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TIL LU is not French but part of Mondelez since 2012 (i.postimg.cc)

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[-] PixelTron@lemm.ee 9 points 1 month ago

And Cadburys have reduced the quality of their chocolate since the take over, to maximise profits further. I largely try to avoid them along with Nestle, but that mostly leaves you with store own brands & the more expensive but much better quality smaller brands (until they get bought out & ruined in the process!).

[-] AFC1886VCC@reddthat.com 9 points 1 month ago

I've started seeing Tony's Chocolonely in stores recently, but it's about £3.80 UK price as opposed to a similarly sized Cadbury's bar which is anywhere from £1.50 to £2.00.

It's a shame because I love a good chocolate bar but nearly £4 is a bit too steep for me.

[-] matelt@feddit.uk 9 points 1 month ago

it is steep but it's good chocolate. It makes you rethink your relationship with it doesn't it, we take it for granted when in fact it should be a very occasional treat. This is not meant as a preachy statement, I'm very guilty of eating too much chocolate but I think it's the first step in a more positive direction.

[-] PixelTron@lemm.ee 3 points 1 month ago

Agree. I’ve developed a taste for dark(er) chocolate this past few years, which also has the benefit of not being so morish, so I tend to have smaller amounts at a time rather than smash through most of a large bar of milk choc. That also makes the more expensive price a little more doable when it lasts longer.

[-] PixelTron@lemm.ee 1 points 1 month ago

I’ll keep an eye out for it & try it as a one off treat!

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