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Mars shrinks size of popular Celebrations tubs – here’s how many fewer chocolates you’ll get
Mars has been gradually shrinking their chocolates for years
TUBS of Celebrations are the latest chocs to fall victim to shrinkflation.
The 600g box has been cut to 550g — equal to a reduction of around five sweets.
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Maker Mars Wrigley confirmed the move after a warehouse worker shared a photo of the tub, priced at about £6, and the previous size.
The worker wrote: “Just had a delivery of stock ready to be shipped out. Celebrations tubs getting smaller each year . . . but price will inevitably go up!
“Gonna get a few disgruntled customers this Christmas.”
Mars blamed the rising costs of raw materials and operations.
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Cocoa prices have hit a record high following a poor harvest in Africa triggered by bad weather.
Mars has also shrunk the tub size by 17 per cent to reduce plastic.
It could not say if prices would rise further.
A spokeswoman said: “It’s not a decision we have taken lightly but it’s necessary for shoppers to still enjoy their favourite Celebrations treats without compromising on quality or taste.”
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