Why you may soon need a nest egg to buy an Easter egg
2 months ago

Why you may soon need a nest egg to buy an Easter egg

Daily Mail  

We have all seen Easter eggs in the shops as early as January. Market prices for the seasonal treats' key ingredient currently sit at around £8,600 a tonne and have more than doubled compared with this time last year. But the trade journal said manufacturers and retailers were rubbing their hands together because choc-loving Brits would continue to fork out for their Easter eggs - even if prices were to double. Chocolate prices for UK consumers has increased by almost 12 per cent Market prices for the seasonal treats' key ingredient, cacao beans, currently sit at around £8,600 a tonne and have more than doubled compared with this time last year There has been a four-fold increase in the wholesale price of cocoa over the last two years Manufacturers and retailers are said to be rubbing their hands together because choc-loving Brits will continue to fork out for their Easter eggs - even if prices were to double Thijs Geijer, a senior economist at Dutch bank ING, specialising in food and agriculture, claimed chocolate prices had rocketed due to various factors. Ivory Coast and Ghana imported 58 million kilogrammes of cocoa beans worth £127million to the UK in 2023 but both countries experienced significant declines in production last year due to record-breaking temperatures above 40 degrees.

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Everything eggcept egg-shaped! How Britain's traditional Easter selection is being replaced by wild alternatives - from chocolate dogs and croissants to rugby balls and 'egg sandwich'
1 week, 4 days ago

Everything eggcept egg-shaped! How Britain's traditional Easter selection is being replaced by wild alternatives - from chocolate dogs and croissants to rugby balls and 'egg sandwich'

Daily Mail  

Chocolate eggs have been the perfect Easter treat for over a century. ‘Independent artisan chocolatiers have been making unique, luxury products for years but, as demand grows, there has been a shift towards these products appearing in high street retailers and supermarkets.’ An estimated £2billion is spent on Easter treats each year, with 80million chocolate eggs being bought. Right, Hotel …

Surging egg prices are straining America’s bakeries
1 month, 1 week ago

Surging egg prices are straining America’s bakeries

CNN  

Washington CNN — Fluctuating egg prices aren’t anything new for Scott Auslander, general manager of Bread Furst, a bakery in Washington, DC. “Our suppliers are telling us that they don’t know when egg prices are going to come down — or if they’re going to come down,” Auslander said. Prices for bakery products haven’t risen meaningfully yet, according to the …

Chocolate love has its price on Valentine’s Day as cocoa costs make hearts shudder, not flutter
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chocolate love has its price on Valentine’s Day as cocoa costs make hearts shudder, not flutter

Associated Press  

BRUGES, Belgium — St. Valentine chocolates always seek to show how deep your love is. No beans, no Valentine’s chocolate “The price increase of cocoa is absolutely spectacular, now for 2, 2½ years,” said Philippe de Sellier, the head of both Leonidas and Belgian chocolate federation Choprabisco. They haven’t been this high for the last 50 years,” said Bart Van …

Chocolate prices are up 20% this Valentine’s Day as cocoa prices hit record
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chocolate prices are up 20% this Valentine’s Day as cocoa prices hit record

CNN  

New York CNN — It will be harder to find sweet deals on chocolate this Valentine’s Day. “This Valentine’s Day expect prices for chocolate treats to increase around 10-20% over last year as the price of cocoa has more than doubled since the beginning of 2024,” said David Branch, sector manager at Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute. Hershey’s said it buys …

Be careful – this might just ruin your Valentine’s Day
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Be careful – this might just ruin your Valentine’s Day

The Independent  

Is chocolate off the menu for Valentine’s Day gifts? Kantar’s latest supermarket survey put food price inflation at 3.3 per cent in January, which is down on the previous month but still painful when one considers that it is cumulative. The US confectioner Hershey cited this when it released its third-quarter results which blamed “historically high cocoa prices and a …

Confusion as Easter eggs hit shop shelves before New Year’s Eve
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3 months ago

Confusion as Easter eggs hit shop shelves before New Year’s Eve

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. One user, called Jingle1991, shared an image of Malteser Bunnies in Sainsbury’s on Christmas …

