McVitie's launches new 79p chocolate bar inspired by 80s lunchbox classic
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If you were a kid in the 80s or 90s, Club Orange was no doubt a staple part of your lunchbox. But now, the iconic McVitie's biscuit is getting a spin-off.
The confectionary giant is launching a brand new chocolate bar inspired by the nostalgic snack: introducing, the Club Layers Orange.
Club Layers Orange is a thick milk chocolate-coated wafer bar with a zingy orange-flavoured cream filling and multiple layers of wafer — a fresh new take on the biscuit we all grew up with.
McVitie's says the new product is designed for on-the-go snacking, or as the perfect afternoon sweet treat, and promises to deliver 'a quick, tasty pick-me-up'.
You'll find it exclusively in Spar stores from June 30, for just 79p.
A wider rollout across convenience shops and supermarkets is planned from 21 July. It will also hit Sainsbury's shelves on August 11and Asda Express on September 1.
And it's fair to say that shoppers are excited. 'SHUT UP MY ABSOLUTE FAV,' wrote an excitable, all-caps, Abi MacDonald on Facebook. While Lauren Clara Blowers said: 'I will take the lot.' And Alexandra Rimmer said: 'These look awesome I Loved the biscuit.'
And don't worry, if you're a die-hard fan of the original, the classic C lub range isn't going anywhere.
You can still get your hands on Club Orange, Club Mint, Club Gold and other staple flavours at supermarkets.
'McVitie's Club Layers Orange marks an exciting step for Club as it enters the confectionery aisle for the first time,' Catherine Morgenroth, marketing manager for McVitie's Club said.
'With Club having long been a favourite snack in many households, our new wafer bar offers a fresh way to enjoy the beloved classic and is perfect for those busy moments when you need a quick, tasty pick-me-up.' More Trending
It's not the only new chocolate treat to hit shelves recently.
Just last month, Nutella unveiled a brand-new plant-based version of its iconic spread – and it contains a rather surprising ingredient: chickpeas.
The vegan-certified spread hit Sainsbury's stores nationwide on May 25, but it won't be hitting any other supermarkets for a while, as a full rollout isn't planned until 2026.
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According to the manufacturers, the new product boasts the same 'flavour and creaminess fans know and love' but has been 'specially crafted to offer a delicious new choice, blending Nutella's signature roasted hazelnuts and cocoa with plant-based ingredients like chickpeas and rice syrup'.
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