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Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Tesco UK boss: 'Price alone won't help customers to shop a healthier basket'
Ashwin Prasad, the chief executive of Tesco's UK arm, writes: 'We, and the whole food industry, can and must innovate and find new ways to encourage healthier choices' Good health starts with good food. We all know the importance of getting a balanced diet – for our health, and the health of those we care about. But worryingly, the latest data shows many of us aren't getting the nutritious diet we need. Fewer than one in five adults and one in 10 children regularly eat the recommended five-a-day. That needs to change. Getting enough fruit and veg can reduce the risk of longer-term health conditions, like heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer. As the Government's new food strategy rightly identifies, the more people we can help to eat their five-a-day, the more people we can help to live healthier lives. That means we need to listen and understand the barriers people face to getting their five-a-day. Over the last year, we have been working with the British Nutrition Foundation to understand in more detail the challenges our customers face when it comes to eating healthily. We spent time in communities up and down the UK, speaking to community members, including youth and charity workers, council members, and health professionals. Affordability is of course front of mind for many. But it's clear that price alone won't help customers to shop a healthier basket. We want to help our customers make small changes that amount to big health benefits for themselves and their families. People told us they want help with ideas and inspiration, or need more confidence in cooking healthy meals. And they want to see young people empowered to make healthier choices through access to fruit and veg and education. We, and the whole food industry, can and must innovate and find new ways to encourage healthier choices, so we can put healthy food in the hands of customers, more of the time. That's why at Tesco we are launching a campaign to help families eat their five-a-day. We are investing in new initiatives to inspire and incentivise our customers to make healthier choices easier for everyone. That includes new personalised Clubcard Stamps for millions of customers on fruit and veg that will be tailored to their buying habits, Clubcard Challenges on frozen and tinned fruit and veg and pulses, additional Clubcard prices and offers in store, and refreshed recipe inspiration online. That's on top of long-running promotions on fruit and veg, like Fresh 5, and two thirds of our Aldi Price Match products being healthy. We'll also be building out our support for kids to get off to a healthy start in life. As well as providing millions of pieces of fruit and vegetables to thousands of children in 400 schools across the UK this year through our Fruit & Veg for Schools programme, we'll be giving away free fruit for kids in selected stores across the UK during the school holidays. We're committed to doing our part, now and in future – but we won't solve this alone. It's time for the whole food industry to come together with the Government and wider society so that great nutrition is something everyone can enjoy. As Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting says: "Obesity has doubled since the 1990s and costs our NHS £11 billion a year, triple the budget for ambulance services. Unless we curb the rising tide of cost and demand, the NHS risks becoming unsustainable. The good news is that it only takes a small change to make a big difference. If everyone who is overweight reduced their calorie intake by around 200 calories a day - the equivalent of a bottle of fizzy drink - obesity would be halved. This government's ambition for kids today is for them to be part of the healthiest generation of children ever. That is within our grasp. With the smart steps we're taking today, we can give every child a healthy start to life. "Our brilliant supermarkets already do so much work for our communities and are trying to make their stores heathier, and we want to work with them and other businesses to create a level playing field. Through our new healthy food standard, we will make the healthy choice the easy choice, because prevention is better than cure. By shifting from sickness to prevention through our Plan for Change, we will make sure the NHS can be there for us when we need it." Only through collective and co-ordinated action across the whole of the food industry can we make an impact at scale. Doing so will not only help millions of families to live healthier lives. It will also boost our economy, reduce the number of people living with long-term health conditions linked to poor diet, and relieve pressure on our health services. The Government's plans to mandate food businesses to report on healthy food sales and take action to increase them are a positive step. We look forward to working with them on the details of the Healthy Food Standard and its implementation by all relevant food businesses to create a truly level playing field. We're committed to playing our part, working with the wider food industry and our health charity partners. We've shown what's possible when we work together as an industry. Through further collaboration and innovation, we can work to put healthy choices into the hands of customers, wherever they live, more of the time.
