A MAJOR supermarket has slashed the cost of veg to just a few pennies as Easter shoppers rush to pick up a bargain.
Morrisons has cut the cost of carrots, swedes and parsnips to just 8p.
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The deal launches across stores and online today, and will last until Sunday April 20.
To access the offer you will need to be a Morrisons More Card holder, which is free and will give you access to rewards and money off items in store.
The supermarket has also slashed the price of its “Best Potatoes” by from £2.30 to £1.10 for all customers.
Gareth Lloyd, head of marketing events at Morrisons, said: “These vegetable price cuts are part of Morrisons ongoing commitment to deliver quality and value.
“Particularly during key seasonable moments when food plays an even bigger role within our customers’ households.”
Morrisons has undercut a number of major supermarkets including Aldi with it’s round of vegetable price reductions.
The German discounter slashed the price of carrots, broccoli, and potatoes to just 15p ahead of the holiday.
Last week, Sainsbury’s, and Lidl also said they would also slash the price of their veg to 15p.
You will need to be signed up for a loyalty card at Sainsbury‘ to access the deal.
You can check out what is on offer below:
Aldi – In store April 15 – 19 and until 20 in Scotland
- – Nature’s Pick White Potatoes (2kg) – 15p
- – Nature’s Pick Carrots (1kg) – 15p
- – Nature’s Pick Broccoli (360g) – 15p
- – Nature’s Pick Spring Onions (100g) – 15p
- – Nature’s Pick Loose Garlic (Each) – 15p
- – Nature’s Pick Cucumber (Each) – 59p
Lidl -In store from April 15
- – White Potatoes (2kg) – 15p
- – Carrots (1kg) – 15p
- – Parsnips (500g) – 15p
- – Swede (Each) – 15p
- – Spring Onions (Per bunch) – 15p
- – Green Beans (220g) – 15p
Morrisons in-store now until April 20
- – Carrots (1kg) – 8p
- – Parsnips (500g) – 8p
- – Swede (Each) – 8p
Sainsbury’s – In store from April
- – White Potatoes (2kg) – 15p
- – Carrots (1kg) – 15p
- – British Parsnips (500g) – 15p
- – Swede (Each) – 15p
WHAT ELSE IS NEW AT MORRISONS
It comes just weeks after Morrisons announced a huge overhaul of its estate, in a move which would see 17 of its Daily convenience stores close.
These sites are set to shut on April 16, bar the exception of one site in Haxby.
This shake up in efforts to store up costs, will also see 52 cafes closes and a number of hot food counters.
Elsewhere, the supermarket has revealed its opening times for the holiday.
Morrisons will close 289 locations across England and Wales, but its stores in Scotland will remain open.
On Good Friday, all stores will be open from 7pm to 10pm.
On Easter Monday, locations in England, Wales, and Gibraltar will open from 7am to 8pm.
If you are curious about your favourite supermarket’s opening hours then you should check out the link here.
How to save at Morrisons
Buying a delivery pass can slash the cost of shopping online if you’re a Morrisons regular.
You also get priorities for Christmas delivery slots.
How much it costs depends on which you get anytime or mid-week, and if it’s for the year, six-months or monthly.
You’ll need to work out the cost compared to how much you spend on delivery without one to see if it’s worthwhile.
Morrisons does a range of wonky veg that can work out cheaper than the main range.
Check websites like Quidco and TopCashback BEFORE you place your order.
Cashback websites PAY you to shop. All you have to do is click through their links and the money is added to your online account.
Search for discount codes on websites like MyVoucherCodes.co.uk and VoucherCodes.co.uk to see if you can get money off at the till.
Follow your favourite shops on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and sign up to its deals newsletter to get the latest on any offers. We post the best deals in our Sun Money FB group too.
Try switching all of your branded or premium goods for lower level ones and see if you notice the difference.
Morrisons regularly adds new products to its ‘own-brand “savers” range.
This is its value range where prices start from as little as 20p.
It includes all sorts of products including peas, spaghetti, marmalade, jaffa cakes and washing up liquid.
Swap your usual items for savers alternatives and see if you can tell the difference.
Shoppers can earn points with the More Than loyalty scheme when they spend online or in store.
How many points you earn will depend on the offers available at the time, plus you get five points for every litre of fuel at Morrisons petrol stations.
Reach 5,000 points and you get £5 off your shopping, plus there are other offers and coupons and the checkout and via the app.
Shoppers also get cheaper prices that are just for members.
