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Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Chocolate lovers go wild as new Aero bar flavour dubbed 'the best ever' is spotted in UK stores
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.'
Western Telegraph
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Aero Coconut bar on sale in B&M gets praise on Facebook
The new Aero Coconut bar, that was unveiled by Nestle Confectionery last week, has attracted thousands of likes and comments on a post on a particular Facebook page. The new limited-edition bar is 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. And social media users were quick to rave about the new bar's taste after a picture was posted on Newfoodsuk. 'It is delicious without the bits of coconut,' one person said. 'I have tried one of these. They are amazing,' another added. 'Gorgeous it is! Get it in the fridge,' another person wrote. While one chocolate lover wrote: 'This is lush – demolished it in one sitting.' 'The collab we've been waiting for - looks like a trip to B&M for me,' someone else added. Discontinued UK sweets and chocolates Coming in at 90g, Nestle says the bar is 'perfect for sharing with friends and loved ones, especially those who love coconut'. Cat Mews, brand manager for Aero at Nestlé UK and Ireland, said: 'The new Aero Coconut sharing bar invites consumers to indulge in a delightful experience that celebrates the joy of sharing. Recommended reading: 'Launching as part of the Lost Bubbles campaign we are excited for customers to try something new with a chance to win.' Aero Coconut is available in shops across the UK now. Last year the brand released two sharing bars – Aero Strawberry flavour and Aero Choco-Hazelnut as well as an Aero Peppermint gifting bar. In other confectionary news, M&S last week launched a new version of its popular "Big Daddy Bar" with pistachios and chocolate, inspired by viral Dubai chocolate trends.
South Wales Guardian
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Aero Coconut bar on sale in B&M gets praise on Facebook
The new Aero Coconut bar, that was unveiled by Nestle Confectionery last week, has attracted thousands of likes and comments on a post on a particular Facebook page. The new limited-edition bar is 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. And social media users were quick to rave about the new bar's taste after a picture was posted on Newfoodsuk. 'It is delicious without the bits of coconut,' one person said. 'I have tried one of these. They are amazing,' another added. 'Gorgeous it is! Get it in the fridge,' another person wrote. While one chocolate lover wrote: 'This is lush – demolished it in one sitting.' 'The collab we've been waiting for - looks like a trip to B&M for me,' someone else added. Coming in at 90g, Nestle says the bar is 'perfect for sharing with friends and loved ones, especially those who love coconut'. Cat Mews, brand manager for Aero at Nestlé UK and Ireland, said: 'The new Aero Coconut sharing bar invites consumers to indulge in a delightful experience that celebrates the joy of sharing. Recommended reading: Nestle offering £10k prizes for bubble-less Aero chocolates I tried M&S's new Big Daddy Pistachio - is it worth £8.50? Cadbury Crispello chocolate bars on sale at B&M for 49p 'Launching as part of the Lost Bubbles campaign we are excited for customers to try something new with a chance to win.' Aero Coconut is available in shops across the UK now. Last year the brand released two sharing bars – Aero Strawberry flavour and Aero Choco-Hazelnut as well as an Aero Peppermint gifting bar. In other confectionary news, M&S last week launched a new version of its popular "Big Daddy Bar" with pistachios and chocolate, inspired by viral Dubai chocolate trends.
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major change to iconic chocolate for limited time as shoppers urged to find ‘£10k bar' on supermarket shelves
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR change has been made an iconic chocolate as shoppers have been urged to find a £10k bar. Lucky chocolate lovers have the chance to bag the tasty cash prize if they spot the rare packets. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Aero lovers were thrilled to hear about the new rare edition Credit: Getty 2 Shoppers have the chance to win £10,000 if they find a bubble-less bar Credit: Instagram/aerochocolateuki Nestle's Aero announced they're releasing a selection of "bubble-less" bars that look and feel the same as normal. The company created a fake warning for customers alongside a comical video that showed "bubbles making their escape" from the factory. Aero senior brand manager, Emily Lord, said: "If anyone finds a bubble-less pack, please reach out to us right away, and don't forget to keep your receipt and winning insert." It comes as the firm tries to boost sales after revealed they sold 8.2million less packs last year. But despite the decrease, the brand continues to maintain its £113.2 value. This comes as shoppers are also rushing to pick up a rare Aero flavour which has been spotted at the store for the first time ever. The new tropical version of the popular aerated chocolate bar has polarised fans in the months following its launch. Aero Coconut flavour was initially only available in Premier stores across the UK. But now, one eagle eyed shopper has spotted the unique flavour in their local B&M shop. Sharing the good news in the Bargain Lovers Facebook group, the smart shopper exclaimed: "Finally Found It. "£1.39 in BNM. Recently advertised as 'exclusive to Premier' shops but after a lot of searching around my hometown none of them had it in stock!. "Cant wait to try it." The bars are described as "smooth milk chocolate filed with coconut flavour bubbles" and come in a light blue wrapping, as opposed to the regular light brown and white packaging. Its product listing adds: "Enjoy the light yet indulgent flavour of coconut in a chocolate bar with its unique bubbly aerated centre that melts in your mouth. "This sharing bar is made of nothing but our famous bubbly chocolate. "Enjoy every bubbly piece together when you spend time with the family, or indulge with friends when you're catching up. "Break a piece off and feel it melt on your tongue as every single bubble is released, and revel in the pleasure of smooth chocolate. "This much-loved chocolate is famous worldwide for its unique, bubbly texture, and has been for decades." Fans of Aero have had mixed opinions about the new flavour. Some described it as "yum" while others said the bar's taste was just plain "wrong". Chocolate lovers also went wild for the return of a much-loved bar for the first time since the 1970s. Nestlé relaunched a strawberry-flavoured Aero bar last year and chocolate lovers have been loving the nostalgic family favourite. Chocoholics described the bar as "lovely", adding that it "taste[s] like strawberry milkshake". One posted to Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains: "Had this in the 70s, glad it's back!" Another added: "They were my fave as a kid... stock up cos they will disappear again soon!" A third said: "Too moreish ate it in one sitting."
