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The Sun
26-06-2025
- 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.
The Sun
19-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
All the new treats hitting shelves including Pot Noodle and Digestives – but can YOU spot the difference?
SCANNING the aisles in your supermarket, you might not spot the latest food and drink treats hitting shelves. The packaging looks VERY similar to well-known products that are picked up by shoppers every week - but inside are new flavours waiting to be tried. 7 Here we round up the latest launches from major brands, such as McVities, Nescafe and Pot Noodle. Can you spot what they've changed? We reveal the new product launches we can't wait to try. Digestives - raspberry and cream McVitie's has put a fruity spin on its classic biscuit with the launch of the limited-edition raspberry and cream flavour. The digestive is topped with a pink chocolate in the nostalgic flavours. A full rollout of the limited edition flavour will see the snacks hit UK supermarkets from July 21. You can pick up a standard 15-pack of the biscuits for £2.35, while the current promo version is marked down to just £1.85. Jammie Dodgers - mango and passionfruit 7 Jammie Dodgers has released a flurry of new flavours with the latest being Mango and Passionfruit. The flavour has had mixed reactions on social media with some enjoying the latest taste and others preferring the original. A 140g packet of the biscuits is 90p at Sainsbury's. Pot Noodle - flame grilled steak A Flame Grilled Steak version of popular instant noodle snack has hit shelves this week. The new Pot Noodle flavour with a smokey, grilled steak flavour sauce, has been highly requested by fans, according to the food maker. The flavour is available exclusively in Asda for £1.20 per pot. Jaffa Cakes - hot honey 7 Jaffa Cakes have jumped on the sweet spicy trend and revealed a Hot Honey flavour. The flavour has caused a stir online - and not everyone's a fan. The treats are exclusively on sale at Asda stores nationwide for £1.50 for a box of 10 before being rolled out to other retailers from the end of July. New York Bakery - subs 7 If you've loved the bagels from New York Bakery, the firm has now branched out into offering subs so that you can create your own big sandwiches at home. The company has launched three flavours including original, Italian style, and roasted onion. The subs are available in Tesco, Morrisons, Co-op and Ocado £1.79 for a two-pack. Nescafe - various flavours 7 Nescafe has launched not one, but three, new chocolate flavours of its popular coffee drink, leaving some s hoppers very excited. Mint chocolate lovers will be delighted by the Aero Peppermint Mocha, as well as the "green triangle" mocha flavour - branded alongside Quality Street. And finally there is a vanilla cookie dough latte added to new lineup. The 250g cans sell at Morrisons for £3.50 each. 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.
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Breakfast favorite Ocean Spray reveals first snack flavors in 30 YEARS
Ocean Spray has released new dried cranberry flavors nearly 30 years after the beloved snack's debut. The company announced on June 10 that its new Craisin flavors are Sour Blueberry Lemon and Chili Lime. Sour Blueberry Lemon includes lemon and blueberry notes described as a go-to for when 'taste buds need a wake-up call.' Its Chili Lime flavor provides a sweet and spicy combination, or as Ocean Spray calls it, 'swicy.' 'Craisins have long been a pantry staple for toppings and mix-ins, but these new flavors are here to redefine how people snack,' said Kelvin Vuong, Head of US Foods and Snacking at Ocean Spray. Ocean Spray created these flavors to help the Craisin brand's push to expand how fans enjoy dried fruit. They are currently available at retailers nationwide, including Walmart, for around $3.99 per bag. In the past two years, the brand has also introduced limited-edition flavors, including S'mores, Blueberry Crisp, and Raspberry Cheesecake Dipped Cranberry Mix. Sour blueberry lemon craisins $3.99 Sour Blueberry Lemon includes lemon and blueberry notes that can help fans when their 'taste buds need a wake-up call' Shop Chili lime craisins $3.99 Shop The company gave users a hint of what turned out to be the Chili Lime flavor on June 3 in an Instagram post. A commenter mistakenly thought it was 'Ketchup & Mustard' or 'Salchicha,' but multiple fans correctly guessed the flavor and said it sounded 'so good.' 'Tried them at the convention. I couldn't be more excited,' another Instagram user wrote regarding both Craisin flavors. 'Sour blueberry lemon is definitely one tasty little pucker,' another person commented. Besides the new flavors, Ocean Spray is introducing a refreshed look of its fan-favorite Infused with Cherry Craisins. These changes and more are part of the company's 'Just Add Cran' campaign. The marketing strategy aims to show consumers that good things will happen when they add cranberry to their lives. Ocean Spray plans to promote this campaign through digital advertising and influencer content. A company van will also set off on a cross-country tour across the nation this September to offer fans free Craisin samples. Founded in 1930 by three farmers looking to create Jellied Cranberry Sauce, the company immediately attracted growers from Wisconsin, Washington, and Oregon. Ocean Spray was 'changing the dried fruit game' by the 1990s by producing Craisins. It also surpassed $1 billion in product sales. It is currently one of the leading producers of cranberries and grows the fruit in other areas outside the US, such as France, Mexico, Chile, and Canada. As of now, around 700 family farmers grow their cranberries for Ocean Spray.