UK store announces early arrival of beloved Easter chocolate as baffled shoppers rage over 'outrageous' price tag
3 months, 1 week ago

UK store announces early arrival of beloved Easter chocolate as baffled shoppers rage over 'outrageous' price tag

Daily Mail  

A UK store has left shoppers confused after it began promoting a range of Easter sweet treats - weeks before Christmas Day. Taking to X, one person posted a picture of a set of supermarket shelves stocked with Easter treats ranging from Mini eggs products to Creme eggs and Milky Bar and Smarties hollow chocolate eggs with the caption: 'He's …

Easter treats appear on supermarket shelves in December - leaving people to joke 'Jesus hasn't even been born yet'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Easter treats appear on supermarket shelves in December - leaving people to joke 'Jesus hasn't even been born yet'

Daily Mail  

Christmas might be around the corner, but some shops have already started stocking their shelves with Easter treats - and it's left social media users divided. The post has since sparked a debate among Brits on social media, as people argue as to whether Easter chocolate should be available to buy throughout the year. Liberty Lester, from Jersey, spotted an …

Why you’re seeing scary-high chocolate candy prices this Halloween
5 months ago

Why you’re seeing scary-high chocolate candy prices this Halloween

NPR  

Why you’re seeing scary-high chocolate candy prices this Halloween toggle caption Chris O'Meara/AP As cocoa prices continue to spike, shoppers see the jump-scare prices for chocolate candy at the grocery store this Halloween season. Chocolate makers expand their palates Chocolate manufacturers will likely feel the pain for some time, which means chocolate candy prices will also stay high for a …

Chocolate prices soar in bad news for Halloween revellers
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Chocolate prices soar in bad news for Halloween revellers

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Our research shows that despite overall food and drink inflation continuing to fall, chocolate …

If you spent £100 on an Easter egg what would you get for your money?
1 year ago

If you spent £100 on an Easter egg what would you get for your money?

The Independent  

When a Fabergé-designed Easter egg from The Ritz seems better value for money than the bog-standard Maltesers offering from the supermarket, you know something has gone horribly, horribly wrong in the world. Selfridges’ Venchi Chocoviar Stracciatella easter egg, with a white chocolate shell and crunchy “choco-caviar” inner layer, will set you back £52.99. Hotel Chocolat’s Ostrich Easter Egg, one half …

Cocoa prices hit all-time high after doubling this year - it is not good news for chocolate lovers
1 year ago

Cocoa prices hit all-time high after doubling this year - it is not good news for chocolate lovers

Daily Mail  

Chocolate lovers have already faced price hikes for their favorite sweet treats Experts warn firms may start cutting chocolate from recipes to keep down costs Cocoa prices are surging due to poor climate and bean disease in West Africa Cocoa prices have doubled so far this year - and that is more bad news for chocolate lovers after two years …

Why your eggs will cost more this Easter
1 year ago

Why your eggs will cost more this Easter

Firstpost  

Egg prices are at near-historic highs in many parts of the world as the spring holidays approach, reflecting a market scrambled by disease, high demand and growing costs for farmers. It’s the second year in a row consumer have faced sticker shock ahead of Easter and Passover, both occasions in which eggs play prominent roles Egg prices are at near-historic …

Pricier Easter bunnies and eggs. Half-dipped Kit Kats. What's up with chocolate?
1 year ago

Pricier Easter bunnies and eggs. Half-dipped Kit Kats. What's up with chocolate?

NPR  

Pricier Easter bunnies and eggs. toggle caption Sophie Garcia/AP Wrong conditions at a wrong time of the year Roughly two-thirds of the world's cocoa is grown in West Africa, most of it in Ivory Coast and Ghana. if prices are very high, people start producing more of that commodity," says John Ament, an independent consultant who's the former head of …

It’s a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers but big brands see profits
1 year ago

It’s a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers but big brands see profits

Associated Press  

ACCRA, Ghana — Shoppers may get a bitter surprise in their Easter baskets this year. Niaz Mardan moves a tray of luxury handmade Belgian chocolates at Sandrine a chocolate shop in south west London, Thursday, March 21, 2024. Luxury handmade Belgian Chocolates are seen displayed at Sandrine a chocolate shop owned by Niaz Mardan, in south west London, Thursday, March …