The Sun
25-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Major change to iconic chocolate for limited time as shoppers urged to find ‘£10k bar' on supermarket shelves
A MAJOR change has been made an iconic chocolate as shoppers have been urged to find a £10k bar. Lucky chocolate lovers have the chance to bag the tasty cash prize if they spot the rare packets. 2 Nestle's Aero announced they're releasing a selection of "bubble-less" bars that look and feel the same as normal. The company created a fake warning for customers alongside a comical video that showed "bubbles making their escape" from the factory. Aero senior brand manager, Emily Lord, said: "If anyone finds a bubble-less pack, please reach out to us right away, and don't forget to keep your receipt and winning insert." It comes as the firm tries to boost sales after revealed they sold 8.2million less packs last year. But despite the decrease, the brand continues to maintain its £113.2 value. This comes as shoppers are also rushing to pick up a rare Aero flavour which has been spotted at the store for the first time ever. The new tropical version of the popular aerated chocolate bar has polarised fans in the months following its launch. Aero Coconut flavour was initially only available in Premier stores across the UK. But now, one eagle eyed shopper has spotted the unique flavour in their local B&M shop. Sharing the good news in the Bargain Lovers Facebook group, the smart shopper exclaimed: "Finally Found It. "£1.39 in BNM. Recently advertised as 'exclusive to Premier' shops but after a lot of searching around my hometown none of them had it in stock!. "Cant wait to try it." The bars are described as "smooth milk chocolate filed with coconut flavour bubbles" and come in a light blue wrapping, as opposed to the regular light brown and white packaging. Its product listing adds: "Enjoy the light yet indulgent flavour of coconut in a chocolate bar with its unique bubbly aerated centre that melts in your mouth. "This sharing bar is made of nothing but our famous bubbly chocolate. "Enjoy every bubbly piece together when you spend time with the family, or indulge with friends when you're catching up. "Break a piece off and feel it melt on your tongue as every single bubble is released, and revel in the pleasure of smooth chocolate. "This much-loved chocolate is famous worldwide for its unique, bubbly texture, and has been for decades." Fans of Aero have had mixed opinions about the new flavour. Some described it as "yum" while others said the bar's taste was just plain "wrong". Chocolate lovers also went wild for the return of a much-loved bar for the first time since the 1970s. Nestlé relaunched a strawberry-flavoured Aero bar last year and chocolate lovers have been loving the nostalgic family favourite. Chocoholics described the bar as "lovely", adding that it "taste[s] like strawberry milkshake". Another added: "They were my fave as a kid... stock up cos they will disappear again soon!" A third said: "Too moreish ate it in one sitting." Chocolate and coffee giant Nestle confirms huge price hikes of supermarket favourites By Emily Mee KITKAT and Nespresso maker Nestle has revealed it's hiked the cost of its coffee and chocolate 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, Nesquik, 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. US President 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 tons less of cocoa has been produced over the last few years, hiking the price significantly. Over the last few decades, cocoa had cost around $2,000 a ton. Last year it peaked at more than $12,000. Nestle is not the only chocolate maker to have been forced to hike its prices as a result. America's biggest chocolate producer, Hershey, last year raised the prices of its products. It then saw falling customer demand and had its worst profit in seven years in 2024. Swiss brand Lindt also said last month it would need to increase its prices by double digit percentages to offset the high cocoa prices. It had already hiked its prices by 6.3% in 2024. Chief financial officer Martin Hug said at the time: "Chocolate in the future will be more expensive than it has been two or three years ago. That's not just Lindt chocolate, that's chocolate in general."
