Holly Smith, also known as the UK’s Coupon Queen, is a trusted bargain hunter who shares her tips and life hacks on social media. She has suggested Britons buy Wonky Veg at Morrisons as the discount fruit and veg could save you hundreds a year when compared to the premium options.
Holly, who runs the website Coupon Queen told Express.co.uk: “At Morrisons, you can buy wonky veggies and fruits, which are slightly irregular in appearance or shape, but they’re fine to consume.
“You can find wonky veggies such as peppers, courgette, red grapes, green grapes, and more.
“These vegetables have a shelf life of three days or more, including delivery day.”
Morrisons previously sold its Morrisons Wonky Vegetables Selection Box, with a selection of its Wonky Veg inside.
However, this item has been discontinued and now the veg is being sold in separate packages.
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Holly said there are often further discounts on Wonky Veg. She said: “The retail price for Morrisson’s wonky green grapes (500g) is £2.50 per kg, but you can buy them for £1.25.
“If you go for the wonky peppers (750g), the retail price is £1.60 per kg, but you can purchase them for £1.20 and save.”
A standard family weekly shop of fruit and veg, including carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, peppers, courgette, avocado, apples, and grapes, is hundreds of pounds cheaper if Britons purchase the stores Wonky Veg vs its premium options.
In fact, families could save over £550 a year, comparing luxury Morrisons options in like-for-like quantities.
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Wonky Veg vs premium options
Wonky Veg shopping list:
- 1kg Wonky Carrots – 35p
- 1kg Wonky Potatoes – 69p
- 5 Wonky Apples – 60p
- 500g Wonky Sweet Potatoes – 55p
- 750g Wonky Peppers – £1.19
- 400g Wonky Red Grapes – 99p
- 1kg – Wonky Avocado – £2.29
- Wonky Courgette – £1.30
Cost: £4.47 a week or £232.44 a year
Premium fruit and veg shopping list:
- 1kg Morrisons Carrots – 39p
- 1kg Morrisons Baby Potatoes – 85p
- Morrisons Royal Gala Apples – £1.59
- Morrisons Sweet Potatoes – 99p
- Morrisons The Best Sweet Baby Peppers – £1.75
- Morrisons Seedless Red Grapes – £1.99
- Five Morrisons Ready to Eat Avocados – £3.73
- Six Organic Courgettes – £3.87
Cost: £15.16 a week or £788.32 a year
Saving over a year buying Wonky Veg: £555
The money saving mum detailed another way to get cheap frozen fruit and vegetables. Holly said: “Get 10 percent off what you spend at Farmfoods, the frozen food specialist with more than 300 stores.
“All you need to do is sign up for the Farmfoods newsletter.
“To do so, head to the Farmfoods website and click on the black circle on the right.
“After you sign up for the newsletter, you’ll receive a link to download coupons.
“You can get £2 off when you spend £25 or £10 when you spend £100. You don’t have to buy everything. Just stock up on frozen foods such as fruits and vegetables that you need.”
Genius tips to save money at the supermarket
Look in the world food aisle
Items like naan bread, curry pastes, and rice are cheaper on the world food aisle than regular aisle to the tune of 75 percent.
Often these products are made by very recognisable British brands but are marketed with different packaging for less cash.
Buy supermarket’s own brand products
Supermarkets have their own ranges, including budget ranges. Sainsbury’s ‘Basics’ range sells a wide variety of cheap household items and food. Asda offers its Smart Price essentials and Morrisons has a Savers range. Tesco has its Everday Value range.
Other tips to save at the supermarket
- Go shopping at the best time of day for reduced food
- Use supermarket cashback apps
- Plan ahead
- Use a loyalty card
- Cook from scratch
