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Tea-Inspired Chocolate Launches

The KitKat Green Tea Matcha is Launching in UK Convenience Stores

— July 13, 2019 — Lifestyle
The KitKat Green Tea Matcha chocolate bar is being launched in the UK by Nestlé to help satisfy growing consumer demand for internationally inspired treats and provide curious shoppers with an alternative option to try.

Made with real Matcha green tea sourced form Japan and China, the candy bar is made with a base of white chocolate to put a focus on the rich flavor of the tea. The product is also free from artificial flavors, colors and preservatives to make it suitable for consumers seeking to avoid these ingredients.

Senior Brand Manager for KitKat Jemma Handley spoke on the new KitKat Green Tea Matcha chocolate bar release saying, "We are very excited to be able to offer this new innovative product, inspired by the flavours of Kitkat in Japan to our fans here in the UK and Ireland. We have been receiving many requests about making the different Kitkat flavours in Japan available to our consumers here. This unique new flavour has been Japan’s firm favourite for the last fifteen years and we are sure it will be a huge hit here as well.”
Trend Themes
1. International Inspired Treats - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of confectionery products that feature flavors inspired by international cuisines to cater to the growing consumer demand for diverse and unique treats.
2. Natural Ingredients - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of candy bars made with real, natural ingredients and without artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives, targeting health-conscious consumers.
3. Flavor Localization - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce regional flavors that have been successful in one market to new markets and capitalize on the curiosity of consumers seeking alternative options to try.
Industry Implications
1. Confectionery - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the range of chocolate flavors by incorporating unique and unconventional ingredients like green tea can attract new customers and revitalize the confectionery industry.
2. Natural and Organic Food - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Catering to the growing demand for natural and organic food products, offering candy bars made with real ingredients can appeal to health-conscious consumers looking for indulgent treats.
3. Global Culinary Experiences - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating food products that showcase flavors from different cultures and regions can tap into the trend of seeking authentic and immersive experiences through food.
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