Chocolate lovers go wild as new Aero bar flavour dubbed 'the best ever' is spotted in UK stores

Daily Mail​

09-05-2025

Sweet-toothed shoppers have spotted a new chocolate bar on B&M shelves across the UK - with many describing the treat as 'amazing'.
The Aero Coconut flavour sharing bar was launched at the end of last month, much to the delight of chocoholics.
However, coconut fans should be aware that the bar is limited edition, so they won't have forever to sample the snack.
According to a release from Nestlé Confectionery, the limited-edition bar will be part of the Aero Lost Bubbles campaign where the brand is offering a £10,000 prize for each bubble-less pack found by shoppers as part of its latest promotion.
Cat Mews, Brand Manager for Aero at Nestlé UK & Ireland, said: 'The new Aero Coconut sharing bar invites consumers to indulge in a delightful experience that celebrates the joy of sharing.
'Launching as part of the Lost Bubbles campaign we are excited for customers to try something new with a chance to win.'
Sharing their delight at finding the bar, chocolate fans took to the NewFoodsUK Facebook group, to post their thoughts on the 'amazing' treat.
One wrote: 'OMG! THIS LOOKS AMAZING.'
Another added: 'I had one and it was AMAZING!!! i NEED more!!!'
In a similar vein, a third wrote: 'Had this today it's b***** amazing.'
'I actually loved this,' wrote another.
A further Facebook user agreed, saying: 'They sell them most places and are yummy nicer than Bounty not as sweet.'
'It is delicious we loved it,' added another.
The new Aero follows other limited edition flavours launched by the brand.
Last year, it released two sharing bars Aero Strawberry flavour and Aero Choco-Hazelnut, as well as an Aero Peppermint gifting bar.
It comes after Nestlé revealed that price of multiple popular chocolate bars could soar in the UK, with KitKats, Yorkie bars, and Aeros among the sweet treats that could soon cost consumers more.
According to Nestle, this is because of increasing commodity costs, which means that it is more expensive to make its products. The conglomerate revealed that while it has already raised its prices this year, further increases come be coming.
Prices of chocolate have risen in general over recent years, with consumers facing an almost 50 per cent increase.
This is due to both increasing prices and shrinking portion sizes - dubbed 'shrinkflation' by some.
Last month, it was reported that shrinkflation had hit Cadbury's chocolate again, as multipacks of Dairy Milks were cut by two bars - but the price stayed the same. The 22 per cent reduction means packs which previously weighed 244.8g are now 190.4g, but are still around £3 - with each individual bar costing an extra 10p.
Shoppers reacted furiously to the change, with one posting on X: 'Shrinkflation has gotten so bad the chocolate can stay forever on the shelf from this day onwards.'
Manufacturer Mondelez International blamed increases in cocoa and dairy prices for the size change, as well as rising transport and energy costs.
Ellie Macsymons, finance expert at money-saving site NetVoucherCodes, said: 'Customers will, understandably, react negatively to Dairy Milk charging similar prices for 22 per cent less chocolate per product.
'Shrinkflation is causing loyal customers to feel frustrated because they are essentially getting less value for their money, especially from a trusted brand they have bought from for decades.
'However, while some customers may switch to chocolate brand alternatives that offer better value for money, it may be the case that there is a lot of 'reluctant acceptance' from dedicated Dairy Milk fans.
'The current shrinkflation situation may not entirely dissuade its customers, but if this trend continues, then there may be further fallout for the chocolate brand.'
A Mondelez International spokesperson said: 'We understand the economic pressures that consumers continue to face and any changes to our product sizes is a last resort for our business.
'However, as a food producer, we are continuing to experience significantly higher input costs across our supply chain, with ingredients such as cocoa and dairy, which are widely used in our products, costing far more than they have done previously.
'Meanwhile, other costs like energy and transport, also remain high. This means that our products continue to be much more expensive to make and while we have absorbed these costs where possible, we still face considerable challenges.
'As a result of this difficult environment, we have had to make the decision to slightly reduce the weight of our Cadbury Dairy Milk multipacks so that we can continue to provide consumers with the brands they love, without compromising on the great taste and quality they expect.'