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The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Discontinued Mars chocolate spotted back on UK shelves at supermarket giant after 11 years
SHOPPERS have been rushing to buy a discontinued Mars chocolate that's back on shelves after 11 years. The brand has brought back white chocolate Maltesers with customers already spotting it on their weekly shop. 1 Mars said both fun sized and sharing packs would launch in supermarkets and independent stores from June 16. However, the chocolates appear to already be on sale at one major supermarket - Morrisons. Posting on the Newfoodsuk Facebook page, one eagle-eyed customer shared a photo of one of the returning packs in their local branch. The post has received more than 600 comments and around 1,000 likes from fellow eaters, with plenty keen to get their hands back on the chocolates after years. One said: "I was addicted to these when I was in school. Only white chocolate I liked." Another, tagging a Facebook friend, said: "Been craving these for years so we must get them." Meanwhile, a third chipped in: "WHAAAAAT!!!! They've finally brought them back." A fourth added: "Omg I used to love these when I was younger." Morrisons is selling the white Maltesers in three different size packs on its website, with prices starting from £1.05. Customers can buy a 30g pack for £1.05, 74g pack for £2.50 or a larger 126g sharing bag for £2.95. We have asked Morrisons how many branches the chocolates are available at and if they're a permanent addition and will update this story when we've heard back. The return of the white Maltesers comes after shoppers pleaded with Mars to bring them back. The treat first launched in 2003 but was taken off shelves back in 2014. The spin on the classic milk chocolate Maltesers was originally launched as a seasonal product but was made permanent due to its popularity. The clamour to see the white chocolates back got so loud a petition was started in 2017 calling for their return. OTHER CHOCOLATE NEWS It comes as Cadbury launches a new Dairy Milk flavour bar in the UK this month - Dairy Milk Iced Latte. The new bar combines classic Dairy Milk chocolate with a creamy coffee filling and crunchy biscuit pieces. Four limited edition bars have also been introduced, with packaging that changes based on the temperature. The chocolate maker also recently teased the launch of a new Cadbury White Dipped Twirl bar. Details on the new limited edition flavour are thin, although some smaller online retailers are selling it from 99p. Lidl shoppers have been going wild for a new Dubai-style pistachio spread landing on shelves. The Della Sante chocolate cream spread combines the flavours of the insanely popular chocolate but in spreadable form. The pots cost £4.99 or £3.99 for Lidl Plus members. 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.
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Fans delighted as popular chocolate treat returns to shelves after more than a decade away
White chocolate lovers everywhere are overjoyed that the wait is finally over. After years of clamouring, petitions and sweet-toothed pleas from fans across the country, white chocolate Maltesers are officially making a triumphant return. The cult-favourite snack, known for its white chocolate coating wrapped around the crunchy centre, will be back in UK shops from June 16, 2025. This time it's available in treat bag, single and sharing bag formats. Originally launched back in 2003, white chocolate Maltesers became an instant hit with chocolate lovers seeking something creamier. But in a move that baffled fans, the product disappeared from shelves in 2014, sparking years of nostalgic cravings and social media pleas. Devotees never gave up hope. Mars Wrigley, the company behind the beloved brand, says it has been inundated with requests ever since. Comments like 'Bring back white Maltesers!' and 'We're all crazy about Maltesers at our house - have you thought about doing a white chocolate version?' have been echoing across the internet for years. Now, the wishes of a loyal fan base have been granted. In a nod to the growing popularity of white chocolate in the UK, Mars Wrigley has confirmed the comeback many have been dreaming of. A spokesperson for the confectionery giant said: 'We're delighted to bring Maltesers White Chocolate back for the passionate fans who have been anticipating their return for years. 