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Metro
38 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
New Nestlé chocolate bar is reminding fans of 'amazing' discontinued 00s classic
When us Brits find a chocolate bar we like, we get pretty passionate about it. And when that particular snack disappears, we'll go to great lengths to get it back. There are countless petitions begging Cadbury and Nestlé to relaunch the likes of Dream or Galaxy Truffle, and when a discontinued classic is spotted in B&M, chocolate lovers go on the hunt. But now, it's good news for lovers of the gone-but-not-forgotten Cadbury Marble, which vanished from our shelves back in 2012. Before you get too excited, the bar isn't back — but there is a potential alternative on offer. Nestlé is launching the KitKat Chunky Funky, a limited-edition option that features a crispy cocoa wafer wrapped in a rather jazzy milk and white chocolate swirled coating. It's got fans comparing the chocolate coating to the beloved Marble, which also featured a mix of white and milk chocolate, and has been hailed as an 'amazing' bar, which 'needs to make a comeback'. 'Kinda looks like a marble blend,' wrote popular food reviewer, @johns_snackreviews on Instagram. 'Very white and milk chocolate combo.' Commenter Kimberley Gillis agreed, saying: 'I love marble chocolate.' Others are simply excited by the prospect of a new bar. 'That looks sensational,' wrote Ross Strong on Facebook, while Pat Arnold said it looks 'absoloutely gorgeous.' Although you can't please everyone. One reviewer simply wrote: 'Marble would have been better.' Each to their own. Nestlé are actually launching three brand new bars in total. There's also the KitKat Chunky Duo Salted Caramel which the confectionary brand says 'takes indulgent treats to the next level'. The new duo bar features the classic crispy wafer topped with a rich layer of salted caramel filling, wrapped up in chocolate coating. The third bar is a new Blue Riband treat: Blue Riband Vanilla. It has a vanilla filling with light wafer coating, and coming in at 83 calories a bar, it's a lighter option for those who want a quick snack. KitKat's brand manager Rida Ahmed hopes shoppers are excited by the new offerings: 'KitKat Chunky has a fresh look while keeping the delicious crispy wafer and KitKat chocolate that our fans adore. It's such a fun product and we can't wait to see how shoppers react,' she said. All three bars will start to roll out in shops across the UK this week — though pricing is yet to be confirmed. Metro has contacted Nestlé for comment. In the meantime, chocolate lovers can look out for a new treat from McVitie's. The confectionery giant is launching a brand new chocolate bar inspired by Club Orange. More Trending If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, the chocolate bar was no doubt a staple of your lunchbox. And now the iconic McVitie's biscuit is getting a spin-off. Club Layers Orange – a thick-milk chocolate-coated wafer bar with a zingy orange-flavoured cream filling – is 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'. View More » You'll find it exclusively in Spar stores from June 30, for just 79p. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: I helped create M&S picky bits — here's my hack for the ultimate dinner MORE: McDonald's just made major change to the Filet-O-Fish for first time in 50 years MORE: I tried the new M&S strawberry sandwich fans 'can't stop thinking about' Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Hershey adds new products to move beyond chocolate
Hershey has been dropping insane chocolate combinations lately, and there's a surprising reason behind all its recent launches. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Food costs have increased across all categories over the last few months due to supply chain disruptions, rising operating costs, inflation, and tariffs, among other factors. These pressures have made it harder for businesses to remain profitable. Related: Hershey creates new guilt-free candy that's a dream combo To some people's surprise, cocoa was one of the heavily affected foods, and this time, the U.S. tariffs on foreign goods were not the only cause, despite around 80% being imported from West Africa. Since the beginning of last year, unpredictable weather fluctuations have caused excessive rainfall and hotter temperatures, making it difficult to maintain consistent cocoa production. Image source: Getty Images The Hershey Company (HSY) is one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world. It owns over 90 brands of snacks and confectionery, including Reese's, Kisses, Kit Kat, and more. Although it's known primarily for chocolate, it has branched out to other revenue sources over the last few years by expanding its portfolio and forming partnerships, making it less dependent on cocoa. Still, Hershey has not been immune to