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McVities changes name of popular biscuit after removing vital ingredient
McVities changes name of popular biscuit after removing vital ingredient

Daily Mirror

timea day ago

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  • Daily Mirror

McVities changes name of popular biscuit after removing vital ingredient

McVities has renamed a popular biscuit after removing a key ingredient, joining other chocolate brands like KitKat in changing its packaging and product descriptions If you look closely at certain packets of McVities Digestives and Nestlé KitKats in the UK, you will see that a few changes have been made to their packaging that have sparked some concerns about the quality of their products. The Kit Kat Chunky White launched in September 2012, compared to McVitie's White Chocolate Digestives, which returned to the UK market permanently in July 2023 - after being discontinued in 2005 - due to popular demand. ‌ Before their label of being 'white chocolate' biscuits, McVities Digestives and Nestlé KitKats are now simply 'white'. Shoppers have spotted these changes in some of their packaging products. ‌ ‌ Interestingly, their product description has had some changes. Now, both McVities' Digestives and Nestlé biscuits have a 'white chocolate flavour' or 'white coating'. McVities and Nestlé don't contain the required level of cocoa butter. To be considered as such, their products need to have a minimum of 20% cocoa butter, as per The Cocoa and Chocolate Products (England) Regulations 2003 act. Similarly, McVities has also removed cocoa butter from the White Digestive recipe. Instead, it's now using a mixture of palm and sea fats to make the white coatings. ‌ On the other hand, KitKat's Chunky White does contain cocoa-derived ingredients, including a fat-reduced cocoa powder, cocoa butter and cocoa mass. Still, palm and shea fats, which have a greater percentage of the recipe, are two ingredients used to make the white coating. A Nestlé spokesperson told the Mirror: "The 'coating' description means we are accurate and compliant with how we describe the ingredient, which is made with vegetable fats rather than cocoa butter.' Earlier this year, Nestlé removed the word 'chocolate' from their White KitKat packets, with McVities' White Digestive packaging doing the same recently. The cocoa butter got completely replaced with palm, shea and salt oils. As previously reported, the price of chocolate has increased over the past few years due to poor harvests in West Africa, particularly in Ghana and Ivory Coast, where more than half of the world's cocoa beans get harvested. Nestlé also stated that the increase in the cost of cocoa has made it much more difficult and expensive to manufacture its products, hence sometimes it has been necessary 'to make adjustments to the price or weight of some of their products.'

KitKat lovers race to B&M to buy 2 new flavours 'they can't wait to try'
KitKat lovers race to B&M to buy 2 new flavours 'they can't wait to try'

Daily Mirror

time2 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Daily Mirror

KitKat lovers race to B&M to buy 2 new flavours 'they can't wait to try'

B&M shoppers are planning a trip to the popular store after spotting two new flavours of KitKat are available. The iconic chocolate bar, which was founded in the 1930s, is sold in more than 80 countries KitKat fans are keen to snap up two new flavours of KitKat after they were spotted at B&M stores. The Nestlé chocolate bar, made up of layered wafers coated in milk chocolate, has been a mainstay on countless confectionery shelves up and down the country since it was first launched in 1935 as the 'chocolate crisp'. ‌ Over the years, various flavours of the beloved chocolate bar have delighted fans, including a Rolo Caramel version of the KitKat Chunky released in May, and now two new flavours are currently creating a flurry of interest. Popular food-focused account New Foods UK shared an image of the two new bars across social media after they were seen at B&M. ‌ The new flavours are Honeycomb Buzz, made with honeycomb flavour, and Gold Crush, made with 'crushed caramel crisps'. ‌ New Foods UK shared the image, captured in the aisle at a B&M store, on both Facebook and Instagram. On Facebook, people were keen to share their thoughts in the comments section. One person said: 'I have to get these'. Another said: 'Very interesting' while a third said: 'Can't wait to try them'. ‌ Someone else commented: 'Ooh now we're talking'. Countless others simply tagged their friends to direct them to the post. Over on Instagram, the response was similarly enthusiastic. One person who had tried them shared: 'Both very good!' while many others tagged their pals to draw their attention to the new flavours. ‌ KitKat was originally founded in the 1930s by British confectionery company Rowntree's. According to KitKat's website, it came about through the desire to create 'a chocolate bar that could be consumed on-the-go without creating a mess'. In the late 1980s, it was taken over by Nestlé and is now 'sold in over 80 countries and is one of the most popular chocolate bars worldwide'. ‌ New Foods UK has cultivated a dedicated following on social media due to its consistent updates offering photos and videos of all the latest sweet treats, snacks and more found in supermarkets and other retail outlets across the nation. The account, which has an impressive 373,000 followers on Instagram, frequently posts reviews after sampling new products, too. Famed retailer B&M, where the new KitKats have been spotted, is similarly popular for its wide range of household goods and products, from food and beverages to home accessories and even gardening supplies. It was established by Malcolm Billington and Brian Mayman, with the first shop opening its doors in Cleveleys, Lancashire, back in 1978. Its now renowned name originates from its founders, although it was initially known as Billington & Mayman before being abbreviated to B&M. Since its inception in the 1970s, it has expanded and now operates more than 740 shops in the UK, along with 124 stores in France.

