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BreakingNews.ie
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Dubai chocolate trend to hit Irish supermarkets as Lindt launches €12.50 bar
The Dubai chocolate trend that has filled up TikTok feeds and taken the online world by storm will now reach the main Irish supermarkets. Swiss chocolatier Lindt has launched its own version of Dubai chocolate that will be available in Dunnes Stores, Tesco and other Irish retailers from Friday. Advertisement The first recipe for Dubai chocolate, combining pistachio nuts, kadayif and milk chocolate, was created in 2021 by Sarah Hamouda of FIX Dessert Chocolatier and but gained worldwide fame in 2023 after a viral TikTok clip. @mariavehera257 @fixdessertchocolatier WOW, JUST WOW!!! Can't explain how good these are! When a chocolate, a dessert and a piece of art meet this is what you get! 🍫 "Can't Get Knafeh of it," "Mind Your Own Busicoff," and "Crazy Over Caramel." Order on Instagram Chatfood or Deliveroo and let me know what's your FIX? Instagram : fixdessertchocolatier #asmr #foodsounds #dubai #dubaidessert ♬ оригинальный звук - mariavehera257 The clip, posted in December 2023, has amassed more than 120 million views and fuelled a worldwide craze for pistachio chocolate. The craze has even triggered a global pistachio supply crunch, according to the Financial Times, exacerbating a worldwide shortage of the green nut and sending its prices soaring. And the chocolate does not come cheap. Lindt's Dubai offering retails at €12.50 for 145g in Ireland, more than double its other bars. Stefan Bruderer, master chocolatier at Lindt & Sprüngli said: "We're always tapped into consumer trends and after we saw how well the Dubai chocolate craze went down on social media, we knew we had to get involved and create our own recipe/version."
Daily Mirror
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Tesco shoppers left gobsmacked as they see price of Lindt Dubai-style chocolate
Lindt currently have their Dubai Style Chocolate Pistachio and Kadayif bar on sale in Tesco. However shoppers were left gobsmacked when they sale the price it was on sale for as they spotted it on the supermarket's shelves Dubai-style chocolate seems to be everywhere at the moment. The original version of the chocolate bar which is filled with kadayif and pistachio, was created in Dubai by Fix Dessert Chocolatier. However, due to its popularity, many chocolate brands have now come up with their own version of the sweet treat. This includes chocolate giant Lindt who currently have their Dubai Style Chocolate Pistachio and Kadayif bar on sale in Tesco. However shoppers were left gobsmacked when they sale the price it was on sale for as they spotted it on the supermarket's shelves. One person took to Facebook to share the news that the tasty-looking chocolate was on sale. They wrote: "Dubai Style Chocolate Now in Tesco!" The post quickly racked up hundreds of likes, however, many were stunned by how much it was on sale for. One person exclaimed: "£10 for a bar of chocolate? Does it contain a golden ticket to win the entire chocolate factory?" While someone else added: "And at £10, it can stay there." A third chimed in: "Corr I would want it to fly into my mouth at that price." While a fourth simply said: "Not at that price." Others admitted they had already bought the £10 bar, with many saying it "wasn't worth" the money. "I was one of the crazy people that spent £10 on this today and I can confirm it's nice but not worth a tenner," someone said. Another added: "I tried and it's good, but not £10 good." While a third claimed: "It doesn't taste like pistachio, more like hazelnut, avoid for the price, Lindt pistachio chocolates are way better!" A further Facebook users also branded it the "most overrated chocolate ever", adding: "I don't see what the hype's all about! It's ok but not the best and certainly not worth the price." Despite this, the chocolate bar did have at least one fan on the post, as one person branded it "unreal". Those who don't want to splash out £10 on the bar may want to try Lindt Lindor Pistachio Chocolate Truffles instead, which are slightly cheaper at £7.50 for a 200g box. Eagle-eyed Lindt fans may have also seen that there was a pistachio-flavoured Lindt LINDOR Easter Egg on sale at Easter too. However, this wasn't exactly cheap either, with an RRP of £13.00. Talking about its pistachio range, Stefan Bruderer, Master Chocolatier at Lindt & Sprüngli, said: 'We're thrilled to be bringing chocolate fans more pistachio varieties, as we know how much they love them. Our Lindt LINDOR pistachio Truffles were a huge hit last year."
