McVitie’s is releasing new Penguin bars and it’s an interesting twist on the popular bar. Two different flavours inspired by everyone’s favourite milkshake flavours: strawberry or vanilla?
McVitie’s has announced the exciting launch of two new Penguin bars, inspired by everyone’s favourite milkshake flavours. This new addition “brings a fun, fresh and indulgent twist to the beloved Penguin.” McVitie’s has combined its iconic chocolate cake bars with delicious milkshake-inspired creams, creating an explosion of flavours that everyone’s going to love.
Enjoyed in lunch boxes for years, these new creations bring a fun twist to the beloved Penguin range. The two new variants are McVitie’s Penguin Strawberry Milkshake Cake Bar and McVitie’s Penguin Chocolate Milkshake Cake Bar. Both bars feature decadent chocolate cake, topped with a creamy milkshake-flavoured filling and coated in milk chocolate.
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The McVitie’s Penguin Strawberry Milkshake Cake Bar is topped with a smooth strawberry-flavoured cream, offering a light and fruity twist. While, the McVitie’s Penguin Chocolate Milkshake Cake Bar features a rich and indulgent chocolate-flavoured cream, providing an extra layer of chocolaty goodness.
Each bar is a delicious fusion of flavours, and they are perfect for anyone who enjoys both milkshakes and cake – the best of both worlds.
These new milkshake-flavoured bars will be available in convenient packs of five, offering an ideal snack size for anyone on the go, or for those moments when you want a quick treat at home. The recommended retail price (RRP) for the five pack of Penguin Milkshake Cake Bars is £1.75.
The new bars will exclusively launch in Morrisons starting on March 24th, giving the supermarket’s customers the first chance to enjoy these exciting new flavours.
Following the initial launch, the Penguin Milkshake Cake Bars will be rolled out across other major retailers, including Tesco, Asda, convenience stores, and discounters from April 14th.
Zeynep Daghan Erol, Cake Brand Manager at pladis UK&I, shared the excitement about the launch, saying: “We’re beyond excited to unveil our new Penguin Milkshake bars! With milkshake flavours trending, we’ve added the perfect twist to our fun-loving iconic brand.”
She added: “We’re confident this irresistible combo is going to be a hit and cannot wait for our fans and snack lovers to dive in and give them a try!”
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Ever since it was founded in 1830, McVitie’s has continued to deliver high-quality products, creating a strong emotional connection with many consumers with its iconic biscuits and snacks.
As of now, McVitie’s most popular and beloved product are the Chocolate Digestive Biscuits. In 2023, it was revealed that roughly 8.7 million Brits enjoyed the delicious cookies.
Another fan favourite is the Jaffa Cakes, which is a unique combination of chocolate, orange-flavoured jelly, and sponge biscuit, which ranked second in popularity among McVitie’s products in 2023.
Milkshake-inspired flavours continues to rise, and we’re here for it. These cake bars are sure to make your spring a little sweeter. These products exemplify McVitie’s commitment to quality and innovation, ensuring their place as staple snacks in households across the UK and beyond.
So, if you’re having a sweet tooth and want to try something new, be sure to try the new McVitie’s before it’s gone from the shelves!