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Morrisons sows Seeds of Hope

Supermarket is giving away 25 million sunflowers to customers

Morrisons is giving away 25 million sunflower seeds to customers this week in an effort to spread hope and lift the spirits of the nation.

The sunflower seeds will be offered to customers in packs of ten by checkout colleagues after they have finished their shopping and included within Morrisons online shopping orders. Morrisons Community Champions will also be working with schools, care homes and community groups to distribute the packs and plant the seeds in their local areas.

Customers can plant the seeds in pots at home and watch them grow into dwarf sunflowers which will be between six and 14 inches tall.

Rose Morgan, Community Champion at Morrisons Peckham store, came up with the idea to help customers plant hope for a brighter future as lockdown restrictions start to ease.

Rose said: “Everyone is emerging from lockdown in different ways and I wanted to give my customers fresh hope and food for the heart by putting smiles on as many faces as possible.

“I had the idea of using sunflower seeds to represent this new beginning and emailed David, our CEO, to tell him we’d be giving some away in our store in Peckham. I’m so happy he liked the idea and am very proud that it will now be taking place in all Morrisons stores.”

Morrisons will be giving away the 2.5 million packets of sunflower seeds to customers in all 497 stores from today – Monday 12 April. They should be planted in a 6-inch-diameter pot at a depth of half an inch and will begin to sprout in two to five days.

David Potts, Morrisons CEO, said: “This has been a very difficult year for our country and this winter has seemed especially dark and tough. So as spring arrives, and with Covid seemingly in retreat, we want to help celebrate the growing sense of national optimism by planting these sunflowers across the UK, representing the brighter and lighter times of hope ahead.”

To continue to spread messages of hope, Morrisons Community Champions have also launched the ‘Little Sunshine’ award – to recognise those who have gone above and beyond in their local community throughout the pandemic.

All 497 Morrisons stores will deliver ‘Little Sunshine’ certificates and gifts to hundreds of children nationwide who have been nominated for their contribution to supporting the local community through the pandemic.

ALFRES-GO!

MORRISONS launches new picnic boxes for outdoor meet-ups

– The new Family Picnic and Luxury Ploughmans Food Boxes are launching just in time for groups of six to meet outdoors –

– Morrisons also offers an Adult Picnic Platter for Two, available to collect from store –

– The new limited-edition food boxes are available to order online now, and the price includes next day delivery –

As lockdown restrictions begin to ease and sunnier days are ahead, Morrisons has launched two new food boxes and a platter that are perfect for picnics with family and friends.

The Family Picnic Food Box features everything you need to whip up a stellar picnic in no time; from sandwiches, to snacks and drinks. Featuring items such as Morrisons Pork Cocktail Sausages, Morrisons Classic Hummus, Morrisons Brownie Bite Tub and Morrisons Royal Gala Apples, the box includes options for adults and kids alike.

The Luxury Ploughmans Food Box is perfect for a romantic date during the day or an outdoor birthday celebration, with delicious snacks and treats. The box features the likes of The Best Nocerella Olives, Morrisons The Best Marc de Champagne Truffles and The Best Sicilian Lemonade. Customers also have the option to upgrade to include Prosecco or Champagne.

The Family Picnic Food Box is priced at £26 and the Luxury Ploughmans Box at £30 (£35 with Prosecco or £45 with Champagne). Both prices include next day or nominated day delivery.

Finally, Morrisons is also selling an Adult Picnic Platter for Two for just £10. The platter can be pre-ordered and collected from stores across the country and includes hand-prepared scones, quiche lorraine, cherry bakewell and more.

Aidan Buckley, Food Box, Eat Fresh & Food to Order Director at Morrisons said: “We know our customers will be excited to get out into the sun and meet up with friends and family that they haven’t been able to see during lockdown.

“Whether planning a classic picnic or a luxury spread, these two new food boxes offer something for everyone to share and enjoy in the park or back garden.”

