In the Czech Republic, in April this year, the cost of products used in the preparation of traditional Easter products increased by more than 30 percent compared to the same period last year. In this respect Wrote online publication Idnes refers to data from the Czech Statistical Office (CSO).
“The cost of a shopping cart containing products for baking traditional items for Catholic Easter (which is celebrated on April 7-11) this year has increased by more than a third compared to April 2022, according to the CSO, which is what makes this Easter the most . expensive in recent years ”, – due to the material (quote from RIA Novosti).
For example, egg prices have increased by 85%. Prices for cream, powdered products, flavored sugar, yeast and baking powder rose. The cost of raw materials to make lamb or pate increased by $1.2 to $5.6 this year. He says the prices of ingredients, beer, meat, vegetables, fruits, mayonnaise and other products have also increased noticeably.
Earlier, retailers in Russia noted an increased demand for Easter cakes a week before Easter. Compared to the pre-Easter period last year, it increased 3.2 times.