Daily Mirror
21-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Sainsbury's product's price rises by whopping 17 per cent more than rivals
Our weekly shop comparison looks at a basket of eight items across six main supermarkets each week - and one store has been top of the list for three weeks A supermarket is charging 17 per cent more for a staple item compared to nearly all other retailers. Our weekly price comparison examines the cost of eight items across the six main supermarkets. One product - a 500g pack of the cheapest supermarket mince (either 20 per cent or 25 per cent fat) - has seen a steady price increase, but now Sainsbury's is selling it for 17% more than Aldi, Lidl, Asda and Morrisons, and 13 per cent more than Tesco. Most places offer their cheapest pack for £2.99 - a staggering 77 per cent increase from the lowest price (£1.69) at which it was sold at Aldi when we began tracking prices over three years ago. Back then, Sainsbury's was still charging 50 per cent less than its current price, with a tag of £2. However, Sainsbury's price has now reached £3.50, the highest it's been throughout our comparison. With an overall bill of £13.90, it remains the priciest supermarket for the third week running. Aldi continues to be the most affordable for the fifth week, with a total of £13.09, just a penny less than Lidl's £13.10. Asda is now the third cheapest at £13.33, followed by Tesco at £13.46 and Morrisons at £13.55. Despite being the most affordable option, Aldi has contested our comparison, arguing that the list doesn't consider quality differences, claiming, for instance, that its Diplomat Red Label tea bags and coffee are 'higher quality' than the comparative products used. The retailer also notes that its tins of beans are weightier than some competitors'. When it comes to meat, however, Aldi and Lidl, as well as Morrisons, offer a 25% fat pack, while other supermarkets provide 20% fat, which is generally regarded as better quality. An Aldi spokesperson further commented: "Our promise to customers is that they will make significant savings every time they shop with Aldi, which is why we've been named Which? Cheapest Supermarket of the Year for four years running." Asda has also expressed disagreement, stating that our limited selection of items doesn't capture the full scope of their pricing or take into account their special offers. The supermarket maintains that its Just Essentials range is the most extensive and economical on the market, comparable to Aldi's. Sainsbury's has highlighted that industry-wide factors have affected beef prices. A Sainsbury's representative remarked: "This review of a limited number of products does not reflect the fantastic value our customers will find at Sainsbury's. We are committed to offering the best possible value across a wide variety of products – whether that's through our value Stamford Street range, Low Everyday Prices, Aldi Price Match or Nectar Prices." Aldi 800g loaf of white bread - 55p. 2 pints of milk - £1.20. 200g coffee - £1.99. 160 teabags - £1.85. 250g salted butter - £1.99. 420g tin of beans - 27p. 300g chicken - £2.25. 500g mince with 25% fat - £2.99. Total £13.09. Lidl 800g loaf of white bread - 55p. 2 pints of milk - £1.20. 200g coffee - £1.99. 240 pack of tea bags - £2.79 / equates to £1.86 for 160. 250g salted butter - £1.99. 420g tin of beans - 27p. 300g chicken - £2.25. 500g mince with 25% fat - £2.99. Total £13.10. Asda 800g loaf of white bread - 55p. 2 pints of milk - £1.20. 200g coffee (2 x 100g) - £2.28. 160 teabags (4 x 40-pack) - £1.80. 250g salted butter - £1.99. 410g tin of beans - 28p. 300g chicken - £2.24. 500g mince with 20% fat - £2.99. Total £13.33. Tesco 800g loaf of white bread - 55p. 2 pints of milk - £1.20. 200g coffee (2 x 100g) - £2.30. 160 teabags (2 x 80-pack) - £1.80. 250g salted butter - £1.99. 420g tin of beans - 28p. 300g chicken - £2.40 for 320g, equates to £2.25 for 300g. 500g mince with 20% fat - £3.09. Total £13.46. Morrisons 800g loaf of white bread - 55p. 2 pints of milk - £1.25. Coffee (2 x 100g) - £2.30. 160 teabags (2 x 80-pack Savers) - £1.80. Savers Salted butter 250g - £1.99. 410g tin of beans - 26p. 300g chicken - £2.65 for 330, equates to £2.41 for 300g. 500g mince with 25% fat - £2.99. Total £13.55. Sainsbury's 800g loaf of bread - 55p. 2 pints of milk - £1.20. 200g coffee - £2.30. 160 teabags - £1.85. 250g salted butter - £1.99. 400g tin of beans - 26p. Chicken 300g - £2.40 for 320g, equates to £2.25 for 300g. Mince 500g 20% fat - £3.50.