the consumer slowdown and cocoa shortage. Related: Hershey creates new candy that's a dream combo The company's total net sales were down nearly 14% during the first quarter of fiscal 2025, with its North America Confectionery sector declining 15%. However, Hershey's new strategy helps mitigate these challenges and continue growing its business without abandoning its chocolate focus. Hershey has begun relying less on its main ingredient and focusing on product innovation in response to a recent consumer trend. Well, at least partly. The company started introducing other ingredients into its chocolate products - such as peanut butter, caramel, and wafers - as customers have shown interest in these additions. It turns out that this consumer trend comes at the perfect time, as cocoa costs have led chocolate companies to raise prices on their main products. More Retail News: Hershey makes bold move impacting many workersMcDonald's menu adds new happy meal fans will loveMcDonalds' menu brings back breakfast items Chick-fil-A fans love Adding other ingredients decreases the amount of chocolate used per product, making it less dependent on cocoa and preventing costs from skyrocketing. This allows Hershey to remain competitive in the market. As part of its strategy, Hershey recently launched more innovative and seasonal products, including its new Hershey's bar filled with caramel, Reese's Jumbo Cup (which contains more peanut butter), and seasonal Kit Kat flavors that replace the chocolate coating, to name a few. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Nestle to launch THREE new chocolate bars this month including two KitKat flavours
Plus, find out how to save money on chocolate CHOCO LOT Nestle to launch THREE new chocolate bars this month including two KitKat flavours Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NESTLE has just dropped three new chocolate bars and it includes a twist on a new a real classic. The three new bars - KitKat Chunky Funky, KitKat Chunky Salted Caramel and KitKat Blue Riband Vanilla - will be available in shops from this week. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Nestle has launched three new chocolate bars The first bar - the KitKat Chunky Funky - is a crispy cocoa wafer and smothered in a marbled mix of creamy milk and white chocolate. While the KitKat Chunky Duo Salted Caramel is just like a normal KitKat Chunky but with salted caramel in its milk chocolate. And there's a new Blue Riband vanilla flavour launching too. It has 83 calories, which is less than the normal milk chocolate version which has 92 calories. KitKat's assistant brand boss, Rida Ahmed, reckons they'll be a hit with fans. She said: 'KitKat Chunky has a fresh look while keeping the delicious crispy wafer and chocolate that our fans adore. "It's such a fun product, and we can't wait to see how shoppers react!' We've asked Nestle for their recommended retail prices and the calories and we'll update this story asap. We've outdone ourselves with this one' say Cadbury Ireland as they reveal new limited edition bar 'coming soon The triple launch couldn't have come at a better time, with Nestlé fans still reeling from the shock axe of Clusters, a breakfast staple loved by many. It comes hot on the heels of the disappearance of Cheerios Vanilla O's, also binned by the brand last summer. Why are products axed or recipes changed? ANALYSIS by chief consumer reporter James Flanders. Food and drinks makers have been known to tweak their recipes or axe items altogether. They often say that this is down to the changing tastes of customers. There are several reasons why this could be done. For example, government regulation, like the "sugar tax," forces firms to change their recipes. Some manufacturers might choose to tweak ingredients to cut costs. They may opt for a cheaper alternative, especially when costs are rising to keep prices stable. For example, Tango Cherry disappeared from shelves in 2018. It has recently returned after six years away but as a sugar-free version. Fanta removed sweetener from its sugar-free alternative earlier this year. Suntory tweaked the flavour of its flagship Lucozade Original and Orange energy drinks. While the amount of sugar in every bottle remains unchanged, the supplier swapped out the sweetener aspartame for sucralose. New treats hitting the shelves Meanwhile, over in B&M, shoppers are going wild for Cadbury's new Dairy Milk Caramel Mudcake bar, with stock already flying off the shelves. The drop follows a string of Cadbury summer launches, from Iced Latte Dairy Milk with cool-changing packaging, to the nostalgic return of Dairy Milk Balls, likened to '90s Cadbury Tasters. While Digestives has launched a new pink version which tastes of raspberry and cream. And there's also a new mango and passion fruit Jammie Dodger. We rounded up all the treats hitting shelves soon - but would you try them?
