December 30th 2024.
Christmas and New Year celebrations in the UK are incomplete without a tub of delicious chocolate treats, and in most households, these tubs often spark a friendly competition over the most popular flavors. However, one family has taken this tradition to a whole new level by keeping track of their Quality Street purchases for the past eighteen years. In doing so, they have noticed a gradual decline in both the number of chocolates and the variety of flavors.
Penny Melson and her family have been meticulously counting the number of Quality Streets in each tub since 2006, as well as keeping a record of the flavors. To their surprise, their calculations have shown a significant decrease from 137 chocolates in 2006 to only 67 in 2024. It's an eye-opening revelation for this family, who have always looked forward to indulging in these sweet treats during the festive season.
Sharing her family's findings on TikTok, @pennymay98's post received a lot of attention, with many people appreciating their unique tradition. The first year, the Orange Chocolate Crunch flavor was the clear favorite with 22 chocolates, closely followed by Vanilla Fudge with 17. However, in 2024, the numbers had dropped to only four and eight, respectively. Other flavors like Strawberry Dreams, Purple Ones, and Orange Cremes also saw a decline in numbers over the years.
In the comments section, Penny's followers jokingly thanked her for doing the public a service, and some even praised her for her "stellar" and "journalistic" efforts. It's evident that this family's tradition has caught the attention of many, and it's a testament to the popularity and nostalgia associated with Quality Street chocolates.
A spokesperson from Nestle, the company that produces Quality Street, explained that each year, they introduce a new range based on various factors like manufacturing costs, customer preferences, and market trends. They also assured that their 2024 range offers a good variety for Quality Street fans, and the final prices are determined by individual retailers.
However, Quality Street is not the only brand that has seen changes in their chocolates over the years. Last Christmas, Metro reported that Celebrations tubs had shrunk by 38% since 2008, from 975g to 600g. This year, a warehouse worker shared a picture of the new 550g tub, showing a further reduction in size. It sparked concerns among customers, who felt that the price would inevitably increase, and they would be getting less for their money.
Mars, the company behind Celebrations, confirmed that they had made this change due to rising costs of raw materials and operations. They assured customers that the quality and taste of their chocolates would not be compromised, and they had to make this decision to keep the products affordable. It's a reminder that even our beloved treats are not immune to the effects of inflation.
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