Daily Mirror
20-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Outrage at major food change for popular Sainsbury's food
Sainsbury's has increased the price for the second time in less than a year - and customers are not happy Sainsbury's has increased the price of its popular lunchtime meal deal for the second time in less than a year – sparking fury from customers and even its own staff. The cost of the classic combo – a main, side and drink – has jumped from £3.75 to £3.95, taking it perilously close to the £4 mark. The 20p rise follows a previous hike in July 2024, when the price was increased from £3.50. Outraged shoppers have taken to social media to voice their frustration. One wrote: "Sainsbury's meal deal gone up to £3.90 – we are in the end times." Another said: "This is not a drill – Sainsbury's meal deals have been upped again and are £3.95: it was £3.75 before today." A third posted: "Why TF was my Sainsbury's meal deal £3.95 – should we all just give up?" Even Sainsbury's staff said they weren't warned of the change. One worker wrote on Reddit: "Wow, saw that the meal deal has gone up to £3.95. Did anyone else know beforehand or did my managers fail to inform us this was happening?" Another added: "Honestly I just tend not to eat at work any more. Eating's too expensive." The rise makes Sainsbury's regular meal deal more expensive than rival supermarket Tesco, which charges £3.60 for Clubcard holders, and Morrisons, whose loyalty card members pay the same. The premium £5 meal deal, offering sushi and poke bowls, remains unchanged since its launch in 2022. However, there's now a £7 "super-premium" tier available in some stores. A spokesperson for Sainsbury's defended the change, saying: 'Sainsbury's continues to offer one of the best value meal deals around. We've also recently introduced a range of new products just in time for summer, including our best-seller Picnic Triple Sandwich and build-your-own salad options. 'This means anyone who shops with us can choose from an affordable selection of over 150 mains, 300 snacks and 400 drinks.' While Sainsbury's has not given an official reason for the increase, the supermarket is continuing to expand its food-to-go offering as part of a wider push to boost sales. The retailer has also added 35 new items to the deal, hoping the new options – from salads to picnic boxes – will justify the steeper price tag. But some shoppers remain unconvinced. One joked: 'Had to do a double take when I saw the price increase,' while another said the supermarket was 'sneaking the price up' - something the supermarket says is not true. The move comes at a time when Brits are already feeling the pinch, with food prices still high and inflation fears mounting. A recent report by the Food and Drink Federation found consumers are scaling back spending on convenience items like meal deals. Tesco hiked its Clubcard meal deal price from £3.40 to £3.60 last year. Co-op charges £3.50 for members, while Waitrose is the most expensive at £5 across the board. Despite the latest increase, Sainsbury's is hoping its Aldi Price Match initiative – now covering over 800 items – will help soften the blow for shoppers facing rising costs on all fronts.
The Sun
18-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Major UK supermarket slashes price of 80 grocery staples including chocolate, ice cream & vegetables to match Aldi
A MAJOR British supermarket is slashing its prices in its stores and online, giving customers major savings on its most popular items. The retailer has added 80 grocery staples to its well-loved Aldi Price Match in a bid to match the discount retailer. 6 6 6 Tesco has included a wide range of products as part of the new programme including many its private label items. The price of Tesco hummus pots has dropped to 99p alongside many other summer essentials such as fresh produce, like iceberg lettuce for 64p, baby tomatoes lowered to 78p and onions reduced to 35p. Frozen goods have also had the same treatment, with fish and steak included in the programme. But customers, who will be wanting something to keep cool over a hot summer, will be pleased to know that a three-pack of milk chocolate ice creams is now only £1.39, and a 4-pack of strawberry and vanilla ice cream will cost only £1.25. 6 Tesco chief commercial officer Ashwin Prasad said: 'We are absolutely committed to providing great value for Tesco customers, and we have carefully chosen more than 80 additional products to add to our Aldi Price Match scheme. 'We have added many customer favourites, including our Tesco own-brand hummus pots and baby plum tomatoes, giving customers the assurance that they are getting great prices on some of our most popular products.' The huge price cut extends to non-food items too, including exclusive brands like baby and toddler essentials, Fred & Flo. Tesco have announced this bold move following a strong first quarter, which saw sales go up by 5.9%. And yet, the price drop also coincides with the announcement that the rate of food price inflation rose to 4.4% in May, an increase from 3.4% in April, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). As a result, the rising cost of essentials like food puts those on lower incomes under particular pressure to make ends meet. Examples of products added to Aldi Price Match While the programme includes 80 products, here are some of the price drops customers can expect. Tesco Houmous (200g) 99p Tesco Iceberg Lettuce (200g) 64p Tesco Baby Plum Tomatoes (300g) 78p Tesco 2 Steak Slices (300g) £1.75 Tesco Red Onions (3 pack) 95p Tesco Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips (200g) 89p Tesco 2 Breaded Chunky Cod Fillets (350g) £3.49 Tesco Deep Pan Cheese Pizza (386g) £1.35 Fred & Flo Easy Fit Pants Size 4 (42 pack) £3.56 Fred & Flo Baby Shampoo (500ml) 82p Tesco Milk Chocolate Ice Creams (3 pack) £1.39 Tesco Strawberry and Vanilla Ice Creams (4 pack) £1.25 6 What's more, Tesco has more than 1,000 prices fixed included in its Low Everyday Prices deals and 9,000 Clubcard Price deals on offer to members each week. This new batch of lower-priced products comes after the retailers removed over 100 items from the programme in February. What is price matching? Since the cost of living crisis has put more and more pressure on consumers, price matching has become common place amongst the 'Big Four' supermarkets. 6 For Tesco, the Aldi Price Match programme was founded five years ago, in addition to its Clubcard membership programme. The aim is to incentivise customers to shop with the retailer for savings, as the UK supermarket giants battle out to have the best prices.
