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Rhyl Journal
02-07-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Cheapest supermarkets for Wimbledon strawberries and cream
But, the red berries aren't cheap, although a new study has revealed that Aldi provides the most budget-friendly option. Aldi offers the most affordable strawberries and cream at 58p per serving, 53% cheaper than the most expensive option. Lidl and Asda place second and third, at 62p and 63p per serving, respectively. Waitrose ranks as the most expensive retailer at 89p per serving for the iconic tennis tournament snack, 31p more than Aldi. The current batch of "wonky" strawberries in Aldi is BIG The study, by QR Code Generator, compared the cost of 100g of strawberries and 30ml of cream at major UK supermarkets, using each retailer's cheapest own-brand options, to find out where fans can recreate a decent portion of the classic tennis snack most affordably at home. Sainsbury's places fourth, with an overall serving cost of 75p, closely followed by Tesco, who charge 76p per portion of strawberries and cream. Both supermarkets charge 63p per 100g of strawberries; however, they differ in cream prices, with Sainsbury's single cream costing £1.25 for 300ml compared to Tesco's £1.30. This small difference in cream pricing results in a 1p difference in their per-serving costs. Morrisons places sixth, with a portion of strawberries and cream costing 79p, 21p more expensive than the same portion at Aldi. M&S places seventh, with a higher price per serving of 83p, making them the second most expensive option. At the other end of the scale, Waitrose was found to be the most expensive supermarket for strawberries and cream at 89p per serving, which is 53% more expensive than Aldi. This highlights how shopping around could save consumers over a third of the cost. Jo Lambell, founder of Beards & Daisies and author of The Unkillables says: "The pairing of Wimbledon and strawberries isn't just nostalgic, it's rooted in British horticultural history. "Strawberries were in season when Wimbledon was first held in 1877, and their association with summer, freshness, and British identity made them a natural fit. The addition of cream came later, cementing the combination as a luxurious seasonal treat.' Their visual appeal also plays a role. The bright red fruit juxtaposed with white cream and manicured green lawns makes for a media-friendly image, part of Wimbledon's brand identity. Like strawberries? You're in luck... Interestingly, nearly all the strawberries served at Wimbledon are locally sourced from Kent, reveals Jo. 'The berries are picked at dawn and delivered to the grounds by afternoon to guarantee peak freshness. This emphasis on local sourcing supports British agriculture and reduces food miles.' This year has seen the biggest and sweetest strawberries in years, many British growers have reported.


South Wales Guardian
02-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Cheapest supermarkets for Wimbledon strawberries and cream
But, the red berries aren't cheap, although a new study has revealed that Aldi provides the most budget-friendly option. Aldi offers the most affordable strawberries and cream at 58p per serving, 53% cheaper than the most expensive option. Lidl and Asda place second and third, at 62p and 63p per serving, respectively. Waitrose ranks as the most expensive retailer at 89p per serving for the iconic tennis tournament snack, 31p more than Aldi. The current batch of "wonky" strawberries in Aldi is BIG The study, by QR Code Generator, compared the cost of 100g of strawberries and 30ml of cream at major UK supermarkets, using each retailer's cheapest own-brand options, to find out where fans can recreate a decent portion of the classic tennis snack most affordably at home. Sainsbury's places fourth, with an overall serving cost of 75p, closely followed by Tesco, who charge 76p per portion of strawberries and cream. Both supermarkets charge 63p per 100g of strawberries; however, they differ in cream prices, with Sainsbury's single cream costing £1.25 for 300ml compared to Tesco's £1.30. This small difference in cream pricing results in a 1p difference in their per-serving costs. Morrisons places sixth, with a portion of strawberries and cream costing 79p, 21p more expensive than the same portion at Aldi. M&S places seventh, with a higher price per serving of 83p, making them the second most expensive option. At the other end of the scale, Waitrose was found to be the most expensive supermarket for strawberries and cream at 89p per serving, which is 53% more expensive than Aldi. This highlights how shopping around could save consumers over a third of the cost. Jo Lambell, founder of Beards & Daisies and author of The Unkillables says: "The pairing of Wimbledon and strawberries isn't just nostalgic, it's rooted in British horticultural history. "Strawberries were in season when Wimbledon was first held in 1877, and their association with summer, freshness, and British identity made them a natural fit. The addition of cream came later, cementing the combination as a luxurious seasonal treat.' Their visual appeal also plays a role. The bright red fruit juxtaposed with white cream and manicured green lawns makes for a media-friendly image, part of Wimbledon's brand identity. Like strawberries? You're in luck... Interestingly, nearly all the strawberries served at Wimbledon are locally sourced from Kent, reveals Jo. 'The berries are picked at dawn and delivered to the grounds by afternoon to guarantee peak freshness. This emphasis on local sourcing supports British agriculture and reduces food miles.' This year has seen the biggest and sweetest strawberries in years, many British growers have reported.


