Coles already stocking hot cross buns for Boxing Day, Woolies to follow – NEWS.com.au

Coles has entered the battle for hot cross bun supremacy five months early, already stocking the Easter favourite across shelves.Shocked shoppers have already noticed the range buns on sale at Coles this Boxing Day.
Woolworths says it will soon follow.
Coles Head of Bakery Operations Shaun Percy said the early sales were based off a growing demand for the sweet treat outside of the Easter period.
Last year, more than 1.6 million hot cross buns – about 124,000kg worth of buns – were sold within just…

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