Nestle discontinues KitKat Dark Mint chocolate bars
Nestle has axed several products from its range recently, including the likes of:
Discontinued UK chocolates and sweets
Nestle discontinues 'dream' KitKat
Now, Nestle has confirmed its KitKat Dark Mint chocolate bar has also been discontinued.
One shopper posted on X (formerly Twitter) recently, asking why they were unable to find the popular KitKat in stores.
KitKat Dark Mint chocolate bars have been discontinued. (Image: Tesco) They wrote: "Why have you stopped doing the Dark Mint Kit Kat can't get the anywhere."
A KitKat spokesperson, replying to the tweet, said: "Sorry to give you disappointing news, unfortunately it has been discontinued from our range.
"We'll make sure the team know you'd love to see it back!"
Sorry to give you disappointing news, unfortunately it has been discontinued from our range. We'll make sure the team know you'd love to see it back! 🍫 — KITKAT (@KITKAT) June 26, 2025
Popular KitKat Dark Mint chocoalte bars labelled "dream snack" by shoppers
The Dark Mint KitKat proved popular among shoppers, boasting a 4.7 star (out of 5) rating on the Tesco website.
Commenting about the chocolate bar, one shopper wrote: "I've been a huge fan of KitKats over the years, and this flavour has to be one of my favourites.
"Strong dark chocolate with a minty kick. Would recommend to anyone and everyone. If only there were more in each pack!!"
Another added: "These dark chocolate with mint kit kats are an explosion of flavour!
"They were eaten very quickly and were delicious.
"I am happily going to buy again as I was so pleased with the burst of flavour! A dream snack!"
It's not all bad news for KitKat lovers, with Nestle releasing three brand-new chocolates last week. (Image: Nestle) While a third person said: "Absolutely gorgeous. Almost like a mint matchmaker/kit-kat combo. Keep in the fridge for maximum pleasure!"
Nestle releases 2 new KitKat Chunky chocolate bars in the UK
But it's not all bad news for KitKat lovers, with Nestle also launching two brand-new chocolate bars in the UK.
KitKat Chunnky Funky (crispy cocoa wafer wrapped in swirls of milk and white chocolate coating) and KitKat Chunky Duo Salted Caramel began rolling out across UK stores last week.
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KitKat Assistant Brand Manager, Rida Ahmed, said: 'This year we've introduced some amazing new products with our eye-catching, marbled swirls thanks to the brilliant minds at our research and development centre in York.
"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!"
Nestle also released the new Blue Riband Vanilla last week, which is a mix of smooth vanilla filling and light wafer in a white chocolate coating.
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