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UK Christmas Food Prices Soar: Chocolates Up 70%

12/17/2025

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Which? report shows UK Christmas food prices rising, with chocolate treats up to 70% higher than last year.
Festive chocolates, including Lindt products, have surged, and turkey prices rose by nearly £15.
Waitrose has the largest increase at 6.2%, while Asda is at 3%.
Sainsbury’s is promoting discounts on select items as Christmas approaches.
Price hikes are attributed to poor cocoa harvests and rising costs in the supply chain.

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Which? report shows UK Christmas food prices rising, with chocolate treats up to 70% higher than last year.
Festive chocolates, including Lindt products, have surged, and turkey prices rose by nearly £15.
Waitrose has the largest increase at 6.2%, while Asda is at 3%.
Sainsbury’s is promoting discounts on select items as Christmas approaches.
Price hikes are attributed to poor cocoa harvests and rising costs in the supply chain.