Chocolate enthusiasts across Britain have reason to celebrate as a beloved discontinued treat makes an unexpected return to supermarket shelves. The dark chocolate variant of the popular Kinder Bueno bar, which vanished from shops back in 2019, has been spotted in Tesco stores nationwide, marking its comeback after a seven-year absence.
A Sweet Comeback Story
First introduced to the UK market in 2015 as a limited-edition product to gauge consumer interest, Kinder Bueno Dark proved sufficiently popular to warrant a permanent relaunch the following year. The full-size bar remained available for several years before manufacturer Ferrero, which owns the Kinder brand, ultimately discontinued production in 2019.
Current Availability and Pricing
While the dark chocolate bars have been appearing in physical Tesco stores across the country, they are not currently listed on the Tesco GB website. However, shoppers can find them on Tesco Ireland's online platform priced at €1.70, approximately £1.47. This suggests the product may be gradually rolling out across different markets and platforms.
Throughout its absence, smaller versions of the dark Bueno remained accessible within Kinder Bueno Mini Mix multipacks, offering a glimpse of what dedicated fans had been missing. The distinctive treat features the same smooth, milky hazelnut filling encased in delicate wafer that characterises the Kinder Bueno range, but with the crucial difference of being enveloped in rich dark chocolate rather than the standard milk or white varieties.
Consumer Demand and Social Media Teasers
Online communities have demonstrated significant enthusiasm for the product's return, with numerous social media users describing the dark version as their 'favourite' Bueno and labelling it 'iconic'. The official Kinder Bueno social media accounts have been subtly hinting at the comeback for months, responding to fan requests with the cryptic message: 'Patience is a virtue.'
Uncertain Future and Brand Expansion
It remains unclear whether this represents a permanent reintroduction or another limited-edition run. Metro has contacted Ferrero for clarification regarding the product's long-term availability. Meanwhile, the Kinder Bueno brand continues to expand its presence in the UK market, having recently launched a range of ice creams alongside its established milk and white chocolate bars.
The return of Kinder Bueno Dark coincides with several other nostalgic product revivals in the confectionery sector. Marks & Spencer has reintroduced its Speckled Eggs ahead of Easter, accompanied by Speckled Egg Cookies, following what the retailer describes as 'overwhelming demand' from customers. Additionally, Cadbury's sharing bar range has returned to shops with twelve different varieties now available.
Fast-food giant McDonald's is also expanding its dessert offerings with new items including a Brownie Pie, Milkybar Crispy Cookie McFlurry, and Munchies Vanilla Cheesecake McFlurry. These developments indicate a broader trend of brands revisiting popular products from recent years while introducing innovative new creations to satisfy evolving consumer tastes.