Scottish Sun
18-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major UK supermarket slashes price of 80 grocery staples including chocolate, ice cream & vegetables to match Aldi
The retailer slashed its hummus pots to just 99p AISLE TAKE IT Major UK supermarket slashes price of 80 grocery staples including chocolate, ice cream & vegetables to match Aldi Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR British supermarket is slashing its prices in its stores and online, giving customers major savings on its most popular items. The retailer has added 80 grocery staples to its well-loved Aldi Price Match in a bid to match the discount retailer. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 The supermarket giant launches bold strategy to match Aldi Credit: Reuters 6 6 The retailer has included 80 grocery staples in its recent price drop Credit: Alamy Tesco has included a wide range of products as part of the new programme including many its private label items. The price of Tesco hummus pots has dropped to 99p alongside many other summer essentials such as fresh produce, like iceberg lettuce for 64p, baby tomatoes lowered to 78p and onions reduced to 35p. Frozen goods have also had the same treatment, with fish and steak included in the programme. But customers, who will be wanting something to keep cool over a hot summer, will be pleased to know that a three-pack of milk chocolate ice creams is now only £1.39, and a 4-pack of strawberry and vanilla ice cream will cost only £1.25. READ MORE ON TESCO WEED IT OUT Tesco's 69p buy kills moss in just 24 hours & turns your lawn a luscious green 6 Inflation continues to affect food prices as rates increased to 4.4% in May, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) Credit: Getty Tesco chief commercial officer Ashwin Prasad said: 'We are absolutely committed to providing great value for Tesco customers, and we have carefully chosen more than 80 additional products to add to our Aldi Price Match scheme. 'We have added many customer favourites, including our Tesco own-brand hummus pots and baby plum tomatoes, giving customers the assurance that they are getting great prices on some of our most popular products.' The huge price cut extends to non-food items too, including exclusive brands like baby and toddler essentials, Fred & Flo. Tesco have announced this bold move following a strong first quarter, which saw sales go up by 5.9%. And yet, the price drop also coincides with the announcement that the rate of food price inflation rose to 4.4% in May, an increase from 3.4% in April, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). As a result, the rising cost of essentials like food puts those on lower incomes under particular pressure to make ends meet. Examples of products added to Aldi Price Match While the programme includes 80 products, here are some of the price drops customers can expect. Tesco Houmous (200g) 99p Tesco Iceberg Lettuce (200g) 64p Tesco Baby Plum Tomatoes (300g) 78p Tesco 2 Steak Slices (300g) £1.75 Tesco Red Onions (3 pack) 95p Tesco Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips (200g) 89p Tesco 2 Breaded Chunky Cod Fillets (350g) £3.49 Tesco Deep Pan Cheese Pizza (386g) £1.35 Fred & Flo Easy Fit Pants Size 4 (42 pack) £3.56 Fred & Flo Baby Shampoo (500ml) 82p Tesco Milk Chocolate Ice Creams (3 pack) £1.39 Tesco Strawberry and Vanilla Ice Creams (4 pack) £1.25 6 Tesco's Clubcard membership offers exclusive discounts on over 1000 products Credit: Alamy What's more, Tesco has more than 1,000 prices fixed included in its Low Everyday Prices deals and 9,000 Clubcard Price deals on offer to members each week. This new batch of lower-priced products comes after the retailers removed over 100 items from the programme in February. What is price matching? Since the cost of living crisis has put more and more pressure on consumers, price matching has become common place amongst the 'Big Four' supermarkets. 6 Morrisons also offer an Aldi price match programme to their customers Credit: Morrisons For Tesco, the Aldi Price Match programme was founded five years ago, in addition to its Clubcard membership programme. The aim is to incentivise customers to shop with the retailer for savings, as the UK supermarket giants battle out to have the best prices.
