Why cheap chocolate eggs are bad for us - and terrible for poor cocoa farmers

But with poorly paid growers leaving the industry just as demand is soaring in Asia, cocoa could soon see huge price rises and world shortages From Belgian chocolate eggs encrusted with salted caramel to foil-wrapped Swiss bunnies, Easter treats have never been so cheap. The supermarket price war that started with everyday staples, such as bread and milk, has spread to seasonal luxuries. The average price of an Easter egg at one of the nation's big four supermarkets is almost 10% lower than last...