1991 Mars Bar sparks viral shrinkflation debate

In a 1991 house clearance in Scunthorpe, UK, a 35-year-old Mars Bar was discovered weighing 62.5g, sparking a viral debate about the product's shrinking size over the years. The comparison with today's 40g Mars Bar highlights the occurrence of "shrinkflation," where the price remains the same while the product's size or weight is reduced.

Victoria Gordon, who handles a cleaning service known as Pocket Rockets, stumbled upon the oversized chocolate bar while sorting through a hoarder's home. She noted the bar's size, saying, "It was nearly as big as my hand, which was kind of why I noticed it." Gordon shared a photograph alongside a modern Mars Bar, highlighting the 22.5g difference in weight and sparking the ongoing discussion on the reasons behind the shrinking of chocolate bars.