Two rare KitKat bars are spotted back on UK shelves as shoppers fill their trolleys with ‘decadent' flavours
Two rare KitKat bars are spotted back on UK shelves as shoppers fill their trolleys with ‘decadent' flavours

The Sun

time4 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • The Sun

Two rare KitKat bars are spotted back on UK shelves as shoppers fill their trolleys with ‘decadent' flavours

TWO rare KitKat bars have made a surprise return to UK shelves — and sweet-toothed shoppers are already filling their trolleys with the decadent flavours. The fan-favourite treats have been spotted back in stock — sending chocoholics into a frenzy to snap them up before they disappear again. 2 One of the returning flavours is the indulgent KitKat Honeycomb flavour buzz, packed with crunchy pieces of honeycomb and a rich sweet kick. Also back is the KitKat Gold Rush, a cult classic with crushed caramel crisps. Shoppers have taken to social media to rave about the comeback, saying the bars are "interesting" and "I have to get these!" The limited-edition flavours are available in B&M. They've been popping up in stores on and off for the past few years. So fans are warning others to move fast, as they're not expected to stay on shelves for long. Taking to the Facebook group New Foods UK, one member wrote: "Two new KitKats spotted at B&M!" along with a photo attached of the chocolate bars. Excited users flooded the comment section, with one writing: "Mm yummy yummy can't wait to try them cheers everyone." Another added: "Very interesting." A third penned: "I have to get these!" KitKat and ketchup viral trend has die-hard fans feeling 'sick'- but some are more disgusted by how they're eating it New flavour A brand new KitKat flavour landed in the UK for the first time - but it's left chocolate lovers divided. The unusual flavour - Lemony Lime - is being described as a "citrusy take on the classic KitKat". It's being sold at Sunny's Premier Store in Stirling, which is a family-run corner shop that's earned a huge online following. The store has got a massive 10,800 followers on Instagram as it's become known for stocking rare and sought-after snacks. The Lemony Lime KitKat is the latest rare snack to land at Sunny's Premier - but shoppers can't agree on whether they'd want to try it. Some commenters said "yes please!!!" or "I need me some of those kitkats". Another said: "I'd love this one!" But a fourth person said: "NO. Just stop messing with a KitKat! There's no need." And another simply said "ewww". How to save money on chocolate We all love a bit of chocolate from now and then, but you don't have to break the bank buying your favourite bar. Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to cut costs... Go own brand - if you're not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you'll save by going for the supermarket's own brand bars. Shop around - if you've spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it's cheaper elsewhere. Websites like let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you're getting the best deal. Look out for yellow stickers - supermarket staff put yellow, and sometimes orange and red, stickers on to products to show they've been reduced. They usually do this if the product is coming to the end of its best-before date or the packaging is slightly damaged. Buy bigger bars - most of the time, but not always, chocolate is cheaper per 100g the larger the bar. So if you've got the appetite, and you were going to buy a hefty amount of chocolate anyway, you might as well go bigger. Other new flavours KitKat has recently launched a series of new flavours to excite chocolate lovers. The new KitKat Chunky Funky is a crispy cocoa wafer smothered in a marbled mix of creamy milk and white chocolate. Then there's also the KitKat Chunky Salted Caramel and KitKat Blue Riband Vanilla. The Salted Caramel flavour is like a normal KitKat Chunky but it has salted caramel in its milk chocolate. The Blue Riband Vanilla flavour is inspired by the popular chocolatey snack. Elsewhere, supermarket chain Farmfoods has started selling rare Japanese KitKat flavours. They include Matcha, Milk Tea and Strawberry. KitKats are wildly popular in Japan and there have been more than 300 limited edition flavours of the chocolate bar released in the East Asian country. Many of the flavours are released regionally, and there is a popular tradition where people will bring back flavours for their friends and family when they travel to different regions. 2

Two rare KitKat bars are spotted back on UK shelves as shoppers fill their trolleys with ‘decadent' flavours
Two rare KitKat bars are spotted back on UK shelves as shoppers fill their trolleys with ‘decadent' flavours

Scottish Sun

time4 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Scottish Sun

Two rare KitKat bars are spotted back on UK shelves as shoppers fill their trolleys with ‘decadent' flavours

