Tony's Chocolonely releases new version of cult bar and fans say they 'love it'
Fans love its ethically-produced, tasty chocolate and array of unique flavours — but over the years, some have called on the firm to increase its size range.
And now, their prayers have been answered, with a brand new launch which bridges the gap between its previous products.
Alongside its original 180g chunky slabs, Tony's later introduced 50g(ish) bars and bitesize chocolate coins for those who prefer smaller servings.
However, that still didn't hit the sweet spot for everyone, with Facebook commenter Lori Beth calling the larger bar 'too big' and Mumsnet user Dolleey noting it's 'far too easy to eat' the whole thing.
On the brand's Instagram, @wilmasale added: 'A medium size bar would be a nice addition… Small is too small, always want more. Large is too large and I do not have the discipline to eat 1/2 and save the rest.' https://www.instagram.com/p/DMVu1_YoIKV/?hl=en&img_index=1
This new 90g option aims to provide that 'just right' portion they've been searching for — the Goldilocks amount for Tony's Chocolonely customers or, if you will, Tonylocks.
Exclusively at Sainsbury's from July 27, the bars are priced at £2.25, with four flavours available: classic milk chocolate, milk caramel sea salt, dark milk pretzel toffee, and vegan dark almond sea salt.
Despite the fact they're not even officially out yet, they're already proving a hit, with a @treatsinstore Instagram post on the launch garnering a number of positive comments.
'Love this,' wrote @pauham11. 'Often I don't want a whole bar, and it means buying a bar feels a little more affordable, especially if like me you want to try new flavours a try when they get released.' https://www.instagram.com/p/DJOqSqZINcD/?hl=en
Earlier this year, the confectioner was forced to clarify the pronunciation of its name, as many of us have apparently 'been saying [it] wrong all this time.' More Trending
'Our full name is Tony's Choco lonely , not Tony's Choco loney ,' read a statement on its website.
Brand founder Teun van de Keuken felt Tony was an easier-to-pronounce name than his own, while the 'lonely' element was a nod to his 'lonely fight against exploitation in the cocoa industry.'
View More »
After selling 13,347,031 kilos of chocolate last year, Teun's mission to change the industry probably feels a little less lonely these days — but if you're wondering why online shopping searches keep turning up nada, remembering his sad story will at least help you get the correct spelling.
Do you have a story to share?
Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk.
MORE: Aussie biscuit hailed '10/10' is finally available in the UK
MORE: Top UK supermarket launches new subscription pass — with a major Christmas perk
MORE: London's 'grown up' ice cream pairings and 14 more things to try this weekend
Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Scottish Sun
10 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Meghan wishes herself happy birthday as her brand shares gushing post thanking ‘the woman behind it all'
The Duchess of Sussex marked her 44th by releasing more As Ever products PAT ON MY BACK Meghan wishes herself happy birthday as her brand shares gushing post thanking 'the woman behind it all' MEGHAN Markle's own brand has shared a post thanking "the woman behind it all" on her birthday. It comes after The Duchess of Sussex marked her 44th by releasing more As Ever products. Advertisement 5 Meghan Markle's own brand has shared a post thanking "the woman behind it all" on her birthday Credit: Instagram 5 Meghan created the brand 'As Ever' 5 Meghan Markle's new As Ever product range 5 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pictured Credit: Getty An post on the As Ever Instagram reads: "Celebrating the woman behind it all. "She pours her heart, vision & magic touch into every detail, and today, we raise a glass to her! Happy birthday to our founder." Mum-of-two Meghan sent out a newsletter last week revealed her Napa Valley Rosé was crowned "The IT drink for summer". She added: "We are pleased to share that our 2024 Napa Valley Rosé will be available for purchase next week." Advertisement It comes after it was revealed the brand's new Rosé will set back punters $30 a bottle and Meghan also plans to bring out a sparkling wine. The 2023 Napa Valley Rosé is on sale via a new wine section on Meg's As Ever website. The Rosé costs $30 (£21) a bottle, or in packs of three for $90 (£65), a half case for $159 (£115) and full case for $300 (£218). It is being flogged on new website - where more booze will be added. Advertisement Meghan is set to reveal a sparkling wine among new wine varieties. But the Rosé is described by As Ever as "a pale blush wine offers a roundness and depth of flavor that is complemented by gentle minerality and soft notes of stone fruit with a lasting finish". REAL motive behind Harry & Meghan's 'peace talks' REVEALED - but it's a confused plan that won't work They claim the tipple is an "As ever blend" which includes "Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre, Grenache, and Syrah varietals". The taste is described as "sophisticated, dry, and refreshing, it is designed for summer's best moments – from lunches that turn into dinners and sun-drenched weekends where the only thing louder than the music is the laughter". Advertisement "This blend captures the essence of celebration, inviting wine lovers to toast all the moments that matter most - both big and small." When Meghan first announced her As Ever brand, it was embroiled in row after row over the trademark and logo. For her first few items, the website sold a range of products from £11 jars of jam to £22 limited edition honey. Within half-an-hour the range was out of stock, prompting Meghan to post on Instagram: "Our shelves may be empty, but my heart is full!" Advertisement Fans snapped up the £11 raspberry preserve, which is marketed as a "luscious fruit-forward spread" in "elegant keepsake packaging". Meghan sent her jams to a number of celebrities who shared unboxing videos, including Kris Jenner and Zoe Saldaña. She then decided to "just pause" restocking her As Ever brand after previously selling out in under an hour. 5 The couple with their children Archie and Lilibet in the Netflix show Credit: Netflix
Daily Mail
10 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Addison Rae's VERY sexy selfies catch the attention of a controversial country pop star
