Ice Cream Prices Are Melting Away: A Scoop on the Heatwave Hike
With a sizzling heatwave on the horizon, Brits are already dreaming of creamy relief while grocery shelves buzz with chill‑cooling deals. Turns out, the march of the sun is bringing a new twist to your favourite frosty treats: a price rise hotter than the day itself.
Vanilla’s Data‑Driven Dip
According to a binge‑study by Stocklytics (yes, that data whiz with the ticker), a 900 ml tub of vanilla ice cream has risen 15% since May 2023 — that’s a tidy 34p climb over the past year.
- Waitrose: 21% jump (45p) — their butter‑cream dreams now cost a bit more to keep you cool.
- Aldi: Still under £2 — proving that budget brands can survive even the hottest cravings.
- Other supermarkets (Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Iceland, Ocado, Co-op): not listed individually, but the average rise sits around 34p.
Branded Bells & Bids
The analysis didn’t stop at plain vanilla; it dug into brand‑heavy delights like Cornettos, Ben & Jerry’s, and the swanky Häagen‑Dazs.
- Cornettos: slipped 25p on average across a dozen flavors.
- Sainsbury’s: 15% jump on Cornettos and a 9% overall increase in their ice‑cream aisle.
- Ben & Jerry’s: Average price now at £4.67 — just shy of the “premium” mark.
- Häagen‑Dazs: £4.57 on average, creeping toward the five‑pound threshold.
- Wall’s: Cheapest overall at £2.42 — a wallet‑friendly choice for the thrifty palate.
- Iceland: Actually dipped 2% over the last year, proving price‑cutting can be cool.
Bottom line: Scoops are trending up as the summer sun blazes, but specialty brands stay balanced in their pursuit of the perfect flavor‑fatigue buzz. If the trend keeps rolling, watch out for that sweet spot spilling into the £5 zone next summer.
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