Morrisons limited-edition Family Picnic Food Box is available now on the Morrisons food boxes website https://www.morrisons.com/food-boxes/box/Family-Picnic-Box

Morrisons limited-edition Luxury Ploughmans Food Box is available now on the Morrisons food boxes website https://www.morrisons.com/food-boxes/box/The-Luxury-Ploughman-s-Picnic-Box

Morrisons limited-edition Adult Picnic Platter for Two is available now to order on the Morrisons Food to Order website then pick up in store:

https://my.morrisons.com/foodtoorder/product/morrisons-adult-picnic-platter-for-two/111291672

For more information on Morrisons Food Boxes range visit

www.morrisons.com/food-boxes

IT’S AN EGGSTRAVAGANZA! Morrisons launches limited edition food box packed with Easter treats

– Includes an Easter Egg Hunt Kit, Chick & Bunny Marshmallows, Milk Chocolate Micro Eggs, ingredients for making cornflakes cakes and more –

– The new limited-edition food box is available to order online now, and the price includes next day delivery –

Calling all chocoholics! Morrisons has launched a new Easter Treat Box to help customers hop into the spirit of the spring celebration.

Priced at £22 including next day or nominated day delivery, the limited-edition box has everything customers need to celebrate Easter at home with the kids or makes the perfect surprise gift for a loved one.

It includes an Easter egg hunt kit, additional solid milk chocolate eggs, a classic milk chocolate bunny and even Easter chick themed bags for hours of happy hunting entertainment.

For those who like to get creative in the kitchen, Morrisons Easter Treat Box also contains all the ingredients to make classic Chocolate Easter Nests including cornflakes, milk cooking chocolate, pastel fairy paper cases and chick & bunny-shaped marshmallows or milk chocolate micro eggs for toppings.

Aidan Buckley, Food Boxes and Eat Fresh Director at Morrisons said: “Whether our customers are celebrating at home with family or sending gifts to loved ones, we created the Easter Treat Box to make it even easier for everyone to enjoy the spring festivities, and all delivered, hassle-free, right to their doorstep.”

Morrisons limited-edition Easter Treat Box is available now on the Morrisons food boxes website https://www.morrisons.com/food-boxes/box/easter-treat-box.

Morrisons has also teamed up with Dr Oetker to create an Easter Baking Box for £23 – https://www.morrisons.com/food-boxes/box/easter-baking-box.

Delivery by courier is included in the price shown and customers can order boxes until 2nd April.

For more information on Morrisons Food Boxes range visit

www.morrisons.com/food-boxes

Morrisons to donate 100,000 chocolate eggs to familes this Easter

– The eggs will be distributed to local food banks, schools and community groups via Morrisons Community Champions –

– Morrisons customers can also donate Easter Eggs in-store –

Morrisons has announced it will be donating 100,000 chocolate eggs to those in need in the run up to the Easter weekend.

Morrisons Community Champions at all stores nationwide will be working with local food banks, schools and community groups to distribute the Easter treats to individuals and families who would benefit most.

Each of Morrisons 497 stores will receive a dedicated delivery of more than 200 Easter eggs, including household favourites Smarties and Creme Egg, which will be set aside, ready to donate.

Customers also have the opportunity to get involved as Morrisons is setting up ‘Easter Egg Donation Stations’ in every store where customers can drop off additional eggs they have purchased.

The supermarket wants to raise the spirits of the nation and spread some hope and joy across local communities as lockdown restrictions are set to be eased by the government this week.

Rebecca Singleton, Customer & Community Director at Morrisons said: “We know that celebratory occasions can come at an additional cost to families, but we want to make sure that no-one goes without Easter eggs this year.

“Across the UK we’ll be donating 100,000 eggs to local communities where they are needed most.”

The Easter egg giveaway is part of Morrisons £5 million drive to keep the nation’s food banks stocked by manufacturing additional products which are then donated directly to local communities.

The £5 million donation, announced in January, adds to the £10 million worth of food that Morrisons donated in 2020.

For more information visit www.morrisons.co.uk

Doughn’t mind if I do!

– Made from scratch by Morrisons craft bakers in stores –

– At 50p per pack, these doughnuts cost just 10p each –

– Morrisons has also added a lemon curd filled doughnut to the Spinr range –

Morrisons has added a chocolate orange doughnut to its in-store bakery range. Fans of the ‘flavour of the moment’ can pick up a pack of five for 50p, working out at just 10p per doughnut.

Made from scratch by Morrisons bakers in-store every day, each doughnut is hand-filled with a generous amount of rich, chocolate orange-flavoured filling and finished with a dusting of icing sugar.

The chocolate orange craze shows no sign of slowing and customers were quick to spot the new Morrisons addition on social media when it launched in stores on Wednesday. A photo posted by @newfoodsuk amassed over 7,500 likes and 1,000 comments in less than 24 hours with fans commenting, “NEED, NEED, NEED” and “I’m in heaven”.

