 8p
- Red and White Cabbages: 8p
Lidl comes a close second, with their Christmas vegetables reduced to 9p.
While Lidl’s festive offering includes:
- Brussel Sprouts – 500g – 9p
- Parsnips – 500g – 9p
- Carrots – 1kg – 9p
- Potatoes – 2kg – 9p
The price drop means Lidl customers can enjoy a festive feast with all the trimmings for just £1.83 per head or £11 for a family of six.
Shoppers will have from December 19 to Christmas Eve to fill their baskets.
Other major chains have also cut prices but they do require you to have a loyalty card.
Tesco
Tesco‘s veg offer is valid in-store now until Christmas Eve but shoppers will need a Clubcard to cash in on the deal:
- Carrots: 15p (1kg)
- Potatoes: 15p (2kg)
- Parsnips: 15p (500g)
- Sprouts: 15p (500g)
Sainsbury’s
- White Potatoes (2kg): 15p with Nectar (£1.35 without)
- Carrots (1kg): 15p with Nectar (69p without)
- Parsnips (500g): 15p with Nectar (75p without)
- Swede: 15p with Nectar (62p without)
- Red Cabbage: 15p with Nectar (80p without)
- White Cabbage: 15p with Nectar (80p without)
- Brussels Sprouts (500g): 15p with Nectar (90p without)
These Nectar Prices run from Wednesday, December 18, to Tuesday, December 24.
Morrisons
- Carrots: 10p (500g)
- Parsnips: 10p (500g)
- Sprouts: 10p (500g)
- Whole swede: 10p
- British Best potatoes: £1.15 (2kg)
You’ll need a Morrisons More card to bag these bargains.
How to save money on Christmas shopping
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save money on your Christmas shopping.
Limit the amount of presents – buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb.
Instead, why not organise a Secret Santa between your inner circles so you’re not having to buy multiple presents.
Plan ahead – if you’ve got the stamina and budget, it’s worth buying your Christmas presents for the following year in the January sales.
Make sure you shop around for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you’re not forking out more than you should though.
Buy in Boxing Day sales – some retailers start their main Christmas sales early so you can actually snap up a bargain before December 25.
Delivery may cost you a bit more, but it can be worth it if the savings are decent.
Shop via outlet stores – you can save loads of money shopping via outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts.
They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually any wear and tear is minor.