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world France 24 En 2026-03-31

Easter Eggs More Expensive Despite Cocoa Price Crash

Easter egg prices rise despite cocoa price drop, affecting consumers' Easter treats.


Inflation, war in the middle east, energy prices - consumers really haven't been having a great time of it lately, and we're sorry to report that Easter and its habitual chocolates aren't really going to relieve the gloom either. It turns out not only have the world's beloved easter eggs been getting smaller - they're getting pricer as well - and this despite a recent crash in cocoa prices.

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