Doughnut lovers can get their hands on another new flavour, with Morrisons having also added a Lemon Curd flavour to the range; perfect for spring picnics in the sunshine and available at the same bargain price of 50p for a pack of 5.

Andy Clarke, In-store Bakery Manager at Morrisons said: “We’re always looking to add new and exciting flavours to our bakery range. We know that our customers love the chocolate orange trend so it made sense to combine it with our renowned doughnuts.”

Morrisons Chocolate Orange and Lemon Curd doughnuts are available in 400 stores nationwide now.

The Real Deal! Morrisons launches Surf & Turf

THE ONLY PRODUCT OF ITS KIND ON UK SUPERMARKET SHELVES

Sirloin Steak and Black Tiger Prawns for £7.00 or £12 for two

Morrisons is launching a new Surf & Turf pack, perfect for luxury dinners at home or grilling up on the BBQ.

Featuring a British Sirloin steak and four black tiger prawns, the pack is the only one of its kind currently available in UK supermarkets and is priced at just £7.00, or two for £12 – customers will have to be quick though as the packs will be limited.

While restaurants remain closed, Morrisons Surf & Turf is the perfect option for customers looking to upgrade weekend dinners in. Alternatively, with the weather warming up and days getting longer, the new launch offers the perfect excuse to dust off the BBQ, fire up the coals and tuck in alfresco.

Those going down the outdoor route can pick up disposable BBQs from Morrisons; choose from a small disposable BBQ for £2.50 or a party disposable BBQ at £5.50, both available in stores and online.

Josh Brockbank, Beef Buyer at Morrisons said: “We always aim to offer customers the best produce at great prices, and there’s no better example than this affordable deal for high-quality steak and seafood.

“With BBQ season round the corner we hope people will be enjoying this both in, and outdoors with family.”

The Surf & Turf pack will be available in stores and online from the 15^th March, priced at £7.00 or two for £12.

CHEERS! Grab 15 cans of Guinness for less than a tenner at Morrisons ahead of St. Patrick’s Day

– Works out at just 66p a can, saving customers over £6! –

– Offer available in store now meaning customers can take advantage for St Patrick’s Day –

Morrisons are helping Guinness fans to party like the Irish, from the comfort of their own living rooms, this St Patrick’s Day with customers able to get their hands on 15 cans of the Irish national tipple of choice for just £9.99.

The famous stout – best served cold – works out at just 66p a can, and saves customers more than £6 off the RRP.

St Patrick’s Day (17 March) takes place just three days before a battle of the titans in the 6-Nations Cup, with Ireland taking on England on home turf which is sure to be an explosive clash.

Customers will need to be quick to bag this deal – which is the cheapest available in the UK supermarkets as the deal is running from the 11th until 21st March, in-store while stocks last*.

Callum Keaney, Senior Buying Manager at Morrisons said: “With St Patrick’s Day just around the corner and a massive showdown coming up between Scotland and Ireland in the 6-Nations tomorrow there’s no better way to celebrate than with an ice-cold Guinness.

“We’ll still be raising a glass at home so we’re pleased to be offering our customers the best price out there!”

Morrisons slash Easter egg prices and launch Spring bakery range

– Popular Easter eggs including Mini Egg and Maltesers will be available to buy this weekend for just 75p –

– Spring bakery products launch, with prices starting from just 10p –

– Products include mini egg doughnuts and mocha hot cross buns, with customers sharing on social and commenting “these are a NEED” –

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Morrisons has slashed the price of popular Easter eggs to just 75p this weekend.

From Friday to Sunday, customers will be able to pick up favourites such as Cadbury Mini Egg, Maltesers and Aero Bubbles Medium Eggs in stores at great reductions.

The full list of Easter eggs being reduced to 75p is:

Product	Original price	Saving
Cadbury Mini Egg Medium Easter Egg	£1.50	75p
Cadbury Creme Egg Medium Easter Egg	£1.50	75p
Cadbury Chocolate Buttons Egg	£1.50	75p
Smarties Medium Easter Egg	99p	24p
Rolo Milk Chocolate & Caramel Medium Easter Egg	99p	24p
Maltesers Medium Easter Egg	99p	24p
Aero Bubbles Milk Chocolate Medium Easter Egg	99p	24p
Mars Medium Easter Egg	£1.50	75p
Kinnerton Paddington Egg & Bar	99p	24p

And if that’s not enough to get into the Easter spirit, Morrisons has also just dropped its spring bakery range, including mocha hot cross buns, lemon doughnuts and mini egg doughnuts.

