How many favorite Easter eggs have shrunk in the past year due to shrinking inflation

THE Easter eggs on supermarket shelves look much the same as ever.

But chocoholics will be disappointed to hear that many stores have shrunk since last year, while stores have kept prices the same.

Many of the country’s most popular Easter eggs have been shrunk in size over the past year

Manufacturers blame rising costs of ingredients and transportation.

Consumer expert Martyn James says: “Of all the examples of shrinkflation, is there anything worse than the annual reduction in the size of Easter eggs?

“Don’t be afraid to send a message to the manufacturer to let them know if you’re not satisfied.”

Lynsey Hope reveals how much your favorites have shrunk in 12 months.

Twix is one of the popular eggs affected by shrinkflationCredit: supplied

Twix milk chocolate Easter egg, £3

2023 – 246g
2024 – 200g
Decrease 19%

Dairy Milk's Ultimate eggs have decreased by 132 grams in the past year — Dairy Milk’s Ultimate eggs have decreased by 132 grams in the past yearCredit: supplied

Cadbury Dairy Milk Fruit and Nut Ultimate egg, £10

2023 – 532 g
2024 – 400g
Drop 25%

This popular chocolate egg has been reduced in sizeCredit: supplied

Crunchie Easter egg, €3

Divine's dark chocolate egg has decreased in size the most over the past twelve months — Divine’s dark chocolate egg has decreased in size the most over the past twelve monthsCredit: supplied

2022 – 233g
2024 – 190g
Decrease 18%

Divine Dark Chocolate Egg, £5

2023 – 260g
2024 – 90g
Drop 65%
Worst offender!

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Smarties Orange large Easter egg saw a decrease of 17 percentCredit: supplied

Smarties Orange Large Easter Egg, £3

2023 – 226g
2024 – 188g
Decrease 17%

Galaxy Minstrels' eggs have also become smaller year after year — Galaxy Minstrels’ eggs have also become smaller year after yearCredit: supplied

Galaxy Minstrels Easter egg, £3

2023 – 234g
2024 – 192g
Decrease 18%

Maltesers was our winner, with the smallest reduction last yearCredit: supplied

Maltesers Easter egg, £5

2023 – 265g
2024 – 246g
Decrease 7%
Least stingy!

The popular Twirl eggs have also decreased slightly compared to last yearCredit: supplied

Turn an Easter egg, €3

2022 – 237g
2024 – 198g
Decrease 16%

An already small Mini Egg product has become even smallerCredit: supplied

Mini Easter eggs, £1.50

2023 – 130g
2024 – 97g
Drop 25%

Yorkie eggs have also fallen victim to the dreaded shrinkflationCredit: supplied

Yorkie milk chocolate large Easter egg, £3.50

2023 – 242g
2024 – 196g
Decrease 19%

KitKat Chunky eggs are a little less chunky this yearCredit: supplied

Kit Kat Coarse egg, £3

2023 – 230g
2024 – 190g
Decrease 17%

Customers buying Galaxy eggs are also getting less value for their money than last yearCredit: supplied

Galaxy Milk Chocolate Indulgence Easter egg, £6

2023 – 310g
2024 – 268g
Decrease 13.5%

Marks & Spencer's precious eggs have seen only a very small reduction — Marks & Spencer’s precious eggs have seen only a very small reductionCredit: supplied

M&S Handmade Golden Blonde Egg, £12

2023 – 300g
2024 – 292g
Decrease 2.6%

Dairy Milk Caramel Easter eggs have become 14 percent smallerCredit: supplied

Dairy Milk Caramel Easter Egg, £5

2022 – 286g
2024 – 245g
Decrease 14%