CHOC SHOCK Two rare KitKat bars are spotted back on UK shelves as shoppers fill their trolleys with 'decadent' flavours TWO rare KitKat bars have made a surprise return to UK shelves — and sweet-toothed shoppers are already filling their trolleys with the decadent flavours. The fan-favourite treats have been spotted back in stock — sending chocoholics into a frenzy to snap them up before they disappear again. Advertisement 2 KitKat fans are rushing to snap up the returning two flavours before they vanish again Credit: Facebook/Newfoodsuk One of the returning flavours is the indulgent KitKat Honeycomb flavour buzz, packed with crunchy pieces of honeycomb and a rich sweet kick. Also back is the KitKat Gold Rush, a cult classic with crushed caramel crisps. Shoppers have taken to social media to rave about the comeback, saying the bars are "interesting" and "I have to get these!" The limited-edition flavours are available in B&M. Advertisement They've been popping up in stores on and off for the past few years. So fans are warning others to move fast, as they're not expected to stay on shelves for long. Taking to the Facebook group New Foods UK, one member wrote: "Two new KitKats spotted at B&M!" along with a photo attached of the chocolate bars. Excited users flooded the comment section, with one writing: "Mm yummy yummy can't wait to try them cheers everyone." Advertisement Another added: "Very interesting." A third penned: "I have to get these!" KitKat and ketchup viral trend has die-hard fans feeling 'sick'- but some are more disgusted by how they're eating it New flavour A brand new KitKat flavour landed in the UK for the first time - but it's left chocolate lovers divided. The unusual flavour - Lemony Lime - is being described as a "citrusy take on the classic KitKat". Advertisement It's being sold at Sunny's Premier Store in Stirling, which is a family-run corner shop that's earned a huge online following. The store has got a massive 10,800 followers on Instagram as it's become known for stocking rare and sought-after snacks. The Lemony Lime KitKat is the latest rare snack to land at Sunny's Premier - but shoppers can't agree on whether they'd want to try it. Some commenters said "yes please!!!" or "I need me some of those kitkats". Advertisement Another said: "I'd love this one!" But a fourth person said: "NO. Just stop messing with a KitKat! There's no need." And another simply said "ewww". How to save money on chocolate We all love a bit of chocolate from now and then, but you don't have to break the bank buying your favourite bar. Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to cut costs... Go own brand - if you're not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you'll save by going for the supermarket's own brand bars. Shop around - if you've spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it's cheaper elsewhere. Websites like let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you're getting the best deal. Look out for yellow stickers - supermarket staff put yellow, and sometimes orange and red, stickers on to products to show they've been reduced. They usually do this if the product is coming to the end of its best-before date or the packaging is slightly damaged. Buy bigger bars - most of the time, but not always, chocolate is cheaper per 100g the larger the bar. So if you've got the appetite, and you were going to buy a hefty amount of chocolate anyway, you might as well go bigger. Other new flavours KitKat has recently launched a series of new flavours to excite chocolate lovers. Advertisement The new KitKat Chunky Funky is a crispy cocoa wafer smothered in a marbled mix of creamy milk and white chocolate. Then there's also the KitKat Chunky Salted Caramel and KitKat Blue Riband Vanilla. The Salted Caramel flavour is like a normal KitKat Chunky but it has salted caramel in its milk chocolate. The Blue Riband Vanilla flavour is inspired by the popular chocolatey snack. Advertisement Elsewhere, supermarket chain Farmfoods has started selling rare Japanese KitKat flavours. They include Matcha, Milk Tea and Strawberry. KitKats are wildly popular in Japan and there have been more than 300 limited edition flavours of the chocolate bar released in the East Asian country. Many of the flavours are released regionally, and there is a popular tradition where people will bring back flavours for their friends and family when they travel to different regions. Advertisement

Sustainably Sweet: How Nestlé is Packing Decadence into Every Bite
Sustainably Sweet: How Nestlé is Packing Decadence into Every Bite

IOL News

time10-07-2025

  • Business
  • IOL News

Sustainably Sweet: How Nestlé is Packing Decadence into Every Bite

Nestlé - Chocolate has the power to delight but also to drive change Decadent, delicious, and delightfully nostalgic biting into your favourite chocolate bar is a sensory experience that chocolate lovers around the world cherish. While chocolate's ability to bring joy is well known, what's lesser known is its growing impact on the planet—in a good way. Whether you are taking a well-earned break with KitKat, grabbing a snack-time boost with BarOne or enjoying the bubbly lightness of Aero - Nestlé's beloved chocolate confectionery brands have been delighting South Africans for decades. But to commemorate World Chocolate Day which took place earlier this week on 7 July, it's what's behind the bar that's making the real difference. Better Cocoa In South Africa, KitKat is made with 100% sustainably sourced cocoa—thanks to the Nestlé Cocoa Plan, launched in 2009. This initiative focuses on Better Farming, Better Lives, and Better Cocoa, and works to positively impact the lives of cocoa-farming families across Africa. One of the Cocoa Plan's most impactful initiatives is the Income Accelerator Programme, which has already enrolled over 10,000 farming families in Côte d'Ivoire. The programme encourages better agricultural practices—such as pruning and crop diversification—while also supporting children's education and empowering women within cocoa farming communities.

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