It didn't take long to sell 14 of the Real Easter Eggs on Sunday - I should have ordered more. These are the only eggs on the market that contain anything that relates to the story of Easter and explains the relevance of chocolate Easter eggs to the Easter story that we find in the Bible. They are also Fairtrade and a donation is made from all sales to charity. In 2011 £21,000 was donated to the work of Traidcraft as a result of sales.
It has recently been announced that Tesco and Sainsbury have agreed to stock a trial amount of these eggs in a limited number of shops - they have refused over the past three years. Morrisons, Co-op and Waitrose also stock the eggs in some shops. (Click here to read an article by the EA.)
But if you want to get hold of one or two of these eggs you may not find them in your local store. If not, why not go and ask the manager why she or he doesn't stock Easter eggs that actually say something about Easter. But don't then go and buy one of their alternatives - these eggs are still available to purchase on-line.
Here is a map of stores that are stocking the eggs.
