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Daily Mail
15 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
I found a Sainsbury's receipt from 1981 in a second-hand bag - people can't believe how much prices have changed
A receipt dating back to 1981 was found inside a vintage bag bought by a charity shopper. The anonymous shopper took to Reddit, where they shared their fascinating find with others. They posted an image of the now 44-year-old sales slip in the r/CasualUK forum, accompanying it with a short post. Their post simply read: 'Got a vintage bag from a charity shop, got more excited about the sainsbury receipt left inside from 1981.' The receipt was a fascinated throwback, and a good reminder of how much everyday items have changed over recent decades. One Reddit commenter pointed out how well the item was maintained - despite being around 44-years-old. They wrote: 'I'm impressed at how well the ink held up and they were still using the half penny.' Another noted that this is because the retro receipt was printed with traditional ink (as opposed to the thermal ink now used on receipts). They explained: 'It's proper ink, will last forever if properly stored. Not like the thermal receipts you get now which fade after a few years or less if exposed to sun or heat.' A further commenter was intrigued by the use of old currency. They wrote: 'Love the fact stuff appears to be be priced in some cases at a half penny.' In response, another Redditor said: 'Because there were 1/2 pennys then.' This observation prompted a conversation about new currency. February 15, 1971 is known as 'Decimal Day', as it marks the day British currency changed from the old system of pence, shillings and pounds, to the decimal system of pennies and pounds. However, as another Redditor pointed out: 'It's half a new pence, different from an old pre decimal ha'penny. They're what you bought sweets with in the 70s.' Half pennies were phased out after decimalisation - in 1984 - as inflation and the cost of production meant they were no longer considered economically viable. Meanwhile, another Reddit user was shocked that the sales bill only dated back to the 80s, as they initial thought it was much older. They wrote: 'It's like we are looking at a war time receipt. It's 1981 for God's sake lol. I was born a year after this was printed. I was reading the post thinking "do they mean 1940's receipt?". I thought currency was in its current form at this point with maybe the old pound coin and bigger 50 and ten pence coins. That's what I remember from my childhood, but I guess the change happened when I was very young.' Others noted that the total bill came to a considerable amount of money when converted to reflect how much it would be worth now. One said: '£41 in today's money is around £205.' Another was curious about the purchases made, which are not identified on the receipt. They wrote: 'Ahh right. Would be even better if we could see what they actually bought to confirm value but that's no small amount of cash. Thank you.' 'There are some pretty expensive things on there. I'm guessing that they are meat. I can't think of anything else that would be over £5 in a supermarket. It's not as if they sold clothes or household appliances then,' one mused. Other suggested the more expensive items could be alcohol. 'Bottles of spirits would have been 5 or 6 quid,' one commenter suggested.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Cadbury shrinks size of Freddo chocolates while prices remain the same
Cadbury has shrunk the size of its Dairy Milk Freddo multipacks, while keeping the price the same. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including Boost, Crunchie, Creme Eggs and the classic Dairy Milk. However, arguably one of the most popular Cadbury chocolates is its Dairy Milk Freddos. The price of Freddos has been a major talking point over the years. The popular chocolate used to be 10p, but recently it has risen in price and is now on sale in supermarkets for up to 40p (Sainsbury's). Now, Freddo multipacks have been hit by shrinkflation. Cadbury has shrunk the size of its Freddo (5x18g) and Caramel Freddo (5x19.5g) multipacks by 20%, according to The Grocer. These multipacks disappeared from Tesco stores in May and have recently been replaced by Freddo 4x18g and Freddo Caramel 4x19.5g multipacks. Despite the change in size, the price has remained the same at £1.40. The original 5-packs of Freddo chocolates are still available in some supermarkets, including Morrisons. (Image: Morrisons) Both the old and new versions of the Freddo multipacks are available at Morrisons (at the time of writing), on sale for £1.40. While Sainsbury's still has the original multipacks of five available, both for £1.40. A spokesman for Cadbury owner Mondelez International, speaking to The Grocer, confirmed the change to Freddo multipacks was made due to "significantly higher input costs". RECOMMENDED READING: Cadbury to release new chocolate bar shoppers say is like discontinued favourite 'Amazingly good' new Kinder chocolate bar spotted in meal deal section at Tesco Tesco joins Sainsbury's in making major change to self-service checkouts Sainsbury's shoppers 'won't buy anything' as major change rolled out in-store The spokesperson explained ingredients like cocoa and dairy cost "far more" than they have done in the past and energy and transport prices "remain high". They continued: "This means that our products continue to be much more expensive to make and while we have absorbed these costs where possible, we still face considerable challenges. 'As a result of this difficult environment, we have had to make the decision to slightly reduce the weight of our Cadbury Dairy Milk Freddo multipacks so that we can continue to provide consumers with the brands they love, without compromising on the great taste and quality they expect."
