Which festive chocolates have gone up by more than 50%? – By Sky News Staff (Sky News) / Dec 23, 2023
Despite the higher prices this year, both Cadbury owner Mondelez and Quality Street maker Nestle have reported an increase in sales as cash-strapped shoppers turn to more basic gifts and treats.
The price of some festive chocolate boxes has skyrocketed by more than 50% compared with last year, says Which?
Despite overall supermarket food and drink inflation slowing to 8.3% in November, the consumer watchdog says price rises on chocolate were almost twice as much at 15.3%.
Here’s a look at the most dramatic price rises among the UK’s sweet treats.
• At Asda, Green & Black’s Organic Classic Miniature Chocolate Bar Collection 180g went from £3.59 on average in the three months to the end of November 2022, to £6 on average in the same period this year – an increase of 67.2%.
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