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Cracking the cost of Easter eggs

2 April 2026|

Eighty million chocolate eggs are estimated to be sold at Easter in the UK. According to Cadbury, the market is worth roughly £700 million. Not bad for something that’s hollow and won’t survive the Easter Weekend. But if you’ve been out hunting for the perfect egg in the supermarket this year, you’ve probably noticed two things.

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