Fruit and veg has surged in price, according to a “worried” greengrocer who works in Leeds Kirkgate Market.
Shaun Dolan, 58, whose family has been trading in the market for about 80 years, has been forced to raise prices on some items as he’s not a “ruddy millionaire” and needs to stay afloat himself. He runs M&S Dolan with his brother Michael, located in the outdoor section of the city-centre market.
They make videos on Facebook promoting deals they have on mornings, “there’s bargains to be had, you go to the supermarket and it’s a fortune.” These serve as a crumb of hope to his struggling regular customers, who according to Shaun spend all day in the warm parts of the market as they “daren’t put their heating on”.
