Doughnut Prices Surge by Up to 25% Ahead of Hanukkah
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Doughnut prices in Israel have increased by up to 25% for the upcoming Hanukkah holiday, with premium varieties reaching 20 shekels. Major chains like Roladin, Nunu, Mimi, and Biscuitti have raised prices due to increased raw material and production costs. However, Ma'afe Ne'eman is absorbing these costs, maintaining lower prices for consumers. The price disparity between basic and specialty doughnuts is significant across the market.
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- Doughnut prices in Israel have surged by up to 25% for the upcoming Hanukkah holiday.
- Premium doughnuts at chains like Roladin are now priced as high as 20 shekels.
- Specialty doughnuts at Nunu and Mimi have increased to 19 shekels from 16 shekels.
- Biscuitti's most expensive specialty doughnut saw a 25% price jump.
- Ma'afe Ne'eman is absorbing cost increases, keeping prices lower for consumers.
- Chains cite rising raw material and production costs for the price hikes.
Doughnut lovers in Israel are facing significantly higher prices this Hanukkah, with major confectionery chains implementing price increases of up to 25% on some items compared to last year. Premium doughnuts at Roladin are now priced at 20 shekels, while other chains are attempting to maintain stable prices for classic doughnuts. According to "Mamon," notable price hikes are seen at Nunu and Mimi, where a classic dulce de leche doughnut costs 9 shekels, up from 8 shekels last year. Speciality doughnuts, like pistachio with vanilla cream, have risen to 19 shekels from 16 shekels. Biscuitti is experiencing one of the sharpest increases, with a classic doughnut now costing 8 shekels (up from 7) and a chocolate cream doughnut at 12 shekels (up from 10). Their most expensive specialty doughnut jumped 25% from 8 to 10 shekels. Miki Shmu's chain has also updated prices, with a plain doughnut at 7 shekels and dulce de leche at 8 shekels. Their specialty pea-filled doughnut with vanilla cream is now 19 shekels, up from 16 shekels last year. Roladin's prices range from 8 to 20 shekels, with the grapefruit doughnut being the cheapest at 8 shekels.
However, not all chains are passing on increased costs. Ma'afe Ne'eman announced they will absorb the rising raw material expenses, keeping a classic jam doughnut at 6 shekels, dulce de leche at 8 shekels, and specialty doughnuts between 13 and 14 shekels. This decision highlights differing pricing strategies among chains, with a significant price gap evident between basic and specialty doughnuts across the market. The chains attribute the price increases to higher raw material and production costs. Consumers will find a range of prices, with specialty doughnuts demanding a premium.
