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Dozens of groceries and sweets have seen their prices rise by up to 70 per cent during the festive season, with shoppers warned in advance Christmas,
New research by whom? Have seen that chocolate goods biggest price increase Since last year, the cost of many Christmas dinner essentials has also increased sharply.
Primarily by tracking the price of over 25,000 products SupermarketThe consumer group found that chocolate inflation was the highest year-on-year, at 14.2 percent.
Chocolate Producers have said lower crop yields on cocoa farms due to climate change are one reason for rising prices Many people have noticed products getting smaller or changing ingredients.
Which one? Found that, at Morrisons, a pack of Lindt Milk Chocolate Teddy Christmas Tree Decorations is set to rise from £3.50 in 2024 to £6 in 2025 – an increase of 71.4 per cent.
Meanwhile, on tescoThe price of the popular Terry Chocolate Orange has increased from £1.50 to £2.50 (up 66.7 per cent). However, with a Clubcard the product costs £1.80.
And there’s more bad news for Christmas ShopkeepersResearchers also found many examples where price The turkey numbers have increased far beyond inflation.
The biggest increase was recorded at Tesco, where its Finest Free Range Medium Turkey rose from £53.82 to £68.77 – up £14.95 or 27.8 per cent. However with Clubcard the price remains £53.82.
Meanwhile, at Ocado, the KellyBronze Free Range XL Turkey rose from £117.00 to £131.63, up £14.63 or 12.5 per cent.
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Turning to the overall price increase from last year, which one? The researchers found that it was Waitrose with the highest price inflation of 6.2 per cent. This was followed by Sainsbury’s (5.4 percent) and Morrisons (5 percent).
Ocado, Lidl, Tesco, Aldi all recorded below 5 per cent, although Asda was the only supermarket where price inflation was below the current rate of 3 per cent. There was a surprisingly sharp decline in CPI It rose to 3.2 percent in November amid a slowdown in food prices.
Reena Sevraj, which one? The retail editor said: “Whose’s findings show that broader inflation figures often do not show the full picture of what shoppers face in supermarkets when shopping for food over Christmas, with the price of some individual items rising by as much as 70 per cent year on year.
“Shoppers concerned about their finances this festive season can save money by shopping at Aldi, Lidl and Asda, where inflation rates are lowest year on year and it is also the cheapest. Supermarket overall.
“It’s also a good idea to keep an eye on the unit price when shopping at any time of year as it makes it easy to compare different pack sizes, brands and categories to make sure you’re getting the best deal.”
A Morrisons spokesperson said: “At Morrisons, we are committed to offering our customers great quality products at affordable prices over Christmas and throughout the year. Our Peacock card members can also earn more points on every purchase and redeem those points for fivers off their purchases. They also benefit from market-leading discounts as well as personalized offers and surprises.”
An Ocado spokesperson said: “At Ocado, we offer the widest range of any UK supermarket, giving customers the opportunity to create a Christmas feast that suits their budget. Plus, with the Ocado Price Promise, we continue to match prices on over 10,000 products with Tesco.com, including promotional and Clubcard prices throughout the year.”
A Sainsbury’s spokesperson said: “We believe Christmas should be joyful and generous, which is why we’re focused on giving customers great value with reliable quality. Last month our delicious Taste The Difference All Butter Mince Pies and Mini All Butter Mince Pies were available through Nectar Price for £1.75, which is more than 10 per cent cheaper than the same period last year.
“As the big day approaches, we’re running great offers with prices matched from just £1.25 and from Thursday 18th December until Christmas Eve, Sainsbury’s is offering classic vegetable trimmings including carrots, Brussels sprouts, parsnips and more for just 15p with nectar prices.”
Waitrose has been contacted for comment.