'Maltesers is all about encouraging people to look on the light side of life, and so definitely try them if you've not done so before.' The updated version stays true to what fans adored the first time around - the signature malty crunch encased in a silky chocolate shell. It's sweet, light, nostalgic and, according to Mars Wrigley, it's everything fans loved but with a fresh glow-up. The buzz around the product's return has been building for months, with online petitions and social media campaigns urging the company to listen to the masses. One X user declared: 'Bring back white chocolate Maltesers.' For years, chocolate lovers have lamented the absence of the white chocolate Maltesers online Another fan revealed: 'Had a dream last night that white chocolate Maltesers were back and I bought a whole crate of them.' A third said: 'They need to bring the white Maltesers back, the world went downhill when these disappeared.' One person wrote: 'They really need to bring back the white chocolate Maltesers, they were amazing.' Maltesers, for the uninitiated, are round balls of malted milk coated in a thin layer of chocolate. They were first launched in 1937 by Forrest Mars Sr, an American entrepreneur whose sweet vision forever changed the chocolate world. Initially released in the UK, Maltesers were originally marketed to 'dieting women' as a lighter alternative to heavier chocolate bars - a clever bit of branding that helped turn them into a household name. Today, the humble Malteser has become a global phenomenon, winning fans across Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. And while the original milk chocolate variety remains a classic, the brand hasn't shied away from innovation in recent years. In 2022, a dark chocolate version of Maltesers hit the market to rave reviews. Meanwhile, the Maltesers Bunnies, often a seasonal favourite at Easter, have earned a devoted following of their own - available both individually and in Mini Bunnies bags. Still, it's the white chocolate version that has arguably inspired the most impassioned pleas. In 2017, a fan even launched a petition to bring them back, hoping to rally 2,500 supporters to the cause. By March, 2024, the campaign had gathered 1,637 signatures - not quite the target, but clearly enough to make Mars Wrigley sit up and take notice. Whether you're rekindling your affair with the long-lost snack or trying it for the first time, the return of the sweet treat will be a highlight of the summer snack season.
The Guardian
16-05-2025
- General
- The Guardian
Benjamina Ebuehi's recipe for lemon, pistachio and white chocolate cake
When I'm entertaining, I like a dessert that's going to bring the wow factor, can be partially made ahead and isn't too faffy. This nutty citrus cake ticks all of those boxes; it's also baked in one tin and then cut into strips for layering. I use shop-bought lemon curd to save on time and, instead of making a ganache, I simply fold finely chopped white chocolate into whipped cream. Prep 10 min Cook 1 hr Serves 8-10 For the cake100g softened unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing75g pistachios, plus extra, chopped, to finish150g caster sugar 2 tbsp neutral oilFinely grated zest of 1 lemon2 large eggs 100g plain flour 1 tsp baking powder30g ground almonds ¼ tsp salt For the lemon syrup60ml fresh lemon juice 60g caster sugar For the filling100g white chocolate 400ml double cream ½ tsp vanilla bean paste 4 tbsp lemon curd Heat the oven to 180C (160C fan)/350F/gas 4, and grease and line a 30cm x 20cm swiss roll tin. Grind the pistachios in a food processor until fine. Cream the butter, sugar, oil and lemon zest until pale and creamy, then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, almonds and salt, add this to the butter mix in two batches, and mix in gently. Pour into the prepared tin and bake for 20-25 minutes, until nicely browned and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Meanwhile, make a syrup. Put the lemon juice and sugar in a small pan, bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer and cook for a minute. Take off the heat and leave to cool Prick the surface of the baked cake with a skewer and spoon over the cooled syrup. To make the filling, finely chop the white chocolate. Lightly whip the double cream and vanilla in a bowl to very soft peaks. Take out about a third of the cream and put it in a separate bowl – this will be used for the cake topping. Fold the chopped white chocolate into the remaining cream. To assemble, trim the edges of the cake and cut it widthways into three. Put one strip of cake on a serving platter and spoon or pipe on half the white chocolate cream. Add dollops of lemon curd, then top with the second strip of cake and repeat the toppings. Lay the last layer of cake upside down on top and finish with the reserved cream. Cover with a generous sprinkle of chopped pistachios, then slice and serve.
