Walking through the aisles of Woolworths yesterday, I nearly dropped my basket when I spotted the price of eggs. Over $10 for a dozen free-range jumbo eggs? The price hikes have become so outrageous that shopping for basics feels like luxury shopping these days.

Remember when a block of chocolate was a cheap treat? Now it’s practically an investment decision. The Belgian dark chocolate that used to cost $2.90 is pushing $4, and don’t even get me started on the premium brands. Some are claiming there’s a global cocoa shortage, with prices tripling from $3,000 to $10,000 USD per tonne. Fair enough, but we all know these prices won’t come down even when supply improves.