Is Easter changing this year with people buying less and quality dropping

[Marnie]

This year feels different when it comes to Easter. Prices are higher, portions feel smaller, and more people are starting to question whether it's even worth buying Easter eggs at all.

A lot of it comes down to value. You're paying more, but getting less chocolate, and in some cases the quality doesn't feel the same either. There's been a lot of talk about recipes changing, less cocoa, and more use of cheaper ingredients like palm oil.

For some people, that's a deal breaker.

Brands that used to be go to choices don't taste the same anymore, and once you notice it, it's hard to ignore. It's not just about price, it's about whether the product is actually enjoyable.

Because of that, more people seem to be skipping Easter eggs completely, switching to better quality chocolate, or just avoiding it altogether.

Some are moving to brands like Milka or looking for alternatives that focus more on taste, while others are trying to find options that avoid palm oil entirely.

At the same time, there are still people who see Easter as a tradition and will keep buying regardless, even if the value isn't what it used to be.

So this year feels like a bit of a turning point.
Is Easter still about the tradition, or are people starting to opt out because it no longer feels worth it?

[QuantumLeap]

Prices are too high for that little bloody egg

[veritas.io]

Quality has definitely dropped, it's noticeable

[Seb51]

I've totally gone on chocolate, well done Cadbury. Its only taken two decades.

[Harry64]

I'd rather buy decent chocolate than Easter eggs now. I'm opting for Milka brand.

[SortedBuilder]

Pretty decent summary of it. Good shout.

[RayOfLight]

That checks out from what I have seen. Task Manager tells you most of what you need to know if you know which columns to look at.

Post back with what you find and we can go from there.

[NeonPilot]

I have heard that but I am not sure it holds up. Classic.

The best advice usually starts with it depends, which is frustrating but honest.

Thanks for that.