Floods hit Twiglets

Following the great British potato floods of 2007, the price of Twiglets is set to take a hike north according to The People,

The cost of Hula Hoops is rising by around 3p a pack - to around 38p - with the price of crisps, biscuits and cereals set to go up too. Snacks giant United Biscuits blames it on soaring potato and wheat prices due to flood-hit crops. Pub favourites McCoy's crisps and Twiglets are due to go up, with Kellogg's cereals set to follow. An industry source said: "Trade prices rise, shops have to fork out more - and that means the ordinary fan of crisps or biscuits will be hit in the pocket." Snacks lover Rachel Young, 23, of Maidstone, Kent, said: "Hula Hoops are supposed to be an affordable treat, not a luxury. "I hope some shops can keep the price down."