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lindt's central London chocolate ‘paradise' to open in late March
Lindt & Sprungli is to open its upcoming flagship central London store on March 21, featuring chocolatiers, a chocolate bar and a recreation of the capital's skyline made entirely of Lindor truffles. The space, which has been billed as a 'paradise' for chocolate lovers, will have the biggest pick and mix of Lindt truffles in the UK and ceilings covered with copper mesh cocoa pods. Fronting the Piccadilly Circus store will be a window display of the London skyline, made wholly out of Lindt truffles. Meanwhile, inside will be three classically trained 'master chocolatiers', making fresh chocolate in-store. It will also include a chocolate barista, serving fresh specialty coffee, hot chocolates, milkshakes and ice cream made live at an in-store chocolate bar. The luxury Swiss chocolate maker, which is marking its 180th anniversary this year, said the first 200 customers to visit the store and spend £10 or more on an item will receive a chocolate-filled gift bag. Stefan Bruderer, master chocolatier at Lindt, said: 'This wonderful new store will be a feast and vision for the senses, featuring a beautifully designed interior that pays homage to our chocolate's heritage. 'From ceilings adorned with copper mesh cocoa pods to a team of passionate chocolatiers crafting and creating fresh and unique chocolate products live in-store, we can't wait for everyone to be amazed as they walk through the doors.' The company already has more than a dozen shops and concessions across the UK, including sites in Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester. But at about 6,000 sq ft – a little over the floorspace of two tennis courts – the upcoming store will be the biggest in the UK. Customers will also be able to put together personalised boxes of Lindor truffles with custom gift tags and ribbons, put together with the help of staff. Joel Burrows, Lindt's UK and Ireland chief executive, said: 'With 2025 marking Lindt & Sprungli's 180th anniversary, what better way to celebrate this journey and enduring passion for captivating chocolate lovers worldwide, with the opening of this one-of-a-kind store – something truly unique to the UK.' The shop will open at 2pm on March 21.
The Independent
24-02-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Lindt are opening a flagship London store and promise it's a chocolate ‘paradise'
Chocolate lovers rejoice - Lindt & Sprungli are opening a new London flagship store. Featuring three in-store chocolatiers, a chocolate bar and a recreation of the capital's skyline made entirely of Lindor truffles - the store is set to open on March 21. Set in Piccadilly Circus, the store will have the biggest pick and mix selection of Lindt truffles in the UK. There will be a window display of the London skyline, made wholly out of Lindt truffles. Meanwhile, inside will be three classically trained 'master chocolatiers', making fresh chocolate in-store. It will also include a chocolate barista, serving fresh specialty coffee, hot chocolates, milkshakes and ice cream made live at an in-store chocolate bar. The luxury Swiss chocolate maker, which is marking its 180th anniversary this year, said the first 200 customers to visit the store and spend £10 or more on an item will receive a chocolate-filled gift bag. Stefan Bruderer, master chocolatier at Lindt, said: 'This wonderful new store will be a feast and vision for the senses, featuring a beautifully designed interior that pays homage to our chocolate's heritage. 'From ceilings adorned with copper mesh cocoa pods to a team of passionate chocolatiers crafting and creating fresh and unique chocolate products live in-store, we can't wait for everyone to be amazed as they walk through the doors.' The company already has more than a dozen shops and concessions across the UK, including sites in Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester. But at about 6,000 sq ft – a little over the floorspace of two tennis courts – the upcoming store will be the biggest in the UK. Customers will also be able to put together personalised boxes of Lindor truffles with custom gift tags and ribbons, put together with the help of staff. Joel Burrows, Lindt's UK and Ireland chief executive, said: 'With 2025 marking Lindt & Sprungli's 180th anniversary, what better way to celebrate this journey and enduring passion for captivating chocolate lovers worldwide, with the opening of this one-of-a-kind store – something truly unique to the UK.' The shop will open at 2pm on March 21.
The Independent
24-02-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Lindt's central London chocolate ‘paradise' to open in late March
Lindt & Sprungli is to open its upcoming flagship central London store on March 21, featuring chocolatiers, a chocolate bar and a recreation of the capital's skyline made entirely of Lindor truffles. The space, which has been billed as a 'paradise' for chocolate lovers, will have the biggest pick and mix of Lindt truffles in the UK and ceilings covered with copper mesh cocoa pods. Fronting the Piccadilly Circus store will be a window display of the London skyline, made wholly out of Lindt truffles. Meanwhile, inside will be three classically trained 'master chocolatiers', making fresh chocolate in-store. It will also include a chocolate barista, serving fresh specialty coffee, hot chocolates, milkshakes and ice cream made live at an in-store chocolate bar. The luxury Swiss chocolate maker, which is marking its 180th anniversary this year, said the first 200 customers to visit the store and spend £10 or more on an item will receive a chocolate-filled gift bag. Stefan Bruderer, master chocolatier at Lindt, said: 'This wonderful new store will be a feast and vision for the senses, featuring a beautifully designed interior that pays homage to our chocolate's heritage. 'From ceilings adorned with copper mesh cocoa pods to a team of passionate chocolatiers crafting and creating fresh and unique chocolate products live in-store, we can't wait for everyone to be amazed as they walk through the doors.' The company already has more than a dozen shops and concessions across the UK, including sites in Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester. But at about 6,000 sq ft – a little over the floorspace of two tennis courts – the upcoming store will be the biggest in the UK. Customers will also be able to put together personalised boxes of Lindor truffles with custom gift tags and ribbons, put together with the help of staff. Joel Burrows, Lindt's UK and Ireland chief executive, said: 'With 2025 marking Lindt & Sprungli's 180th anniversary, what better way to celebrate this journey and enduring passion for captivating chocolate lovers worldwide, with the opening of this one-of-a-kind store – something truly unique to the UK.' The shop will open at 2pm on March 21.