It's a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers but big brands see profits
1 year ago

It's a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers but big brands see profits

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mondelez said it raised chocolate prices up to 15% …

Enjoy your already inflated Easter eggs - experts predict chocolate could be double the price by next year
1 year ago

Enjoy your already inflated Easter eggs - experts predict chocolate could be double the price by next year

Daily Mail  

By Easter Monday, Cadbury alone will have sold more than 450m chocolate eggs and 15 million bunnies in Australia and New Zealand, despite the soaring price of the festive treats. This year's haul of sweet treats has been saved from the full effect of cocoa futures reaching more than $15,300 a tonne because Easter eggs are made up to a …

British shoppers urged to buy Fairtrade chocolate over Easter
1 year ago

British shoppers urged to buy Fairtrade chocolate over Easter

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy British shoppers are being urged …

Chocolate woes set to last beyond Easter as weather takes toll on cocoa harvests
1 year ago

Chocolate woes set to last beyond Easter as weather takes toll on cocoa harvests

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Easter is set to be …

What’s keeping egg prices high for Easter? It’s not just inflation
1 year ago

What’s keeping egg prices high for Easter? It’s not just inflation

Associated Press  

Egg prices are at near-historic highs in many parts of the world as the spring holidays approach, reflecting a market scrambled by disease, high demand and growing costs for farmers. While global prices are lower than they were at this time last year, they remain elevated, said Nan-Dirk Mulder, a senior global specialist with Dutch financial firm RaboBank’s RaboResearch Food …

Rich cocoa prices hitting shoppers with bitter chocolate costs as Easter approaches
1 year ago

Rich cocoa prices hitting shoppers with bitter chocolate costs as Easter approaches

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sweet Easter baskets will likely …

Rich cocoa prices hitting shoppers with bitter chocolate costs as Easter approaches
1 year ago

Rich cocoa prices hitting shoppers with bitter chocolate costs as Easter approaches

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Sweet Easter baskets will likely come at a bitter cost this year for consumers as the price of cocoa climbs to record highs. Big chocolate companies like Hershey’s and Cadbury maker Mondelez have been passing those costs on to consumers — and then some: Hershey’s net profit margins ticked higher to 16.7% in 2023 from 15.8% in …

Cocoa prices soar ahead of Easter as `impact of climate...
1 year ago

Cocoa prices soar ahead of Easter as `impact of climate...

Daily Mail  

With Easter fast approaching, you might have already begun to notice that Easter eggs are more expensive this year. Some Easter eggs in the UK are now up to 50 per cent more expensive than last year, and experts say that climate change is to blame As the choc-heavy holiday of Easter approaches, the prices of some Easter eggs might …

Egg-citing Easter Egg deals in Amazon's Spring Sale: Hotel Chocolate, Cadbury, Kinder and Nestle are all reduced (run, don't walk!)
1 year ago

Egg-citing Easter Egg deals in Amazon's Spring Sale: Hotel Chocolate, Cadbury, Kinder and Nestle are all reduced (run, don't walk!)

Daily Mail  

SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Amazon shoppers can stock up their cupboards for Easter with a huge range of Easter eggs, chocolate and treats now reduced in the Amazon Spring Sale. Whether you prefer luxury offerings from the likes of Hotel Chocolate or if Cadbury's is more up your street, the Amazon Spring Sale has plenty of tempting deals on …

Why chocolate prices are likely to skyrocket soon
1 year ago

Why chocolate prices are likely to skyrocket soon

Salon  

You might want to stock up on chocolate for Easter pronto — because chocolate prices are likely bound to explode very soon. Inflation plays a part, but the bigger issue at hand is that cocoa cultivation in both Africa — specifically Ghana and the Ivory Coast — and Ecuador has reportedly become much more complicated due to climate change, as …

Chocolate prices this Valentine's Day will be at a record high. What's behind the bittersweet hike?
1 year, 1 month ago

Chocolate prices this Valentine's Day will be at a record high. What's behind the bittersweet hike?

