Supermarket shoppers are shocked to find mince pies in bakery section and moan ‘it’s too early’

SUPERMARKET shoppers have been left baffled after spotting mince pies in a bakery section. The festive favourite has started appearing on a popular supermarket’s shelves four months before Christmas. Morrisons has already put mince pies on sale Credit: Morrisons An eagle-eyed shopper spotted mince pies in a bakery section Credit: Facebook A shopper shared a picture of the mince pies on a Facebook group after spotting them in Morrisons’ bakery section. The post on Newsfoodsuk read: “Mince pies are now available at Morrisons.” Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! The bargain retailer has already stocked up on deep filled mince pies and shortcrust mince pies, selling for £2 and £1.80 respectively. The early appearance has sparked a debate amongst fellow shoppers online. Some couldn’t wait to get their hands on the seasonal treat, while others moaned that “it’s too early”. One person wrote: “Best before 14/08!!!!!!! Inedible by Christmas!” Another one added: “Yum just what I want in this heat. It’s too early for Xmas stuff yet.” However, other shoppers have asked for the treat to be available all year round. Most read in Money One comment read: “Should be all year just like hot cross buns are! Love love love.” Another one wrote: “Should sell them all year round, they are not just for Christmas.” Mince pies remain one of Britain’s most recognisable Christmas treats, with supermarket sales traditionally soaring in the run-up to the festive season. The sight of mince pies in August comes as supermarkets increasingly introduce festive products well ahead of December. Morrisons has also released Christmas advent calendars months before the big day. A spokesperson told The Sun: “We start selling Christmas products a few months before Christmas, because we know some of our customers like to plan for Christmas in advance.” Comment now