The sweet treats that have rocketed in price as grocery inflation hits record high - from Mars Bars to Freddos
, with Fruit Salad sweets having the biggest increase in cost out of the popular confectionary items analysed. Fruit Salads used to cost 1p each in the days where pick ‘n’ mix didn’t break the bank. Nowadays a bag of 250g, or around 46 individual Fruit Salad sweets, costs £2.35 - that’s 5p a sweet and a 400% increase in price since the golden days.
The iconic Dip Dab, a favourite Halloween treat for many, has seen a 100% increase in cost since the 1990s when it cost just 20p. Candy necklaces, alongside Rainbow Drops, have also seen a 100% increase in cost since the 90s, with their prices doubling. Overall, the average price increase of these eight popular confectionary items have increased by 153%.
Amid inflation, the stark increase has accumulated from manufacturers facing challenges in increased production, ingredient and packaging costs. Everyday household essentials such as vegetable oil, pasta and bread have rocketed in price by up to 65.2%,
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