Consumer pandemic spending habits have been revealed in data collected by RTÉ News, from supermarkets and pharmacies. The surge in demand for home baking products is continuing as Covid restrictions remain in place.
Retailer Lidl says flour sales are currently 200% above normal levels, but demand has reduced since the first lockdown when flour sales surged by 300%.
It appears that New Year's resolutions may have taken a back seat this year too; the sale of large chocolate bars at Supervalu is up 60%, and despite the cool weather the Irish retailer says ice-cream sales are up 40% in recent weeks.
Aldi is also seeing increased demand for treats, with crisp sales up 60% and microwave popcorn sales up by more than one third.