M&S makes major change in stores with more than 20 staple products affected

M&S makes major change in stores with more than 20 staple products affectedThe retailer is aiming to attract 'more family shoppers' by dropping the price of several weekly shop essentials.CommentsMoneyNicola Roy Multimedia content creator10:29, 20 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesM&S shoppers will be able to pick up veg for less (Image: Getty Images)Anyone who shops at Marks and Spencers will know that while the quality of the food is fantastic, it can sometimes carry a higher price tag compared to other supermarkets.‌However, for several key weekly shop essentials, this may no longer be the case. The retailer is dropping the price of many of its vegetables in a bid to attract more family shoppers and encourage healthier eating on a budget.‌15 new vegetable staples have been added to its Remarksable Value range and another seven have been added to its Dropped & Locked campaign.‌An impressive 19 of the products have been lowered in price, such as 300g of chestnut mushrooms (£1.40 to £1.30) and 600g of leeks (£2.20 to £1.90).If you want to keep the cost of the weekly shop down, the Remarksable Value range is ideal, as it's benchmarked to other competitors, according to the Grocer.View 3 ImagesM&S stocks an impressive range of fruit & veg(Image: Bloomberg via Getty Images)‌M&S Food MD Alex Freudmann said: "Families want to eat well without paying more, and vegetables are at the heart of the weekly shop."By lowering prices on everyday veg staples, we’re making it easier for more families to shop M&S as part of their weekly shop as we double the size of M&S Food."Here's a full list of the products that have been added to the value range or have been lowered in price.‌New Remarksable Value vegSweetheart Cabbage - 75pBrussels Sprouts 500g - 90pRed chillies 75g - 65pRed and green mixed chillies 70g - 60pChestnut mushrooms 300g - £1.30Carrot bag 500g - 55pTenderstem broccoli 200g - £1.75Leeks 600g - £1.90Garlic net x3 -...