A Conversation for Talking Point: The Great Sweet Debate

Sweets are getting smaller

Post 1

Natalie

c.1976 Creme Eggs had roughly the proportions of spacehoppers and when the Wham! Bar was introduced to the swimming-bath vending machine-using public in 1982 they were approximately 1x3 yds. Sweet manufacturers don't think we notice these things.


Sweets are getting smaller

Post 2

Mol - on the new tablet

Did you know that Creme Eggs are about the only seasonal produce you get in shops nowadays? Exotic fruit and veg are flown in year-round from all over the world - but Creme Eggs are only supposed to be on sale from just after Christmas until Easter. At least, that used to be the case ...


Sweets are getting smaller

Post 3

Natalie

You've got a good point there! I was overjoyed last week to find them 'in season' again!

Does the same go for Mini Eggs?


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