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Nestle to launch THREE new chocolate bars this month including two KitKat flavours
NESTLE has just dropped three new chocolate bars and it includes a twist on a new a real classic. The three new bars - KitKat Chunky Funky, KitKat Chunky Salted Caramel and KitKat Blue Riband Vanilla - will be available in shops from this week. 1 The first bar - the KitKat Chunky Funky - is a crispy cocoa wafer and smothered in a marbled mix of creamy milk and white chocolate. While the KitKat Chunky Duo Salted Caramel is just like a normal KitKat Chunky but with salted caramel in its milk chocolate. And there's a new Blue Riband vanilla flavour launching too. It has 83 calories, which is less than the normal milk chocolate version which has 92 calories. KitKat's assistant brand boss, Rida Ahmed, reckons they'll be a hit with fans. She said: 'KitKat Chunky has a fresh look while keeping the delicious crispy wafer and chocolate that our fans adore. "It's such a fun product, and we can't wait to see how shoppers react!' We've asked Nestle for their recommended retail prices and the calories and we'll update this story asap. We've outdone ourselves with this one' say Cadbury Ireland as they reveal new limited edition bar 'coming soon The triple launch couldn't have come at a better time, with Nestlé fans still reeling from the shock axe of Clusters, a breakfast staple loved by many. It comes hot on the heels of the disappearance of Cheerios Vanilla O's, also binned by the brand last summer. Why are products axed or recipes changed? ANALYSIS by chief consumer reporter James Flanders. Food and drinks makers have been known to tweak their recipes or axe items altogether. They often say that this is down to the changing tastes of customers. There are several reasons why this could be done. For example, government regulation, like the "sugar tax," forces firms to change their recipes. Some manufacturers might choose to tweak ingredients to cut costs. They may opt for a cheaper alternative, especially when costs are rising to keep prices stable. For example, Tango Cherry disappeared from shelves in 2018. It has recently returned after six years away but as a sugar-free version. Fanta removed sweetener from its sugar-free alternative earlier this year. Suntory tweaked the flavour of its flagship Lucozade Original and Orange energy drinks. While the amount of sugar in every bottle remains unchanged, the supplier swapped out the sweetener aspartame for sucralose. New treats hitting the shelves Meanwhile, over in B&M, shoppers are going wild for Cadbury's new Dairy Milk Caramel Mudcake bar, with stock already flying off the shelves. The drop follows a string of Cadbury summer launches, from Iced Latte Dairy Milk with cool-changing packaging, to the nostalgic return of Dairy Milk Balls, likened to '90s Cadbury Tasters. While Digestives has launched a new pink version which tastes of raspberry and cream. And there's also a new mango and passion fruit Jammie Dodger. We rounded up all the treats hitting shelves soon - but would you try them? How to save money on chocolate We all love a bit of chocolate from now and then, but you don't have to break the bank buying your favourite bar. Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to cut costs... Go own brand - if you're not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you'll save by going for the supermarket's own brand bars. Shop around - if you've spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it's cheaper elsewhere. Websites like let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you're getting the best deal. Look out for yellow stickers - supermarket staff put yellow, and sometimes orange and red, stickers on to products to show they've been reduced. They usually do this if the product is coming to the end of its best-before date or the packaging is slightly damaged. Buy bigger bars - most of the time, but not always, chocolate is cheaper per 100g the larger the bar. So if you've got the appetite, and you were going to buy a hefty amount of chocolate anyway, you might as well go bigger.
News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
After Dividend, Nestle India Set To Announce First-Ever Bonus Issue Today, Shares In Focus
Last Updated: On June 19, Nestle India also announced a Rs 10-per-share dividend, with July 4, 2025, set as the record date. Nestle India Bonus 2025: Nestle India board will consider the bonus share proposal in the meeting today, June 26. This might be the first bonus share since its listing by the FMCG giant and the maker of Maggi and KitKat. Nestle India's shares will be in the spotlight today over the board meeting for bonus issue. Ahead of the bonus issue, shares settled 1.66 per higher at Rs 2405 apiece, against the previous day close at Rs 2,365.80 apiece. This potential bonus issue marks a significant milestone for Nestle India, which in January 2024 had carried out a stock split, making its shares more affordable to retail investors. Since then, the company has declared dividends five times, continuing its tradition of rewarding long-term investors. Nestle India Dividend 2025 Record Date On June 19, Nestle India also announced a Rs 10-per-share dividend, with July 4, 2025, set as the record date. March Quarter: Profit Dips, Revenue Climbs In the March 2025 quarter, the company's standalone net profit fell 5.2% year-on-year to Rs 885 crore, even as operational revenue rose 4.5% to Rs 5,504 crore. Despite the dip in profitability, the strong revenue growth suggests continued consumer demand for Nestle's core products. As always, market experts urge caution. While bonus shares can signal confidence from the company's management and may boost liquidity, investors should assess fundamentals and consult certified financial advisors before making portfolio decisions. First Published:
