Nestled in the heart of the Peak District, just over an hour’s drive from Greater Manchester, is the gorgeous village of Castleton. Lying in the shadow of the iconic Mam Tor, this picture-postcard village is full of old cottages and cosy pubs.
03.04.2023 - 09:41 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Cadbury Mini Eggs are an iconic Easter treat that have been delighting children and adults alike since they were introduced by the confectionery brand in 1967. Consisting of solid milk chocolate morcels encased in colourful speckled sugar shells, they've long been associated with spring time, with an iconic look, taste and smell.
Last month, the Mirror reported that Cadbury had hiked the price of a bag of Mini Eggs but 25 per cent, up to £1.25 from £1 last year. Other products in the Mini Egg range, like sharing bags and bars, have also been affected by inflation.
Mondelez International - who own Cadbury - told The Sun that the price rises came as a result of increased costs.
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A spokesperson said: “We are facing the same challenges that so many other food companies have already reported when it comes to significantly increased input costs – whether it’s food commodities, energy prices or packaging materials – and rising inflation. This means that our products are much more expensive to make.
"We understand that consumers are faced with rising costs too, which is why we look to absorb costs wherever we can, but, in this difficult environment, we’ve had to make the decision to increase the recommended retail price of Cadbury Mini Eggs 80g.
"Whilst we are making this change to the recommended retail price, retailers are free to set their own prices in their shops.”
So, with the price increase on the popular Easter chocolate, is it worth looking to some of the supermarket alternatives to save a bit of extra cash amid the cost of living crisis?
Manchester Evening News picked up packs of similar chocolate eggs from M&S, Aldi and Morrisons
Nestled in the heart of the Peak District, just over an hour’s drive from Greater Manchester, is the gorgeous village of Castleton. Lying in the shadow of the iconic Mam Tor, this picture-postcard village is full of old cottages and cosy pubs.
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