'I'm A Supermarket Shopper - These Easy Swaps Could Save You £1,500 A Year'

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The rising cost of food means that an average family of four now shells out £628 a month on groceries, equating to £157 per week. With stubborn food inflation and looming mortgage hikes, many shoppers are seeking ways to make their money go further.

Richard Price, professional shopper at Britsuperstore, suggests that Brits could save over £1,500 annually (or £120 monthly). All they need to do, he says, is make a few straightforward swaps in their grocery shopping.

You won't have to sacrifice flavour, he says. But some changes, like opting for a block of cheese instead of pre-grated, require a tad more effort.

⁘One of the easiest ways to cut costs without compromising on quality is swapping chicken breasts for thighs or drumsticks. For example, Tesco British Chicken Breast Fillets cost £6.84 per kilo, but chicken thighs are just £2.85 per kilo, and drumsticks are even cheaper at £2.35 per kilo. Thighs and drumsticks are not only more affordable, but they also have a richer flavour, offer more iron and zinc, and stay juicer when cooked.⁘

Sainsbury's fresh raspberries will set you back a hefty £13.33 per kilo, while the frozen variety comes in at a more wallet-friendly £7.86 per kilo. You're still getting all the same nutrients, and they'll keep for longer, helping to cut down on waste. Richard says another savvy move is to opt for the 'wonky' fruit ranges available at supermarkets like Lidl and Aldi . ⁘There's absolutely nothing wrong with them, they just don't look as picture-perfect and they're a lot cheaper!⁘, he says.

The BBC revealed recently that butter has been hit with the second-highest inflation rate of all groceries over the past year, skyrocketing by an eye-watering 18%. However, Richard said shoppers can pinch some pennies easily.

For example, Tesco British Salted Block Butter is currently priced at £7.96 per kilo, whereas the more wallet-friendly Tesco Butterpak Salted Spreadable is a mere £4.38 per kilo. ⁘The only real difference is a little added oil to make it easier to spread, but the taste and quality remain the same,⁘ he said.