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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Customer fury as UK's favourite chocolate's £1.40 multipack shrinks meaning it's cheaper to buy a single 30p bar
Customers on the Tesco website said it was just another example of shrinkflation 'MAKE IT MAKE SENSE' Customer fury as UK's favourite chocolate's £1.40 multipack shrinks meaning it's cheaper to buy a single 30p bar PACKS of Freddos have shrunk from five to four — making the family favourites cheaper to buy individually. The new smaller multipacks still cost £1.40 at Tesco, meaning the price of each chocolate bar has gone from 28p to 35p. Meanwhile, single ones cost about 30p. 2 Packs of family favourite Freddos have shrunk from five to four 2 Freddos are now cheaper to buy individually Experts have blamed the move — equivalent to a 25 per cent price increase — on the soaring cost of cocoa. But customers on the Tesco website said it was just another example of shrinkflation. One wrote: 'A single Freddo is 30p and pack of Freddos used to be a 5 pack but now a 4 pack is £1.40. "Make it make sense.' Another said: 'Cheaper to buy 4 bars separately, used to get 5 bars at this price.' Tesco and Waitrose are the first to stock the new packs, with Waitrose offering them for a promotional price of £1, down from £1.80. Other supermarkets still have the five-packs in stock. Cadbury's owner Mondelez International said it had to pass on higher costs for ingredients, energy and transport. Susannah Streeter, of investment company Hargreaves Lansdown, said: 'The sharp rise in the cost of cocoa, which is such a crucial ingredient, has caused a big headache for chocolate manufacturers. 'They have also had to absorb higher energy costs and wage growth. People are only just realising why Dairy Milk chocolate and Freddos taste different - and they're saying one is MUCH tastier 'But producers know consumers will not swallow much bigger increases. "Though wholesale prices have come down slightly, they remain triple the price compared to two years ago. 'So, reducing the numbers of bars in packs or the weight of individual products is the strategy they are deploying.' Harvir Dhillon, economist at the British Retail Consortium, said: 'Chocolate prices, which are largely decided by large manufacturers, have been hit hard by global cocoa prices. 'The cost of cocoa has been badly affected by poor harvests in parts of Africa.'
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Customer fury as UK's favourite chocolate's £1.40 multipack shrinks meaning it's cheaper to buy a single 30p bar
PACKS of Freddos have shrunk from five to four — making the family favourites cheaper to buy individually. The new smaller multipacks still cost £1.40 at Tesco, meaning the price of each chocolate bar has gone from 28p to 35p. Meanwhile, single ones cost about 30p. 2 Experts have blamed the move — equivalent to a 25 per cent price increase — on the soaring cost of cocoa. But customers on the Tesco website said it was just another example of shrinkflation. One wrote: 'A single Freddo is 30p and pack of Freddos used to be a 5 pack but now a 4 pack is £1.40. "Make it make sense.' Another said: 'Cheaper to buy 4 bars separately, used to get 5 bars at this price.' Tesco and Waitrose are the first to stock the new packs, with Waitrose offering them for a promotional price of £1, down from £1.80. Other supermarkets still have the five-packs in stock. energy and transport. Susannah Streeter, of investment company Hargreaves Lansdown, said: 'The sharp rise in the cost of cocoa, which is such a crucial ingredient, has caused a big headache for chocolate manufacturers. 'They have also had to absorb higher energy costs and wage growth. People are only just realising why Dairy Milk chocolate and Freddos taste different - and they're saying one is MUCH tastier 'But producers know consumers will not swallow much bigger increases. "Though wholesale prices have come down slightly, they remain triple the price compared to two years ago. 'So, reducing the numbers of bars in packs or the weight of individual products is the strategy they are deploying.' Harvir Dhillon, economist at the British Retail Consortium, said: ' Chocolate prices, which are largely decided by large manufacturers, have been hit hard by global cocoa prices. 'The cost of cocoa has been badly affected by poor harvests in parts of Africa.'
