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Shoppers hit back at Sainsbury's saying meal deal price hike is 'not fair'

  • Sainsbury's increased its meal deal price to £3.95 in 2025, marking a second rise within a year in UK stores.
  • This followed a previous increase from £3.50 to £3.75 in July 2024 after holding steady at £3 for several years.
  • The meal deal includes options like sandwiches or salads with snacks and drinks, supported by 35 new Food-to-Go products introduced recently.
  • A Sainsbury’s spokesperson emphasized that, despite customer concerns, the meal deal still provides excellent value thanks to the vast variety of options available.
  • The price rise sparked consumer frustration and calls for supermarket price caps, while Sainsbury's remains priced lower than competitors like Tesco and Co-Op at £4.
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Shoppers hit back at Sainsbury's saying meal deal price hike is 'not fair'

Sainsbury’s lunchtime meal deal has had its price increased by 20p to £3.95 and shoppers aren't impressed.

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South Wales Argus broke the news in Newport, United Kingdom on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
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