M&S shoppers go wild for bizarre fruit that's leaving them completely divided
SWEET TREAT M&S shoppers go wild for bizarre fruit that's leaving them completely divided
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M&S shoppers are going wild for a bizarre hybrid fruit that's leaving them divided.
Social media is awash with posts and pictures of the citrussy creation - but not everyone is keen on the concept.
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M&S is selling a "limelon" for £3 leaving shoppers divided
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The posh retailer has brought back its Limelon, shaped and tasting like a melon with a hint of lime.
But customers and foodies have been left divided over the £3 buy.
Some are massive fans, branding it "delicious" and saying they "can't wait" to try it on Facebook.
But others have flat out rejected the concept, with one calling it "disgusting" and another saying they were left unimpressed.
Shoppers on M&S' website are similarly divided, with one saying it was "tasteless and ended up in (the) bin" and another plainly calling it "weird".
But others said it was "extremely juicy" and another a "game changer".
Shoppers keen to give the limelon a try can order it for home delivery via Ocado, which sells M&S products.
Posts on TikTok and Facebook suggest it's available in stores as well, but it's not clear if it's on sale across all M&S branches.
Neither is it clear when the limelon was first launched but reports suggest it made its first appearance on shelves in 2020.
We have asked M&S if the fruit is back permanently, what the calories are and when it was first launched and we'll update this story when we have heard back.
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Shoppers on the lookout for limelons in stores can find their nearest M&S branch via - www.marksandspencer.com/store-listing.
If you are buying one, shoppers are recommended to keep it in the fridge.
As ever, you should always shop around before buying any product as you might find it cheaper elsewhere.
Trolley.co.uk is a useful website for comparing the price of supermarket items.
We looked on the site and found there are other supermarkets selling limelons, and you can get them cheaper elsewhere.
Sainsbury's is selling one for £2.50 while Morrisons has one for £3.
OTHER M&S NEWS
M&S said this week it will dish out treats to customers after a cyber attack devastated its systems leaving some services down for weeks.
The retailer said over 1.8million customers will receive birthday gifts this month, including those who missed out in May and June.
Its Sparks loyalty scheme is also fully back online, it has confirmed.
The retailer said staff can enjoy 30% off for four days across Fashion, Home and Beauty products as well - 10% higher than the standard 20% discount.
It comes as the retailer tries to recover from the cyber incident which cost it £300million in lost profits and left it crippled.
Online shopping has since returned across England, Scotland and Wales, but Northern Irish customers are still waiting for an update.
Last week, three teenagers and a woman were arrested in the UK as part of an investigation into the attacks.
They have since been released on bail.
M&S also recently announced it is increasing the number of products sold in larger family packs across its aisles.
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