The Sun
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Jammie Dodgers unveils new flavour with an ‘exotic twist'… and fans are divided
JAMMIE Dodgers fans don't know whether to love or loathe a new flavour of the beloved biscuits. Biscuit lovers had mixed reactions upon learning there was a new Mango and Passionfruit flavour available to buy at supermarkets. 3 3 The 140g packet of biccies is 90p at Sainsbury's and just one of a range of new flavours of the iconic brand. A photo of the mango and passionfruit Jammie Dodgers was shared to the Newfoods UK social media pages where reactions where mixed. "Wish they would just stick to original!!!! More jam!!!!!!!!" wrote one person. Another added: "Oh yum." A third commented: "Tasteless." And a fourth reacted: "We need to get these." A spokesperson for Fox Burton's which makes Jammie Dodgers said they expect the new flavours to fly off the shelf. "We are very excited about these new flavours and expect them to do well in market," the spokesperson told The Sun. Another of the unique flavours available at supermarkets is cherry, apple and blackcurrant, and strawberry Jammie Dodgers. Last year, the brand raised eyebrows when shoppers found a re-released banana version of Jammie Dodgers. Biscuit lover left gutted after finding Jammie Dodger without key ingredient The banana flavouring replaces the classic jam filling that Brits have grown to love over the years. The yellow-flavoured biscuits were first launched in the UK in July 2022 inspired by the Minions film, The Rise of Gru. It was not the first new flavour the biscuit company has tried - other tempting flavours have been launched such as cherry and apple. 3
The Sun
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Wave of new and nostalgic goodies from Cadbury, Mars, and Bacardi hitting supermarkets – see the full list
A HOST of new and nostalgic goodies guaranteed to get shoppers buzzing are hitting supermarket shelves. Treats and drinks from major brands including Bacardi, Cadbury and Mars are being launched this Spring and Summer. 7 From an iconic Malteser flavour that's not been on sale for over 10 years to a never-before-seen Skittle flavour, there's something for everyone. Here are all launches and re-launches set to get shoppers going wild over the coming months. Skittles Citrus The Sun exclusively revealed earlier this month the new Skittles Citrus pouches would be hitting shelves this Spring and Summer. The 109g and 136g packs contain five new flavours: Orange, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin and Blood Orange. Mars, which makes the sweets, said the Citrus pouches will be available across all the major supermarkets. However, we only spotted them on sale at Asda currently, where the 136p pouch costs 98p. Some shoppers online say they've found them in smaller convenience stores as well. Tropical Refreshers 7 Swizzels has unveiled a new Tropical Refreshers flavour to mark 70 years since the classic sweet was first launched. The fresh flavour, combining mango and pineapple, is available in stores now. We couldn't see it on sale at the bigger supermarket chains, however you can buy a 20-pack on Amazon for £15. Which chocolate bars have been discontinued in the UK? Shoppers have been quick to share their glee after finding out about the new flavour. Posting on Facebook, one said: "These look like they will taste amazing." While another said: "OMG yesss, I need." Bacardi Breezers Kids from the 90s and 00s will be buzzing to hear Bacardi is launching three new Breezer flavours in supermarkets and convenience shops. Shoppers can pick up the alcopop in three flavours: Zesty Orange, Zingy Lime and Crispy Watermelon. B&M will start stocking them from July, Aldi from August and Sainsbury's from September, priced at £2 per bottle. Bacardi has also said they'll be available in convenience stores from July. Cadbury Dairy Milk Iced Latte The Sun also exclusively revealed this month Cadbury is launching a new Dairy Milk flavour - Iced Latte. Shoppers will be able to pick up the bar from major retailers from next month. Cadbury is also launching four limited-edition Dairy Milk Summer Edition bars with packaging that changes colour based on temperature. The new chocolate bars will hit shelves in June and be available throughout the summer period for £2 a piece. Cadbury Twirl White Dipped 7 Cadbury is also adding another new chocolate bar to its line up on June 2 - Twirl White Dipped. The bar combines the classic flaked Twirl milk chocolate dipped in white chocolate. The bar is only limited edition though, so you'll want to be quick if you want to grab one when it launches. A price for the new bar is yet to be revealed. White Maltesers Mars is bringing back White Maltesers after they were last seen on shelves 10 years ago. The snack is expected to return to supermarkets and independent stores on June 16. The treat first launched in 2003 but was taken off shelves back in 2014. Since then, social media has been awash with pleas from shoppers calling on them to bring the iconic flavour back. Including comments from punters who said the creamy honeycomb bites were the "best thing" they had ever had. 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.
