Shelling out? Easter eggs in the UK are smaller but pricier this year

Easter eggs in the UK are smaller and more expensive this year due to rising cocoa prices and other increased costs. Several popular brands, including Maltesers and Cadbury's, have reduced the size or weight of their Easter egg products while simultaneously raising prices. For example, Maltesers XL eggs have shrunk from 231g to 194g, while the price at Tesco has increased by £1. Cadbury's Twirl eggs and Mini Eggs packs have also experienced similar reductions in size and price increases. Manufacturers are employing tactics like reducing product size and cocoa content to manage rising costs driven by poor cocoa harvests in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, alongside increased sugar, energy, and labor expenses.