Woman is surprised by unpleasant discovery in £6 box of Heroes chocolates

As the holiday season approaches, many people find themselves eagerly anticipating the arrival of their favorite seasonal treats, particularly the beloved box of chocolates. However, for one woman from Newcastle, this year's box of £6 Heroes brought a nasty surprise that left her feeling furious.

The 26-year-old, who wishes to remain anonymous, opened her box of chocolates only to find an empty wrapper for a Crunchie bar. "I was really angry," she recalls. "It's a slap in the face. Christmas chocolates are already expensive enough, and now we have to deal with empty wrappers too?"

Unfortunately, this is not the first time that Cadbury, the company behind Heroes, has faced backlash for their shrinking products. Last year, they reduced the size of their Heroes tubs from 600g to 550g, and this year, they have also decreased the size of their large selection boxes from 145g to 125g due to rising costs of cocoa and sugar.

And it's not just Cadbury feeling the pressure to cut costs. Other chocolate companies, like Celebrations, have also decreased the size of their products, leaving consumers feeling cheated. It's no wonder that this latest incident has sparked controversy and frustration among chocolate lovers.

A spokesperson for Mondelez International, the company that owns Cadbury, has issued a statement apologizing for the customer's experience and assuring fans that they will receive the full amount of chocolate indicated on the box. They explain that their specialized equipment is meant to detect and discard any empty wrappers, but occasionally, one may slip through the cracks. However, this does not mean that consumers are getting shortchanged, as the boxes are packed by weight, not by count.

Nonetheless, the dissatisfaction and disappointment felt by this Newcastle woman and others like her are understandable. As the holiday season approaches, it's disheartening to see beloved treats becoming more expensive and shrinking in size. But for now, chocolate lovers can only hope that their next box of chocolates will contain all the goodies they paid for and deserve.

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