BRAND NEWS


Nestlé launches new KitKat Chunky flavours


A brand-new KitKat Chunky is hitting UK shelves. KitKat Chunky Funky features a crispy cocoa wafer wrapped up in a luscious swirl of milk chocolate and white coating. Starting from this week, shoppers will begin to find the limited-edition KitKat Chunky in stores nationwide. KitKat Chunky Funky isn’t the only new arrival this month. The KitKat Chunky Duo


Salted Caramel takes indulgent treats to the next level.


The new duo bar features the


classic crispy wafer topped with a rich layer of salted caramel filling; all wrapped in a smooth chocolate coating. Both the new KitKat products are crafted


using cocoa from Nestlé’s income accelerator programme which aims to support cocoa farming families to earn more money, plant


more trees and help kids into school. And that’s not all! Anyone looking for more delicious treats won’t want to miss the latest from Blue Riband. The brand has launched a new flavour: Blue Riband Vanilla, mixing a smooth vanilla filling with light wafer in a white coating and coming in at 83 calories per bar.


See’s Candies and McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams debut three new flavours


Fudge Kitchen partners with UK Retailers and Institutions


Artisan fudge producer Fudge Kitchen, renowned for its handcrafted recipes and premium ingredients, has announced a series of significant new partnerships with some of the UK’s most respected retailers and cultural institutions. Now proudly producing bespoke fudge


for several iconic British landmarks and destinations in a range of boxed, gifting formats, Fudge Kitchen’s wholesale business is thriving in the tourism and destinations sector. This year, visitors to the British


Museum,Chatsworth House, the National Gallery, the London Museum, Castle Howard, and theRoyal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh will be able to purchase a range of Fudge Kitchen-produced bespoke treats such as fudge slider boxes, fudge trio boxes and other confectionery – each product with bespoke, branded packaging. Other UK tourist attractions – including


London’s Tower Bridge Gift Shop, the Sherlock Holmes Museum, and the Raby Castle, Park and Gardens in the 18th Century Coach House Shop which spans County Durham and Shropshire – have also become stockists, now offering Fudge Kitchen’s own-brand range across their gift shop shelves.


8 • KENNEDY’S CONFECTION • JULY 2025


California legends See’s Candies and McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams are making their mark this National Ice Cream Month with three new crave-worthy flavours. Beginning on Friday, July 11th, 2025, McConnell’s and See’s are debuting the next iteration of their sweet lineup, merging their over 175 years of combined California confectionery heritage into scoops fans are sure to love.


My/Mochi™ launches first-ever mochi ice ceam sandwiches


My/Mochi™ is introducing a sensory-first twist on its classic treat. The brand has launched Mochi Ice Cream Sandwiches— mochi ice cream balls hugged by two soft cookies—inspired by the Gen Z consumer seeking multi-textured, joyful eating moments. “Gen Z is one of the most expressive and


This marks another sweet chapter in


the partnership between See’s Candies and McConnell’s, both known for their unwavering commitment to quality ingredients, craftsmanship, and bringing joy to customers across generations. The new flavours are a testament to both brands’ shared passion for reimagining nostalgic favorites through a modern lens. • Brown Sugar with Milk Bordeaux™ • PB&J with Peanut Butter Patties • Strawberry with Strawberry Creams™


experiential generations when it comes to food,” says Brigette Wolf, Chief Marketing Officer, My/Mochi. “We scroll through TikTok and Instagram and are constantly inspired by how they personalise their experiences—playing with texture, temperature and mood. Our new mochi ice cream sandwiches are a response to their creativity, an opportunity to bring a little taste of joy to their day.” The first two flavours—Strawberry Mochi Ice Cream and Sugar Cookie and Vanilla Mochi Ice Cream and Chocolate Chip Cookie—will be sold as 2.45-oz single- serve sandwiches for $2.99. They will launch exclusively on Gopuff, the leading instant commerce platform popular among younger shoppers, offered first to its FAM members as part of a National Ice Cream Day promotion.


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