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Easter eggs are more expensive this festive season

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3 years ago

March 28, 2023

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Easter eggs come at a higher cost this year following a surge in the cost of sugar right around the world

A surge in the cost of sugar right around the world is being blamed for a rise in the price of chocolate eggs and hot cross buns as the Easter weekend approaches.

Figures from global food markets show the main ingredients of the festive treats – butter, eggs, cocoa and sugar – have surged, with sugar at a six-year high.

The British Retail Consortium says consumers will be left with a “sour taste” if they expect chocolate Easter bunnies to be available at discount prices.

Annual food inflation overall hit a record 15 per cent in March.

Thankfully, the sugar price spike is likely to be temporary.

It follows a bumper harvest on Brazilian sugar plantations in recent months.

Helen Dickinson is the chief executive of the BRC and says shop prices are likely to continue rising for a few months before they peak.

“As Easter approaches, the rising cost of sugar coupled with high manufacturing costs left some customers with a sour taste, as price rises for chocolate, sweets and fizzy drinks increased in March.”

“Fruit and vegetable prices also rose as poor harvests in Europe and north Africa worsened availability, and imports became more expensive due to the weakening pound.” #trending #featured

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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10 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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1 day ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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