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Cadbury slashes prices on leftover Easter chocolates with treats as low as £1
If you're looking to stock up on some sweet treats at a major discount then Cadbury's post-Easter chocolate sale is the place to head to Easter may be over, but the chocolate certainly isn't. If you're keen to bag some sweet deals at a significant discount - think £1 and £2 for bundles - then Cadbury's post-Easter chocolate sale is your destination. From leftover Easter eggs to massive Dairy Milk chocolate bars and favourite bundles starting from just 65p, there's a chocolate treat for everyone, whether it's a self-indulgence or a gift for a loved one. And Cadbury's isn't alone in offering fantastic discounts on surplus chocolate. Lindt also has some remaining discounts on their Easter egg bundles and mini egg packs. There's no current indication of how long these offers will last, so we recommend grabbing them quickly before the Easter chocolate makes way for Christmas treats. One of the best bargains that caught our attention was the Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Chunky Easter Egg (Box of 4). Originally priced at £60, this box of four Easter eggs is now just £28 - a whopping 53% saving, reports OK!. This bundle includes four chunky Cadbury's milk chocolate Easter eggs, one giant milk chocolate Easter egg with an extra thick shell, and one bag of Cadbury's chocolate chunks. Additionally, you can grab the Cadbury White Chocolate Buttons Easter Eggs for just £1, down from £3.29. While the saving might not be massive, these Easter eggs are currently unavailable in supermarkets and you'll have to wait until next Easter if you want to get your hands on the egg. This egg, a fresh addition from Cadbury in 2024, comprises a 98g white chocolate egg filled with Cadbury's white chocolate buttons. Scrumptious. The Cadbury's Easter Favourites Chocolate Pouch, featuring the much-adored mini eggs and creme eggs, is down from £8 to £5, making it an ideal treat for your little ones (or even yourself). For those who don't mind slightly damaged chocolate, Cadbury's has its XL 850g milk chocolate bar on offer, reduced from £11.50 to £8.50. Rest assured, the chocolate is fully sealed and untouched; there might just be minor scuffing or damage to the outer packaging, hence the discount.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Shoppers go wild after spotting rare Cadbury favourite returns to bargain supermarket AGAIN
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) B&M SHOPPERS have gone wild for a rare Cadbury favourite that's appeared back on shelves. Cadbury's Caramilk Crunchie Bites have reappeared in the retailer's stores, and fans have vowed to try and get their hands on them. 1 Cadbury's Caramilk Crunchie Bites are back in stores Credit: Facebook The tasty treats were spotted by Newfoodsuk, who posted the news to Facebook. "Cadbury Caramilk Crunchie Bites are back at B&M Stores," the food spotter wrote. Caramilk Crunchie Bites are a collab of the caramel-flavoured white chocolate bar and the honeycomb toffee treat. Stuffed into a 120g bag, consumers are treated to 14 Caramilk caramelised white chocolate bites with honeycomb pieces. Sweet-toothed fans were quick to respond to the find. "I better pay a visit to B&M," one wrote. A second weighed in: "Stuff the diet, I must have these!" A third added: "Omg I need MULTIPLE packs of these." CADBURY LAUNCHES NEW BAR Cadbury has confirmed it is launching a new Dairy Milk bar in days. The Sun exclusively revealed the Iced Latte bars will hit retailer's shelves in June. Mr Willy Wonka hangs up his spatula after almost four decades The new flavour combines classic Dairy Milk chocolate with a creamy coffee filling and crunchy biscuit pieces. The chocolate brand is also introducing four limited-edition Dairy Milk Summer Edition bars for £2. The bars are wrapped in packaging that changes its appearance when cooled. Mara Popa, from Cadbury's parent company Mondelez, said: "With our limited-edition Cadbury Dairy Milk Summer Edition Bars and innovative colour-changing packaging, we're celebrating the fun and unique ways people enjoy their chocolate." It's not the first time Cadbury has launched a coffee-inspired chocolate bar, drawing on the nation's love of the hot drink. B&M shoppers recently spotted Cadbury's Twirl Iced Latte in stores, giving the bar glowing praise.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Shoppers go wild after spotting rare Cadbury favourite returns to bargain supermarket AGAIN
B&M SHOPPERS have gone wild for a rare Cadbury favourite that's appeared back on shelves. Cadbury's Caramilk Crunchie Bites have reappeared in the retailer's stores, and fans have vowed to try and get their hands on them. 1 The tasty treats were spotted by Newfoodsuk, who posted the news to Facebook. "Cadbury Caramilk Crunchie Bites are back at B&M Stores," the food spotter wrote. Caramilk Crunchie Bites are a collab of the caramel-flavoured white chocolate bar and the honeycomb toffee treat. Stuffed into a 120g bag, consumers are treated to 14 Caramilk caramelised white chocolate bites with honeycomb pieces. Sweet-toothed fans were quick to respond to the find. "I better pay a visit to B&M," one wrote. A second weighed in: "Stuff the diet, I must have these!" A third added: "Omg I need MULTIPLE packs of these." CADBURY LAUNCHES NEW BAR Cadbury has confirmed it is launching a new Dairy Milk bar in days. The Sun exclusively revealed the Iced Latte bars will hit retailer's shelves in June. Mr Willy Wonka hangs up his spatula after almost four decades The new flavour combines classic Dairy Milk chocolate with a creamy coffee filling and crunchy biscuit pieces. The chocolate brand is also introducing four limited-edition Dairy Milk Summer Edition bars for £2. The bars are wrapped in packaging that changes its appearance when cooled. Mara Popa, from Cadbury's parent company Mondelez, said: "With our limited-edition Cadbury Dairy Milk Summer Edition Bars and innovative colour-changing packaging, we're celebrating the fun and unique ways people enjoy their chocolate." It's not the first time Cadbury has launched a coffee-inspired chocolate bar, drawing on the nation's love of the hot drink. B&M shoppers recently spotted Cadbury's Twirl Iced Latte in stores, giving the bar glowing praise. Where can you buy discontinued chocolate bars? Here's where you can pick up the Breakaway, Caramac, Milky Way Crispy Rolls and Yorkie biscuit bars. Breakaway bars are still going for packs of eight in some stores, check out: Iceland - £1 Sainsbury's - £1.25 Tesco - £1.25 Caramac bars will be tough to find as they go viral as soon as they are spotted, try: Iceland - £1.25 (packs of three) Sainsbury's - 75p single bar B&M - £1.25 (packs of three) Yorkie biscuit bars are still stocked in quite a few supermarkets, check out: Ocado - £1.25 single bar Tesco - £1.25 single bar Asda - £1.25 single bar Fan favourite Milky Way Crispy Rolls have been spotted in stores despite being discontinued back in 2022. Head to: Poundland - price varies Home Bargains - 79p single ba
