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The Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
M&S shopper rejoice as shop brings back viral ‘Dubai-style' chocolate & people are hailing it the ‘best bar ever'
M&S shoppers have been sharing their delight at the store bringing back its viral 'Dubai-style' chocolate. Back in April, the upmarket supermarket launched its take on the popular style of chocolate that has caused a frenzy among chocoholics. 5 5 Just like 'Dubai chocolate', M&S' chocolate bar - the Big Daddy - features a milk chocolate shell filled with a scrumptious green pistachio filling. The supermarket took to Instagram to share: 'Our VIRAL Big Daddy Pistachio is BACK in stock and has your name written all over it! 'If you missed out the first time, we'll forgive you, but don't let yourself miss out again on this heavenly bar of signature rich, creamy milk chocolate layered with gooey sweet and salty caramel, filled with a chunky pistachio layer with roasted pistachios, velvety pistachio creme and a light, biscuit crumb. 'Snack responsibly… or don't, we're not judging.' You can pick up their Big Daddy Pistachio in your local M&S Foodhall or on Ocado. Chocolate fans were quick to rush to the comments to share their happiness that the bar is back. One said: 'When I get my hands on one of these, I'm not sharing it!' Another added: 'Finally got one yesterday and it's sooo good.' Meanwhile, a third wrote: 'I STILL CAN'T GET MY HANDS ON IT.' The Big Daddy Pistachio is actually an update on Marks and Spencer's insanely popular Big Daddy bar that had shoppers in a frenzy in 2024. You asked, we delivered' says Irish supermarket as viral chocolate lands in stores but 'they won't last' Like the Big Daddy, this new chocolate treat has layers of thick milk chocolate, gooey sweet and salty caramel and a light and crunchy biscuit crumb. Shoppers raved about the product, calling it the "best chocolate bar ever." However, it also has the brand new chunky pistachio layer, inspired by the hugely popular Dubai chocolate trend. The scrumptious treat first landed on shelves on April 23. The posh supermarket has said it developed the new chocolate bar over nine months "to ensure absolute perfection." The Big Daddy Pistachio currently costs £8.50 for a 280g bar. 5 5 Although this may seem expensive, it is still much cheaper than the original Dubai chocolate, that the M&S bar is based on. The decadent treat has gone viral on social media over the past few months, with videos on the pistachio filled snack amassing over six million views. The indulgent chocolate bar, which has a green filling made from pistachio and a traditional Arab dessert called Knafeh, often comes with a hefty price tag, with single bars retailing online for more than £20. Since the treat went viral, many retailers such as Lidl have launched their own versions of the bar, at much cheaper prices. 5 M&S has also teased more "exciting pistachio launches" in the coming months, including chocolate, cookies, desserts and even a Pistachio and Honey Baking Feta. Lidl's £3.99 version of the Dubai chocolate was so popular that it initially sold out in just 84 minutes. Meanwhile Morrisons has been selling larger 100g bars of Bolci Dubai -style chocolate for just £5. 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.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘I'm so jealous!' people sigh as savvy shopper nabs eight HUGE bars of chocolate for just 15p each
EASTER is long gone, but it seems supermarkets are still struggling to get rid of all the chocolate they stocked for the holiday. And one savvy shopper took full advantage, as they managed to nab eight huge bars of Milkybar Mini Eggs, for just 15p a pop. 2 David took to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook to share his bargain find, as well as posting the receipt which showed he'd picked up several of the bars. "Looks like Sainsbury's are having a final clear out of Easter chocolate!" he wrote of his haul. However, others in the comments section were left more than a little envious of his supermarket find. "No Easter chocolates been hanging around our Sainsburys or any other supermarket for weeks," one sighed. "I'm jealous, though my ever growing weight is not!" The Milkybar Mini Eggs bar was first launched in Christmas 2022, and has since become a favourite for many chocoholics. Described as "creamy white chocolate with crunchy mini eggs inclusions", it also has "no artificial flavours, colours or preservatives". And fans have been taking to the Internet to rave about the bars - which usually cost around £1.50 each. One called it "yummy", adding "very nice chocolate, nice crunchy mini eggs inside". While another praised the "eye catching wrapper", and wrote: "Well done Milkybar! Foodies race to buy new Dubai chocolate Easter egg in popular supermarket - the 'filling is crazy' and it's selling FAST "Brought a few days ago and grabbed a couple more - definitely my Easter favourite!" "My son loves this chocolate, so I always buy this when I see it is available," a third added. "I wasn't sure if you should mess with a Milkybar but oh it's good!" someone else insisted. "Buy it and try it!" "Lovely but too nice," another joked. "In my opinion not suitable for sharing!" 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. And one chocolate expert recently said that white chocolate is "having a renaissance" at the moment. "White chocolate has gotten a bad rap because previously so much of it included other, cheaper fats (like vegetable oil) and were way too sweet, but it's having a renaissance of its own right now, with so many small-batch makers and chocolatiers creating delicious versions," Megan Giller, author of Bean-to-Bar Chocolate: America's Craft Chocolate Revolution, told She added that because of its mild flavour, "it's the perfect canvas to showcase other flavors, like raspberries, lemon, or even olives!"