The Herald Scotland
02-07-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Cheapest supermarkets for Wimbledon strawberries and cream
Aldi offers the most affordable strawberries and cream at 58p per serving, 53% cheaper than the most expensive option. Lidl and Asda place second and third, at 62p and 63p per serving, respectively. Waitrose ranks as the most expensive retailer at 89p per serving for the iconic tennis tournament snack, 31p more than Aldi. The current batch of "wonky" strawberries in Aldi is BIG — Held der Arbeit (@HeldinEU) June 12, 2025 The study, by QR Code Generator, compared the cost of 100g of strawberries and 30ml of cream at major UK supermarkets, using each retailer's cheapest own-brand options, to find out where fans can recreate a decent portion of the classic tennis snack most affordably at home. Sainsbury's places fourth, with an overall serving cost of 75p, closely followed by Tesco, who charge 76p per portion of strawberries and cream. Both supermarkets charge 63p per 100g of strawberries; however, they differ in cream prices, with Sainsbury's single cream costing £1.25 for 300ml compared to Tesco's £1.30. This small difference in cream pricing results in a 1p difference in their per-serving costs. Morrisons places sixth, with a portion of strawberries and cream costing 79p, 21p more expensive than the same portion at Aldi. M&S places seventh, with a higher price per serving of 83p, making them the second most expensive option. At the other end of the scale, Waitrose was found to be the most expensive supermarket for strawberries and cream at 89p per serving, which is 53% more expensive than Aldi. This highlights how shopping around could save consumers over a third of the cost. Why does Wimbledon always serve strawberries? Jo Lambell, founder of Beards & Daisies and author of The Unkillables says: "The pairing of Wimbledon and strawberries isn't just nostalgic, it's rooted in British horticultural history. "Strawberries were in season when Wimbledon was first held in 1877, and their association with summer, freshness, and British identity made them a natural fit. The addition of cream came later, cementing the combination as a luxurious seasonal treat.' Their visual appeal also plays a role. The bright red fruit juxtaposed with white cream and manicured green lawns makes for a media-friendly image, part of Wimbledon's brand identity. Like strawberries? You're in luck... Where do Wimbledon get their strawberries? Interestingly, nearly all the strawberries served at Wimbledon are locally sourced from Kent, reveals Jo. 'The berries are picked at dawn and delivered to the grounds by afternoon to guarantee peak freshness. This emphasis on local sourcing supports British agriculture and reduces food miles.' This year has seen the biggest and sweetest strawberries in years, many British growers have reported.

South Wales Argus
02-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Cheapest supermarkets for Wimbledon strawberries and cream
But, the red berries aren't cheap, although a new study has revealed that Aldi provides the most budget-friendly option. Aldi offers the most affordable strawberries and cream at 58p per serving, 53% cheaper than the most expensive option. Lidl and Asda place second and third, at 62p and 63p per serving, respectively. Waitrose ranks as the most expensive retailer at 89p per serving for the iconic tennis tournament snack, 31p more than Aldi. The current batch of "wonky" strawberries in Aldi is BIG — Held der Arbeit (@HeldinEU) June 12, 2025 The study, by QR Code Generator, compared the cost of 100g of strawberries and 30ml of cream at major UK supermarkets, using each retailer's cheapest own-brand options, to find out where fans can recreate a decent portion of the classic tennis snack most affordably at home. Sainsbury's places fourth, with an overall serving cost of 75p, closely followed by Tesco, who charge 76p per portion of strawberries and cream. Both supermarkets charge 63p per 100g of strawberries; however, they differ in cream prices, with Sainsbury's single cream costing £1.25 for 300ml compared to Tesco's £1.30. This small difference in cream pricing results in a 1p difference in their per-serving costs. Morrisons places sixth, with a portion of strawberries and cream costing 79p, 21p more expensive than the same portion at Aldi. M&S places seventh, with a higher price per serving of 83p, making them the second most expensive option. At the other end of the scale, Waitrose was found to be the most expensive supermarket for strawberries and cream at 89p per serving, which is 53% more expensive than Aldi. This highlights how shopping around could save consumers over a third of the cost. Why does Wimbledon always serve strawberries? Jo Lambell, founder of Beards & Daisies and author of The Unkillables says: "The pairing of Wimbledon and strawberries isn't just nostalgic, it's rooted in British horticultural history. "Strawberries were in season when Wimbledon was first held in 1877, and their association with summer, freshness, and British identity made them a natural fit. The addition of cream came later, cementing the combination as a luxurious seasonal treat.' Their visual appeal also plays a role. The bright red fruit juxtaposed with white cream and manicured green lawns makes for a media-friendly image, part of Wimbledon's brand identity. Like strawberries? You're in luck... Where do Wimbledon get their strawberries? Interestingly, nearly all the strawberries served at Wimbledon are locally sourced from Kent, reveals Jo. 'The berries are picked at dawn and delivered to the grounds by afternoon to guarantee peak freshness. This emphasis on local sourcing supports British agriculture and reduces food miles.' This year has seen the biggest and sweetest strawberries in years, many British growers have reported.


