Soon, the price of two iconic Australian chocolate snacks will double.
Cadbury has recently announced its Freddo Frog and Caramello Koala chocolate bars will rise from A$1 to A$2.
It was reported that this is the first change being made to the product in over a decade, and is due to the rising cost of cocoa.
“Our Freddo Frogs and Caramello Koalas have delighted chocolate lovers for generations. Due to the record global price of cocoa and increased input costs, we have adjusted the RRP from $1 to $2, the first price change in over a decade.”
The company assured customers this price change wouldn't; impact the cost of share bags.
“Sharebags of Freddos and Caramello Koalas are also available and of great value. We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we strive to deliver the high-quality chocolate you love, made with the best local ingredients.”
Australian shoppers are shocked at the announcement, with some calling the move "outrageous."
“I know prices of groceries have been going up and I’ll allow that but this is outrageous."
“You know the world has gone bonkers when a good old Freddo Frog is now $2!” another said.
Other shoppers wondered why the bars have jumped in price when the size appears to be smaller.
“1st price rise in over a decade, but when they do, it’s a 100% price increase!”
“Let’s see if that price comes down when cocoa prices do. That would be the real show!”
Other fans were a little more understanding when they heard the announcement.
“Global price of cocoa has sky rocketed, not much can be done unfortunately."
"At least we are told an explanation as to why not many other companies do this."
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