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Shoppers rush to Aldi to pick up dupe for Cadbury favourite
CHOCOLATE lovers are racing to their nearest Aldi to snap up a dupe for a Cadbury favourite. A savvy shopper posted the sweet treat on the popular NewfoodsUK Facebook group. 1 Aldi's new Honeycomb Clusters are a dupe of Cadbury's popular Crunchie Clusters. Hundreds of sweet-toothed fans liked and commented on the post, raving about the new product. One user wrote: "They look yummy." "I ate the whole bag," another commented. This shopper said: "Ooooo a dupe of my fave!!" "I have to get these if I go," a fourth added. Chocolate fans will need to visit their nearest Aldi to grab the new snacks, as the dupe isn't available online. It comes after Home Bargains revealed their dupe of an elegant Polish chocolate bar, which is 92 per cent cheaper than the original. The delectable chocolate straws, stuffed full of hazelnut cream, are being snagged for literal pennies, 15 to be exact. The original Tago rolls cost £1.99, and one user commented that buying a similar product in a Cyprus airport can cost a whopping seven euros. Shopping discounts - How to make savings and find the best bargains Chocoholics show no sign of slowing down after Easter as they rave about the "creamy hazelnut" filling, which "puts the Nutella into the crispy treat." One raved: 'They taste beautiful, they're dangerous, I can't stop eating them.' Another agreed, exclaiming: 'Oh my go, they are delicious, these will not last long, hazelnut is my kryptonite." One TikTok food reviewer, whose discerning taste buds command the respect of nearly 70k followers, proclaimed: 'These are absolutely delicious and an absolute bargain! 'That creamy filling is to die for. "I literally drove back to the store, 15 minutes away, to grab more before they went." Creamy, creamy, creamy- the word was repeated by almost every reviewer. Remember to compare prices It is important to always shop around as you might find a cheaper alternative. Websites like Trolley and Price Spy let you compare thousands of products across different retailers to find the best price. Price Spy even lets you see how much an item has cost over time, so you can see if the current price is a good deal. A quick scan on the Google Shopping/Product tab will also bring up how much retailers are selling a certain item for too. 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.
The Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘We've outdone ourselves', Cadbury reveals new chocolate bar flavour to hit supermarket shelves in days
SWEET-TOOTHED snackers have been sent into a frenzy after Cadbury announced an exciting new flavour. The eagerly-anticipated treat adds a tasty twist to a beloved favourite. 2 The iconic chocolate brand shared the sweet news in a post on Facebook. "OK but we've really outdone ourselves with this one," they told chocoholics. They described the new flavour as "unreal, indulgent, smooth, swirly, creamy, melty, new, and mouthwatering". However, the confectionery veterans also revealed that this new buy will be "won't be around forever". So once this exciting new bar hits shelves, Cadbury fans may want to stock up while they can. "Introducing Twirl White Dipped, keep your eyes peeled for when you can get your hands on it," the post read. The launch image showed the famous flaky texture of a Twirl bar en-coated in white chocolate instead classic milk chocolate. Cadbury representatives have yet to announce an exact release date, only confirming the "limited edition" item will be "coming soon". The original Twirl bar was first released in Ireland in 1985, as a single finger bar. Two year later it hit UK shelves, this time in its now famous double finger form. Mr Willy Wonka hangs up his spatula after almost four decades Eventually the Twirl bar solidified itself as a fan favourite among Cadbury customers. It has since earned its place in the coveted Cadbury's Heroes tin, available at Christmas. Variations of the bar have appeared on shelves in the past included an orange flavour and a mint flavour. Chocolate fans shared their thoughts on the news in the Facebook comments section. Two excited friends wrote to each other that they "would love this" new bar. 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. Meanwhile, other Cadbury customers compared the latest launch to the Cadburys Flake Snowflake. Launched in 2000, the now discontinued bar featured white chocolate flakes coated in milk chocolate. The news comes as Cadbury officially announced it has discontinued a popular bar. This product axe was all the more shocking as it occurred just two years after the bar's launch. Cadburys fans recently shared their excitement after finding an item that is similar to another discontinued favourite. 2
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.'