ABC  

Gifting your loved one chocolates on Valentine's Day is a time-honoured tradition, but this year's record high prices could put a damper on the romance. "It's a little bit of a perfect storm, with lower productivity from the cocoa farmers and then slightly lower demand," he said. Associate Professor in social and environmental accounting at the University of Wollongong, Stephanie …

Cocoa prices spiked to an all-time high right before Valentine's Day
1 year, 1 month ago

Cocoa prices spiked to an all-time high right before Valentine's Day

NPR  

Cocoa prices spiked to an all-time high right before Valentine's Day Enlarge this image toggle caption Hermann J. Knippertz/AP Hermann J. Knippertz/AP As Valentine's Day approaches, the price of cocoa has never been higher. "Quite honestly, all of our chocolates have increased in price," says Ginger Park, who has run a chocolate shop named Chocolate Chocolate in Washington, D.C., for …

Cadbury admits the recipe of a popular chocolate bar has been altered due to 'changing tastes'
1 year, 2 months ago

Cadbury admits the recipe of a popular chocolate bar has been altered due to 'changing tastes'

Daily Mail  

The chocolate giant says the switch was due to customers 'taste's changing' Cadbury has admitted to changing the recipe on one of its most beloved chocolate bars in the UK, leaving fans of the original fuming. The chocolate giant quickly replied: 'Peoples' tastes change from time to time, so it's important that we have a wide range of products to …

In the EU’s inflation crisis, the humble egg takes the cake
2 years ago

In the EU’s inflation crisis, the humble egg takes the cake

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The humble egg has become a star performer for all the wrong reasons as inflation has hit households across the European Union extremely hard over the year. The EU’s statistical agency Eurostat announced Friday that the average price of an egg — that important staple for poor families and gourmet cooks alike — had risen by 30% over …

Easter eggs get smaller as costs of living crisis hits
2 years ago

Easter eggs get smaller as costs of living crisis hits

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The price of Cadbury’s Mini Eggs has rocketed by 25 …

UK supermarkets are selling Easter eggs, three months before. Here's why
2 years, 3 months ago

UK supermarkets are selling Easter eggs, three months before. Here's why

Hindustan Times  

Supermarkets in the United Kingdom have already started selling Easter eggs even though Easter is on April 9- almost three and a half months away. Major supermarkets Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and Waitrose have launched confectionary ranges related to Easter leaving many in the UK shocked, Sky News reported. "It's still definitely December and well within the #12DaysOfChristmas but Tesco Ealing …

This giant box of 48 Cadbury creme eggs is 40% off right now
3 years, 1 month ago

This giant box of 48 Cadbury creme eggs is 40% off right now

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Presenting: this mega box of Cadbury creme eggs, which has a whopping 40 …

Easter eggs sold in January are fuelling obesity epidemic, doctors say
6 years ago

Easter eggs sold in January are fuelling obesity epidemic, doctors say

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Doctors and the public are calling for an end to creeping …

Chocolate production and consumption on the rise across the globe, says new data
7 years ago

Chocolate production and consumption on the rise across the globe, says new data

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Chocolate consumption around the world is on the rise, according to Mintel Global New …

Easter candy hunt gets cheaper as funds hit the exits on sugar
7 years, 11 months ago

Easter candy hunt gets cheaper as funds hit the exits on sugar

Live Mint  

New York: As Americans prepare to fill their Easter baskets with sweet treats, hedge funds aren’t feeling the sugar rush. “We expect prices to stay in a downtrend.” The funds reduced their sugar net-long position, or the difference between bets on a price increase and wagers on a decline, by 23% to 43,381 futures and options contracts in the week …

Cadbury owner Mondelez warns UK consumers they could see more shrinkflation and price rises
7 years, 11 months ago

Cadbury owner Mondelez warns UK consumers they could see more shrinkflation and price rises

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Speaking to the …

Cadbury's Freddo chocolate bar price to rise to 30p due to rising commodity prices
8 years, 2 months ago

Cadbury's Freddo chocolate bar price to rise to 30p due to rising commodity prices

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A Mondelez spokesperson …

Brexit is making chocolate more expensive
8 years, 8 months ago

Brexit is making chocolate more expensive

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The price of …

Cadbury’s loses £6m after changing Creme Egg recipe
9 years ago

Cadbury’s loses £6m after changing Creme Egg recipe

The Independent  

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