Mars Bar from 1991 found – and it's 20g bigger than today's
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A Mars Bar from 1991 found in a house clearance is 56% bigger than today's version.
Victoria Gordon, owner of cleaning service Pocket Rockets, found a 62.5g Mars Bar with a 1991 best-before date during a house clearance in Scunthorpe. The current bar is 40g, making the old one 56% larger. Mars stated they have adjusted bar sizes over 35 years to reflect consumer demand, manufacturing costs, and cocoa prices. Gordon's social media post went viral, and she is considering a UK tour with the bar.
What commenters are saying
Commenters largely see the size reduction as a case of shrinkflation, with some noting it might be beneficial for reducing junk food portions. A few argue that smaller portions are fine if prices drop, but most highlight that prices have increased while sizes shrank. One commenter speculates that Mars shrank bars to compel consumers to buy two, while another suggests it reflects rising ingredient costs. Others joke about the story being typical 'silly season' news.