Scottish Sun
29-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
The 48p Shein buy that's key to making your tiny garden look bigger & five other ways to give the illusion of more space
A gardening expert has shared some nifty hacks to try out if your green space is on the smaller side HANG ABOUT The 48p Shein buy that's key to making your tiny garden look bigger & five other ways to give the illusion of more space YOU can spend hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds trying to make a small garden look bigger. But a plant expert has insisted you don't need to shell out to give the illusion of more space, as you can get the same results with a 48p buy. Advertisement 4 If you've got a small garden, there are some clever ways you can give the illusion of more space Credit: Getty 4 A hanging planter is one such trick, and this gorgeous macrame one is 48p on Shein Credit: Shein 4 Use a well-placed mirror to reflect the light in your green space too Credit: Getty The bargain in question is from Shein - a macrame plant hanger. "Hanging planters are a brilliant way to add layers to a small garden without cluttering the ground,' Beards & Daisies' lead horticulturalist Connor Towning explained. "Use them for trailing plants like English ivy, boston fern, or even strawberries if you want to grow fruit." They also work well on a balcony, as hanging planters make them "feel like little hideaway - kind of like having your own mini garden retreat in the middle of the city," the company's founder Jo Lambell added. Advertisement Another way to maximise a garden with limited ground space is with a vertical planting wall. "Think herbs, trailing plants, or colourful bedding in planters attached to trellises or wooden pallets," Jo suggested. "It's a high-impact look that also smells incredible when you include rosemary, mint or thyme." You can even try making one yourself, just by mounting an old metal shoe rack to a wall. Advertisement Tilt it, and make sure it's properly secured so that you can sit small potted plants on it at an angle - creating an "eye-catching, space-saving solution that turns clutter into a garden feature". It's also worth looking at furniture with a dual purpose - such as a planter that doubles as a storage bench - to "maximise functionality while keeping your garden clutter-free". I gave my garden a small patio corner using black and white paint from B&Q and people say it's 'gorgeous' Make the most of the corners in your garden too. You can turn one into a mini wildflower garden, using seeds such as a mix of cornflowers, poppies and cosmos. Advertisement "Sowing a small patch of wildflower seeds in a deep planter can support bees and butterflies," Connor added. "It's one of the most rewarding things you can do for wildlife, and it adds a beautiful texture." Another option is to create a corner seating area - which you can do for less with reclaimed wooden pallets. Add some weatherproof cushions to make a "snug lounge area that's both budget-friendly and space-efficient". Advertisement How To Make Your Small Garden Look Bigger Garden design expert Fiona Jenkins from has created a guide on how to make your small garden look larger. Add shelves - for additional storage and place to hold more plants. Use foldaway furniture - to take up less space when not in use. Add privacy - with fencing, trellis, brick walls or hedging. Add a water feature - to make your garden seem like a natural retreat. Go bright - when choosing plants, opt for bold colours to make the space pop. Use large planters - to get more plants in less space. Plant vertically - add plants upwards to make your garden seem fuller, and therefore, bigger. Use blue flowers at the edges - blue flowers and plants recede into the distance and make the garden appear bigger. Grow tall plants - it's better to think big when it comes to a small garden. Keep clutter a minimum - as it can give the illusion of less space than there actually is. Lastly, there are some other illusions you can create with light and space, such as placing a mirror on a wall or fence to "visually double" the space. Consider planting pale coloured flowers and plants such as white petunias, pale pink geraniums, or daisies to reflect light and make the space look bigger.