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Farewell to Nestlé's No. 1 chocolate: after 64 years, the iconic product comes to an end and fans around the world mourn the farewell

Written by Valdemar Medeiros
Published 07/01/2025 às 09:11
Farewell to Nestlé's No. 1 chocolate after 64 years, iconic product comes to an end and fans around the world mourn the farewell
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Another cycle comes to an end in the world of sweets with the end of Nestlé's popular chocolate. The multinational, which is one of the largest manufacturers of sweets and food in the world, has announced the end of one of its most iconic products. After decades of delighting palates and winning over generations, the end of Nestlé's chocolate has arrived and is now only part of consumers' memories.

The announcement of the end of Nestlé's chocolate was made by the brand itself in November 2023, through its social networks, demonstrating the company's commitment to consumers. Known for its constant search for innovation and adding new experiences for consumers, it explained the reasons behind the discontinuation.

In a statement, the company said it was very sorry to disappoint fans, unfortunately it was necessary to make the difficult decision to discontinue the caramel. He also says he knows fans will be disappointed to see it go, but this change will allow him to focus on his best-performing brands, as well as develop exciting innovations to delight consumers' taste buds.

Furthermore, the decision to end Nestlé's popular chocolate, according to gmconline, was attributed to a significant drop in sales in recent years, making the less commercially viable product.

So, first and foremost, the end of Nestlé’s Caramac chocolate represents more than the discontinuation of a product: it is the closing of a story shared across generations. So, while many mourn its departure, it also opens a new chapter for Nestlé and the chocolate market, which continues to evolve to meet contemporary tastes.

A little bit of Caramac's history

Launched in 1959, Caramac is remembered for its smooth texture and unique caramel flavor, which has left its mark on generations of chocolate lovers. After all, for many, it was not just a candy bar, but a special part of their childhood and moments of celebration.

However, as Nestlé explains, audiences and their preferences evolve. As a result, products that were widely loved in the past often lose ground to a competitive market.

The Caramac, originated in the UK in 1959 by Mackintosh, has become a mainstay of British confectionery. The sweet's history dates back to a naming competition at Mackintosh, resulting in the combination of Caramel and Mackintosh.

However, despite its distinctive yellow and red packaging, Caramac has failed to maintain its appeal in the face of changing consumer preferences. Nestlé will now focus its efforts on its most successful brands, such as KitKat.

With the end of Nestlé's popular chocolate, fans' reaction was immediate, with thousands of comments on the brand's post. In an attempt to reverse the decision, an admirer created an online petition against the end of Nestlé's chocolate, which reached more than 30 thousand signatures. However, the initiative was unsuccessful in view of the decision already made by Nestlé.

End of other Nestlé classics

It is worth mentioning that this is not the first time Nestlé has discontinued a popular chocolate. The brand has already discontinued several chocolates that were missed by Brazilian consumers. For example, Chocolate Surpresa, launched in 1993 and popular until the 1990s, was discontinued in 2003.

Furthermore, Kri chocolate, known for its crunchiness, was discontinued in 1992 to unify Nestlé's brands in Brazil. Furthermore, the brand launched Turma da Mônica Chocolate in 1993, which won over children with its success, but withdrew the product from the market after some time.

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Valdemar Medeiros

Journalist in training, specialist in creating content with a focus on SEO actions. Writes about the Automotive Industry, Renewable Energy and Science and Technology

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