With prices starting from just 50p these deals are worth hopping over to Morrisons bakery counter for!

Morrisons are famous for their doughnuts with customers previously going wild for salted caramel, gingerbread and fruit salad flavours.

Morrisons Easter additions are set to be just as popular and customers have been quick to take to social media to express their excitement saying, “these are a NEED”, “Morrisons strikes again” and “where’s the nearest Morrisons?”.

Morrisons Lemon Doughnuts are available in packs of 5 for 50p – just 10p each. Freshly prepared in-store and hand-filled with lemon curd by Morrisons craft bakers, these doughnuts are the perfect spring treat.

The supermarket has also launched new Mini Egg Easter Doughnuts which come in packs for three for £1.50. These luxury chocolate iced doughnuts are filled with a smooth chocolate filling, topped with chocolate icing and chocolate eggs, ideal to satisfy sweet cravings ahead of the Easter weekend.

Freshly baked in-store, Morrisons has also brought back its popular Mocha Hot Cross Buns for Easter – just £1 for 4. The sweet coffee-flavour buns are filled with dark chocolate chips and best served with butter and a hot coffee.

Jane Holmes, Product Development Manager at Morrisons said: “We’re so excited to see our new bakery products getting so much love on social media. We hope that they will add a spring to our customers steps in the run up to Easter.”

Morrisons spring bakery range is available in-stores nationwide now.

Morrisons to give away afternoon tea boxes across the UK to mothers this Sunday

– Customers across the UK can nominate special mums via local stores’ Facebook pages –

– Mums will also receive acts of kindness in stores, including gifts of flowers and chocolates –

Morrisons is giving away an afternoon tea hamper from its stores across the UK this Mother’s Day, to celebrate mums in the community.

Mother’s Day will be a little different this year with lockdown still in place, but mums across the nation deserve more recognition than ever; having faced all sorts of challenges including home schooling and feeding the family.

Morrisons customers are able to nominate a ‘special’ mum to win a hamper via their local store’s Facebook page, to give back to mums in the community who deserve a treat.

Each of Morrisons’ 497 stores across the UK will be taking part in the giveaway and planning to pack a box with a variety of items that mums can use to make an afternoon tea. From cakes, to teas and jams, the hampers will provide an afternoon tea treat that mums won’t forget.

Morrisons will also be carrying out acts of kindness in stores, such as giving flowers and chocolates to special mums who cannot see their children on Mother’s Day.

Rebecca Singleton, Customer & Community Director at Morrisons said: “We know that Mother’s Day will be different this year, and we wanted to recognise the incredible efforts of mums around the country over what has been an extremely difficult 12 months.

“We look forward to putting a smile on the face of nearly 500 fantastic mums as they tuck into a range of delicious afternoon tea treats.”

Morrisons donates 500,000 meals to pet rescue centres

Morrisons has announced it will be donating over half a million meals to local pet rescue centres to help feed the nation’s cats and dogs – after demand for pet food has surged during lockdown.

Last year saw an unprecedented rise in pet ownership. With more of us at home than ever before, the desire for a companion reached peak levels with over two million dogs alone bought between March and September.

However, with millions more cats and dogs to feed in households up and down the UK, the need for pet food has dramatically increased.

In response to the increase in demand, Morrisons will set aside half a million meals in an effort to support local animal shelters – and to ensure no four-legged friend is left behind. Its network of ‘’Community Champions’ will work closely with their local shelters to distribute the meals up and down the UK.

Many animal shelters have been struggling through lack of funding and the economic fallout of Covid-19. And as hope for summer and a return to normality grows, animal shelters are facing the risk of more pets needing rehoming as their owners can no longer meet their needs.

Faye Atkins, Pet Food Buyer at Morrisons said: “Throughout the pandemic, our focus has been on feeding the nation, so it only felt right to support those pets who may not have found their forever home just yet as well.

“We hope this donation will go some way to supporting the many shelters doing a fantastic job looking after some of our most vulnerable animals”.

Earlier this week, Morrisons announced it is working closely with its suppliers as they invest in increasing their capacity. Whilst there is not 100% full availability in stores, there remains plenty of stock for all its customers and their new pets.