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Five tips to give leftover vegetables a second chance with a ‘wow' factor
HAVING family over soon but stuck for ideas as well as cash? You could jazz up dishes, for added wow factor, just by using leftover uncooked veg to knock up some pickle or relish. Here's some ideas . . . RECYCLE OLD JARS: You will need jars to put your pickle or relish in, and could get a 12-pack of 300ml ones at Hobbycraft for £9, but the cheapest way to get started is to reuse empty jam or sauce jars. Give them a good wash, or pop in the dishwasher then use boiling water to rinse. TANGY TREAT: Pickled red onions are easy. Finely slice the onion, pop in a jar, cover with white wine vinegar, £2 at Sainsbury's, and add a pinch of salt and of sugar. Put the lid on and shake, leave for 20 minutes before trying — adding more vinegar, salt or sugar as you think best. Pop in the fridge and use on everything from tacos to sarnies. SPICE OF LIFE: Slice up any spare chilli peppers and pop in a jar. Then put 100ml of water in a pan and heat on the stove with a few teaspoons of sugar and one of salt, plus you could add mustard seeds or bay leaves from your spice rack. Bring to the boil then pour the liquid into the jar. Carefully put the lid on the jar and leave to cool. Once at room temperature, store in the fridge and the chillis should keep for a few months. CRUNCHY RELISH: Use up any mini- cucumbers or radishes to make a tasty relish. Slice your veg and keep it crunchy by adding to a sieve with ice cubes for ten to 20 minutes before pickling. I've figured out how to make the perfect fried eggs - it's so simple, works every time and you don't even need any oil Make a brine following the same instructions as before, leave to cool and add to the jar with your veg. You can also add onion, and herbs such as dill, for extra flavour. PASS THE CARROTS: The key for great pickled carrots is to cut them up into very fine matchsticks or use a peeler to create shavings. Follow the same brine instructions as above, but add some rice wine vinegar if you have it, as well as a dash of fish sauce. Once cooled and refrigerated, you can use these on Asian dishes such as dumplings or stir fries. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability. 8 Deal of the day 8 PICK up the Graco Myavo Stroller in midnight black at – usually £124.99, now £99.99 as part of the baby goods sale. SAVE: £25 Cheap treat 8 TUCK into a Curry Pot Noodle from Iceland. They were £1.20 each, now down to 67p. SAVE: 53p What's new 8 CHARM your way into a loved one's heart with a gift from Pandora. The summer sale is now on, with up to 40 per cent off the popular charms and jewellery. Top swap GIVE brows a makeover using the Diorshow brow styler, above, £24.95, or try the budget e.l.f. Instant Lift brow pencil, below, £3, both Boots. Shop and save HIDE clutter in a stylish storage trunk. This Remy basket was £25 and is now down to £20 at Dunelm. SAVE: £5 Hot right now STOCK up on your favourite beers at Morrisons with an offer of three packs for £30, saving around £9. Includes ten-packs of Estrella and Doom Bar. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 8 JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we're giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you're saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you'll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!
