# Nutty Gourmet Chocolate Bars The New Kit Kat Chocolatory Moleson Features Gourmet Toppings By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-01-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kit-kat-chocolatory-moleson References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2016/01/25/kit-kat-chocolatory-moleson/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2016/01/25/presenting-the-the-kit-kat-chocolatory-moleson-the-first-ever-kit-kat-with-toppings/) Just when you thought that Kit Kats could not get any better, Nestle has announced the release of a gourmet treat called the Kit Kat Chocolatory Moleson. Designed for the refined chocolate lover, this tasty chocolate bar puts a luxurious spin on a classic snack food. The new Kit Kat Chocolatory Moleson is a gourmet chocolate bar that will be sold in select boutiques throughout Japan. The new treat is inspired by the European mendiant confection, which is a disc-shaped chocolate covered with nuts and dried fruit. The Kit Kat version of the iconic treat will consist of a regular chocolate bar topped with died cranberries and chopped almonds. Each bar is crafted by hand in order to give the classic snack food a gourmet upgrade. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gourmet Snack Foods:** Opportunity for innovation in crafting gourmet culinary options out of basic snack foods such as chocolate bars. - **Custom Confections:** Opportunity to experiment with recipes and use of unique toppings to offer high-end, customizable versions of classic snack foods. - **Luxury Snacking:** Opportunity to target a higher-end market by offering indulgent versions of everyday snack foods. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity to revolutionize the snack food industry by introducing high-end, gourmet alternatives to traditional snack foods. - **Confectionery:** Opportunity to create unique confections that add gourmet and luxurious elements to classic snack foods. - **Retail:** Opportunity for niche gourmet food stores and boutiques to differentiate themselves and gain a competitive advantage in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coffee-Flavored Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitkat-nescaf.md) - [Anniversary-Honoring Chocolate Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitkat-bars.md) - [Multi-Flavored Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kit-kat-duo.md) - [White Chocolate Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestle-2.md) - [Sustainable Mainstream Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-kitkat-bar.md) - [Donut-Inspired Chocolate Wafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kit-kat-chocolate-frosted-donut-flavored-bar.md) - [Collaboration Confectionery Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-butter-tree-x-kitkat.md) - [Dark Chocolate Wafer Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitkat-70-dark.md) - [Shareable Dessert-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitkat-sharing-bars.md)