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The Italian market for Easter sweets exceeds €420 million. Chocolate eggs alone contribute more than $250 million in revenue, while colombe generate approximately 160-170 million. There were around 31,237 tons of eggs produced, both artisanal and industrial, with milk chocolate (61.1%) outnumbering dark chocolate. Industrial production of colombe reaches 23,111 tons, with the classic model representing the main share of the market at 65% of the total. The rising costs of basic products such as chocolate, butter, and sugar have driven prices higher. The increases in chocolate eggs compared to 2025 range between 6 and 10%, while industrial colombe tags have increased by only 3%. According to the Confcooperative research office, Italians spent one billion and 700 million on Easter-related expenses, which is approximately 13% more than in 2025. Purchases of “signature” colombe have risen by 8% and show that the name of a famous chef—Barbieri, Cannavacciuolo, or Cracco—gives the product a status that justifies the expense in the eyes of consumers.
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