
Sweet-toothed fans are racing to Iceland for retro snack inspired by iconic 2000s drink
SHOPPERS are flocking to Iceland to get their hands on a snack inspired by an iconic 2000s drink.
Nesquik now comes in yogurt form, and they are bringing back some core memories for millennials.
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The cereal treat is a split pot with a generous helping of sweet yogurt made from 83 percent milk and crunchy chocolate balls.
The four-pack of 107g Chocoballs pots is being sold exclusively at Iceland for £2.80.
There is also a deal on now where you can buy three packs for just £6.00 - saving yourself £2.40.
Or you can mix and match them with a choice between Muller Corners or Quality Street's Toffee Dessert.
One savvy shopper spotted the tasty treat in their local Iceland and shared a photo on Snack Reviews Facebook page.
"I need," one wrote, adding the eyes emoji.
"I want these for me, not the kids," another joked.
Nesquik was a huge hit in the 2000s and is known for its range of flavoured milk drink powders, particularly the iconic chocolate variety.
It has been a staple in many British households for decades, often associated with childhood memories and nostalgic comfort.
In addition to the classic powders, Nesquik in the UK has expanded its product range to include ready-to-drink bottles and cereal, further cementing its presence in the breakfast and snack categories.
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This comes as Nesquik's creator Nestle revealed it hiked the cost of its chocolate and coffee for customers.
The Swiss company said it's raised its prices by 2.1% overall - but for some items the hikes are in the double digits.
It blamed surging costs of coffee beans and chocolate.
"Despite the significant level of the increases in many markets, the actions were implemented with limited customer disruption," Nestle said.
Nestle produces a range of products, including chocolates, sweets, cereals, drinks, ice cream and pet foods.
Among its popular brands are Aero, Milkybar, Smarties, Milo, Haagen Dazs, San Pellegrino, and Felix cat food.
The company said it had better-than-expected sales growth of 2.8% in the first three months of the year.
The higher prices accounted for much of the rise.
Nestle said it had seen demand drop significantly following the price increases but it is now bouncing back.
It also warned there could be further impacts on customers due to higher global tariffs.
Donald Trump recently launched a global trade war when he announced major tariffs on dozens of countries.
The move has raised fears of a global recession, sent stock markets tumbling and caused economic uncertainty for businesses trading internationally.
Mr Trump has called on American companies to produce their products in the US to avoid costly tariffs.
But for chocolate makers this is near impossible as the key ingredient, cocoa, can only be grown in tropical climates.
On top of this, the price of cocoa has soared in recent years.
Farmers in West Africa, where 70% of the world's cocoa is harvested, have been struggling with climate-related issues that have decimated their cocoa production.
It's estimated 400,000 tonnes less of cocoa has been produced over the last few years, hiking the price significantly.

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