Country pop star Jessie Murph has sparked controversy after the release of her song 1965, a track featuring lyrics about relinquishing rights and tolerating a 'slap-slap' for a romantic relationship - with the music video also facing accusations of praising pornography and domestic violence. And the backlash continued after Jessie left a flirty comment on Addison Rae 's recent thirst trap - with followers attempting to keep the musician from the influencer. A fully-clothed Addison, 24, donned red stilettos as she struck seductive poses on her bed, a checkered red crop top showing off her arched back. 'Hot,' Jessie, 20, commented. The message garnered 644 'likes' - but several Addison fans jumped in to seemingly prevent any further communication from occurring, with one telling Jessie to return to 1965. 'STAY AWAY FROM HER,' one Instagram user said directly to Jessie. Murph, pictured May, has been accused of glorifying pornography and domestic violence through her new song 1965 'girl get out,' another told Jessie. 'get OUT OF HERE,' one commenter wrote while another wrote in, 'shoo go baq to 1965.' 'not jessie murph,' one wrote with two sob emojis, prompting one to reply, 'no fr i frowned.' 'Jessie Murph is... A choice but go off baddie,' another posted. 'Her music is trash, is what they are saying,' one said in response. Jessie's controversial 1965 track sees the musician singing about giving 'up a few rights' and taking 'a slap' if it meant she'd be treated more respectfully by men. She performed the controversial tune on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, with the lines yearning for her beau to 'love her like it's 1965'. Her ballad was also nostalgic for a time period where courting gentlemen were 'handwriting letters' and 'showing up at the door with flowers' instead of 'hit[ting] [women] up on Snapchat' at 2am. The track also includes risque lines like 'I might get a little slap-slap, but you wouldn't hit me on Snapchat' and 'I would be twenty, and it'd be acceptable for you to be forty'. During her Tonight Show performance, the star donned a Priscilla Presley beehive and a baby pink mini dress with patterned tights as she danced on a stage with a retro sofa in what appeared to be a recreation of the 'tradwife' lifestyle, charming husband on hand. The term refers to women who perform 'traditional' gendered roles, often likened to the archetypal 1950s 'housewife'. Recent interest in the aesthetic has seen millions on social media calling for girls to ditch corporate life and instead, dedicate their days to cooking, cleaning, wearing modest and feminine dress, and practicing traditional etiquette - as well as being submissive to their husbands. Jessie's tune attracted fury online, with many branding the remark 'tasteless' for making light of a time in which women endured horrific misogyny. In both England and the US, marital rape was still legal during the era, and women could not open their own bank account, among other restrictions. She seductively arched her back as she climbed into bed in her red high heels 'In 1965, it was legal for men to rape their wives. I don't care if this is meant to be ironic or satirical or whatever, I absolutely hate it,' one commenter on social media penned. Another added: 'Like what does loving like it's 1965 even mean? Getting your a** beat? having no rights is romantic? I hate the white woman 50s-60s "aesthetic".' A third simply exclaimed: '"I think id give up a few rights if you would just love me like it's 1965" SORRY?????' 'Call me too woke but "I would give up rights if you love me like it's 1965" at a time where women are actually losing rights is so insane???' another offered. Others similarly agreed, writing: 'Has anyone else heard the song 1965 by Jessie Murph? 'Read the lyrics, it's literally far right propaganda that is encouraging women to give up their rights. People are saying it's satire but given everything going on, why say this while we are literally at risk of losing our rights ??'. After her performance, Jessie thanked the Tonight show for a 'dazzling' and 'grand time'. The Alabama-born singer first rose to fame from uploading vlogs and song covers to TikTok and YouTube - which led her on to releasing her two albums: That Ain't No Man That's the Devil in 2024 and Sex Hysteria in 2025. She also received backlash when the music video for her song, 1965, was released - with some accusing the footage of being pornography, Taste of Country reported. In the retro-inspired clips that shows a family around a table - and Jessie forlornly singing to a child - as there is also a brief shot of a couple having sex. The clip - which has to have age verification to be watched - drew comments like 'the fact that YouTube removes videos for way less and this is still up is insane'.
Rhyl Journal
11 minutes ago
- Rhyl Journal
Calvin Harris welcomes first child with wife and radio presenter Vick Hope
The 41 year-old musician, best known for his hit songs One Kiss and Feel So Close, shared the news on social media that their son, Micah, was born on July 20. Harris posted a series of photographs on Instagram on Monday along with the caption: '20th of July our boy arrived. Micah is here!' He added: 'My wife is a superhero and I am in complete awe of her primal wisdom! Just so grateful. We love you so much Micah.' The comments section was flooded with congratulations from fans around the world as well as fellow musicians including Jade Thirlwall and Craig David. Some comments expressed surprise at the choice of photographs the DJ shared which included what appears to be the before and after shots of the placenta, the organ which forms in the womb during pregnancy, before it was steamed, dehydrated and ground into pills to be consumed. Consuming one's own placenta, known as placentophagia, remains a debated practice with some claiming it offers health benefits. Among the supporters was singer Becky Hill who posted in the comments: 'Love to see the placenta!! Amazing we grow a whole new organ to provide life! Good job not wasting it either, that's some goddess magic right there!' Celebrities who have reportedly eaten their own placenta include reality star and businesswoman Kim Kardashian, American singer and actress Mandy Moore, and Mad Men star January Jones. Hope, 35, is best known for presenting the BBC Radio 1 drivetime show Going Home. She reportedly married the Dumfries-born DJ in 2023. He is behind the hit number one songs Sweet Nothing, Summer, and Promises.
