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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Zoe Wood

Shrinkflation takes a bite out of Easter eggs as shoppers pay more for less

Easter eggs on sale in a supermarket
Chocolate has been getting more expensive for several years because of poor harvests in west Africa. Photograph: Alan Edwards/Alamy

Shoppers are shelling out for smaller eggs again this Easter as shrinkflation takes another bite out of the favourite seasonal treat.

The price of popular branded chocolate eggs has risen by more than 40% in some cases while some have also shrunk in size, according to research by the consumer champion Which?.

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