The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Shoppers spot tubes of rare Pringles scanning through for just 25p at major supermarket
BARGAIN hunters are flooding Sainsbury's after shoppers spotted rare tubes of Pringles scanning for just 25p. The budget snack finds were spotted at a Sainsbury's store in Kingsway, Derby, with eager customers rushing in to snap them up before they're gone. 3 3 One thrilled shopper posted online: 'Today in Sainsbury's (Derby, Kingsway) 25p per can. Not sure who is more happy me or my lil ones.' The post quickly caused a stir on social media, with excited snack fans flocking to the comments to share their thoughts and tag friends. One user said: 'Great find. Wish they would do it online.' Another wrote: 'I need to pop to Sainsbury's.' A third added: 'Wish they would do this all the time.' Others simply tagged their mates in the post, encouraging them to dash to their local branch while stocks last. Some joked that they were planning a detour on their way home to see if the bargain crisps were still available. The rare flavour first launched in January and seems to be making a surprise return — this time at a price that's hard to beat. Alongside the 25p Pringles, shoppers are also buzzing over the arrival of a brand new Kinder bar. Although Kinder has released many variations over the years, this latest addition is already causing excitement among fans of the popular chocolate brand. Shopping discounts - How to make savings and find the best bargains It's not just the low price that's grabbing attention — it's also the mystery around the flavours. Earlier this year, Pringles launched a Super Mario -themed mystery crisp, sparking debate online about what it actually tastes like. One person guessed: "Yoshi flavoured." Another quipped: "It's going to be mushroom!" A third chimed in: "Magic Mushroom flavour?" The official flavour hasn't been confirmed by Pringles, leaving it up to fans to figure it out. Many say it tastes like pizza, while others think it's more like spaghetti or even ketchup. A YouTube reviewer claimed the taste was 'a mix of ketchup, pizza and spaghetti in Mario style', which would make sense given the Italian roots of the iconic Nintendo character. This isn't the first time Pringles has teased shoppers with mystery flavours. Past limited-edition releases have included Southern Fried Chicken, Pickle, and even Carbonara. So if you're craving something new, or just after a great deal, it might be worth heading to your nearest Sainsbury's. But be quick, because with prices like this, they won't stay on shelves for long. How to save money on your supermarket shop THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop. You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they've been reduced. If the food is fresh, you'll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time. Making a list should also save you money, as you'll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket. Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too. This means ditching "finest" or "luxury" products and instead going for "own" or value" type of lines. Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they're misshapen or imperfect. For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50. If you're on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too. Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund. 3
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Deliciously Ella hits out at 'nepo baby' label and insists being great-granddaughter of Sainsbury's baron is nothing to do with her success
The star behind Deliciously Emma has hit out at being labelled a ' nepo baby ', insisting that being the great-granddaughter of a major Sainsbury's baron has nothing to do with her success. Food writer Ella Mills has said she knew people would describe her as a nepo baby when she set about creating her recipe blog and brand. The businesswoman, known for her cookery books that promote a plant-based diet, is the great-granddaughter of Lord Alan John Sainsbury, of the Sainsbury's supermarket-owning family. The mother-of-two told Good Housekeeping UK: 'I passionately wanted to do Deliciously Ella on my own. Of course, it didn't take journalists long to link the dots and I felt so bad in retrospect. 'I knew people would say I was just a nepo baby, but you don't sell 100 million products because 40 years ago Sainsbury's went public. 'At the same time, having that connection meant I had a subconscious wish to do something quite different, against the odds, as my great-grandfather had done.' In the mid-2010s Ms Mills was touted as a pioneer of the 'clean eating' movement, despite telling a magazine in 2016 that 'I would never use the word 'clean'.' The concept, promoting minimally-processed foods, was controversial, with Nigella Lawson telling BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour that 'behind the notion of clean eating is an implication that any other form of eating is dirty or shameful'. During this time, Ms Mills received backlash for her gluten, meat and dairy-free recipes, as well as her personal wellness journey, which was associated with the clean eating movement. She told the magazine: 'It (the backlash) was instigated more by the media than by social media. 'I don't have it as bad as some people who've been trolled, but I'm aware that a fair share of people don't like me, for sure. 'I accept that if you have a public platform and you share your opinion with the world, the world is quite right to have an opinion back. 'If I can help people to eat more plants and have a more natural diet, then that's more important than anything a troll can say about me.' Speaking further about the wellness industry, she said: 'You have this bizarre, quite ironic dichotomy: as our collective health gets worse, the wellness industry gets bigger, noisier, more confusing and more niche. 'If you go online, people are following these extreme morning routines, achieving so much by 9am. 'My concern is that too many people think that their health is synonymous with expensive powder and wildly elaborate routines. 'Everything I suggest is evidence-based. It's not about gimmicks or fads. I changed my diet (to plant-based) and it changed my life.' In the summer of 2011, Ms Mills was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), which is when your heart rate increases very quickly after getting up from sitting or lying down, according to the NHS website. It was after this diagnosis that Ms Mills began building her business empire. After launching her blog and publishing a book, she later began producing vegan health products, selling millions of cereal bars across UK supermarkets. In her book, Deliciously Ella, published in 2015, she said that changing her diet meant 'in less than two years I was off all the medication I should have been on for life'. Amid soaring success, Ms Mills announced last year that she had decided to sell her company, saying she had been 'overwhelmed with fame'. In September last year, she announced that she and her husband, Matthew Mills - with who she co-owns the company - were selling it. The pair sold their company to the Swiss group Hero, for what is believed to be figure around £70 million. Despite selling, Ella and her husband have maintained control over Plants, a separate part of their business with supplies fresh pasta, kombucha and soups to outlets such as Waitrose.
