When it comes to food shopping there is one area where parents can save money and that's school lunches.
Unless a child qualifies for free school meals then it's almost always cheaper to buy lunch rather than paying for school dinners. Most mums and dads would probably admit to keeping it simple, but what is the cost of a typical packed lunch for schoolkids?
The Manchester Evening News set out to find the best deal for a lunch consisting of a homemade ham sandwich and include a tube yoghurt, a packet of crisps and a Royal Gala apple for a little as possible using like-for-like products. Writer Emma Gill visited all six main supermarkets to find out where to get the best deal.
