KitKat leads the firm’s festive offering
CONFECTIONERY giant Nestlé says its Christmas range brings together festive favourites and exciting new launches, with KitKat leading the company’s bid to help retailers boost their sales.
Capitalising on the chocolate and wafer bar’s global partnership with Formula 1, the new KitKat F1 Tin is described as perfect for motorsport fans and chocolate lovers alike. The collectable gifting tin contains 12 KitKat F1 cars, combining milk chocolate and crispy wafer pieces.
Joining it is the KitKat F1 Selection Box, offering another way for Formula 1 fans to enjoy KitKat during the festive period. Other products include KitKat Santa Orange, described as a festive Santa shape made with smooth milk chocolate, crispy wafer pieces and an orange chocolatey filling.
The new KitKat Giant Chunky Gift Box contains eight full-size KitKat Chunky bars, while the KitKat 2 Finger Collection offers a festive wreath-inspired assortment designed for seasonal sharing and gifting.
Rachael Mundy, marketing manager for seasonal & gifting confectionery at Nestlé UK & Ireland, said: “KitKat is entering Christmas 2026 with its biggest festive range yet. We’re expanding into more occasions than ever before, from stocking fillers and advent calendars to premium gifting. With the addition of our Formula 1-inspired products and a range of exciting new formats, we’re giving shoppers plenty of opportunities to enjoy a break throughout the festive season.”
White chocolate fans can look forward to the Milkybar Caramel Crunch, which features crispy caramel biscuit pieces and is said to deliver a delicious blend of smooth and crunchy textures.
The Smarties Advent Calendar delivers a daily chocolate surprise behind every door, while the After Eight Advent Calendar offers a sophisticated countdown featuring dark chocolate with a smooth mint fondant centre.
And there’s a seasonal new flavour with After Eight Orange offering a citrus twist on the rich dark chocolate the brand is known for, while Smarties is also getting on the festive fun wiht its new Reindeer Drops format.
Finally, Rowntree’s Randoms Sleigh Tastic Bag features various festive shapes and flavours of soft jellies and foamies that should suit festive gatherings with friends and family.
