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Daily Record
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
M&S shoppers divided over 'strange' £3 fruit that's back in store
The 'rare' cross fuses two unlikely items together - with some people saying it was 'disgusting' and others claiming it was 'delicious' Marks and Spencer shoppers might have spotted a rare fruit fusion in the supermarket this week when shopping, which sparked a heated debate between fans. The juicy fruit mixes two summer staples together into one item that's a true trick for the tastebuds. The curious item was spotted in an M&S Food Hall by Facebook user Daniel, who runs the Snack Reviews group. He posted: "New from M&S, the Limelon. Looks like a melon and tastes like a lime had a tropical holiday." After making waves last summer (2024), the unique melon has made a comeback in 2025. Priced at £3, the fruit is available for purchase in-store or can be added to online baskets via Ocado. M&S described the fruit as "deliciously refreshing and tangy" with "a zesty touch of lime", suggesting it's "perfect for snacking on or serving with yoghurt for breakfast". Opinions were split on the hybrid fruit. While some shoppers described the Limelon as "delicious" and celebrated its return, others were less enthusiastic, dismissing the creation as "vile", reports the Mirror. One fan of the fruit said: "Would love this. I eat lemons and limes like they are oranges!" Another was curious, writing: "I'm intrigued!" A third shared: "I love them! I got a pack of two from Costco a couple of weeks ago for £5.99 but they were tiny! Need to get to M&S!" But, a critic claimed: "They are disgusting!" And another offered a mixed review, sharing: "Tried this in Costco once - sour like a lime but tastes like a melon. Very strange, one bite was enough!" M&S has been known for introducing quirky fruits like the Limelon to the UK. It follows on from past creations such as the Papple (a pear-apple hybrid) and white strawberries with a pineapple tang. What is a limelon and what does it taste like? The limelon is a small, round fruit with a smooth and glossy skin that has a light green flesh with tan seeds. These melons are currently grown in Murcia, Spain, but efforts are under way in other nations like Israel and Costa Rica to enable year-round availability. Speciality Produce has praised the limelon's "complex flavour". They describe the taste sensation awaiting consumers as "sweet, floral, and subtly fruity" at first. The spokesperson added: "In combination with the sweet taste, the melon's flavour also encompasses acidic, zesty, and tangy notes with lime undertones, creating a balanced, bright flavour profile."
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
M&S shoppers divided as 'rare' £3 'hybrid' summer item is back
Marks and Spencer fans are divided over this one Some people shopping in Marks and Spencer this week might have had a double-take in the fruit section over an item that isn't seen very often in British supermarkets. Fusing two unlikely items together into one 'rare' fruit has shoppers divided. It was spotted in an M&S Food Hall by Facebook user Daniel who runs the Snack Reviews group. He wrote: "New from M&S, the Limelon. Looks like a melon and tastes like a lime had a tropical holiday." Due to its popularity, the melon was available last summer (2024) has returned once again in 2025. The £3 fruit can be bought in-store or added to online orders through Ocado. The store claimed the fruit was "deliciously refreshing and tangy" with "a zesty touch of lime". M&S bosses suggested it would be "perfect for snacking on or serving with yoghurt for breakfast". People were torn over the fruit that had been fused together. Some felt like the fruity treat was "delicious" and were raving about its return. However, a handful refused to put it on their shopping list, claiming the crossbreed sounded "vile". One said: "Would love this. I eat lemons and limes like they are oranges!" Another added: "I'm intrigued!" A third wrote: "I love them! I got a pack of two from Costco a couple of weeks ago for £5.99 but they were tiny! Need to get to M&S!" Someone else put: "They are disgusting!" And, one more commented: "Tried this is Costco once - sour like a lime but tastes like a melon. Very strange, one bite was enough!" M&S is no stranger to releasing unusual types of produce like the Limelon. In recent years, the supermarket has given shoppers the Papple (a pear crossed with an apple) and white strawberries that were said to taste of pineapple. What exactly is a limelon? Limelon melons are small fruits with a uniform, round shape and a bright surface that hides a pale green, juicy flesh with tan seeds at the centre. They are currently grown in Murcia, Spain, and trials are taking place in other countries, including Israel and Costa Rica, to help achieve year-round production. According to Speciality Produce, the limelon has a "complex flavour". Describing what shoppers could expect when cutting into the fusion fruit, a spokesperson wrote that the initial taste is "sweet, floral, and subtly fruity". They add: "In combination with the sweet taste, the melon's flavour also encompasses acidic, zesty, and tangy notes with lime undertones, creating a balanced, bright flavour profile".
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
M&S shoppers go wild for bizarre fruit that's leaving them completely divided
We reveal which supermarket is selling their own version of the hybrid fruit below... SWEET TREAT M&S shoppers go wild for bizarre fruit that's leaving them completely divided Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 M&S is selling a "limelon" for £3 leaving shoppers divided Credit: M&S 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. Four ways to save money at M&S Shoppers on the lookout for limelons in stores can find their nearest M&S branch via - 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. 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. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
M&S shoppers go wild for bizarre fruit that's leaving them completely divided
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. 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. Four ways to save money at M&S Shoppers on the lookout for limelons in stores can find their nearest M&S branch via - 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. 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. Timeline of the attack Saturday, April 19: Initial reports emerge on social media of problems with contactless payments and click-and-collect services at M&S stores across the UK. Customers experience difficulties collecting online purchases and returning items due to system issues. Monday, April 21: Problems with contactless payments and click-and-collect persist. M&S officially acknowledges the "cyber incident" in a statement to the London Stock Exchange. CEO Stuart Machin apologises for the disruption and confirms "minor, temporary changes" to store operations. M&S notifies the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and engages external cybersecurity experts. Tuesday, April 22: Disruptions continue. M&S takes further systems offline as part of "proactive management". Wednesday, April 23: Despite earlier claims of customer-facing systems returning to normal, M&S continues to adjust operations to maintain security. Contactless payments are initially restored, but other services, including click-and-collect, remain affected. Thursday, April 24: Contactless payments and click-and-collect services are still unavailable. Reports surface suggesting the attackers possibly gained access to data in February. Friday, April 25: M&S suspends all online and app orders in the UK and Ireland for clothing and food, although customers can still browse products. This decision leads to a 5% drop in M&S's share price. Monday, April 28: M&S is still unable to process online orders. Around 200 agency workers at the main distribution centre are told to stay home. Tuesday, April 29: Information suggests that the hacker group Scattered Spider is likely behind the attack. Shoppers spot empty shelves in selected stores. Tuesday, May 13: M&S revealed that some customer information has been stolen. Wednesday, May 21: The retailer said disruption from the attack is expected to continue through to July. Tuesday, June 10: The retailer reveals it's bringing back online shopping - but click and collect still not available. Tuesday, July 1: M&S boss says the company is hoping to have online operations running 'fully' within four weeks. 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.
