Mars Bar from 1991 found – and it's 20g bigger than today's
A 35-year-old Mars Bar has been found during a house clearance in Scunthorpe, and it is 20g bigger than today's Mars Bars. The discovery has gone viral amid claims it highlights the effect of shrinkflation. The Mars Bar, which has a best-before date of 1991, was found alongside other decades-old items during the clearance of a hoarder's house.
- ▪The 1991 Mars Bar weighs 62.5g, while today's Mars Bars weigh 40g.
- ▪The bar was found by Victoria Gordon, who runs a cleaning service, during a house clearance in Scunthorpe.
- ▪A Mars spokesperson said the company has made updates to bar sizes and pack formats over the years to reflect consumer demand and external factors.
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- ▪ 1991 Mars Bar highlights shrinkflation and inflation alike — Boing Boing
- ▪ Mars Bar from 1991 found - and it's 20g bigger than one from today — BBC News — UK
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Mars Bar from 1991 found - and it's 20g bigger than today's3 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEleanor MaslinEast Yorkshire and LincolnshireVictoria GordonNow and then... the 1991 Mars Bar alongside one from todayA 35-year-old Mars Bar has been found during a house clearance – and the discovery has gone viral amid claims it highlights the effect of "shrinkflation".The chocolate bar with a best-before date of 1991 was found during a clear-out of a house in Scunthorpe.Victoria Gordon, who runs the cleaning service, posted a photo on social media of the 62.5g bar alongside one of today's Mars Bars, which is 40g."It was nearly as big as my hand, which was kind of why I noticed it," she said.Victoria GordonVictoria Gordon found the old Mars Bar on 5 AugustSpeaking on BBC Radio…
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