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Galaxy Launches Dairy Free Honeycomb Bar in the UK

Galaxy is expanding its dairy-free chocolate range in the UK with the launch of the new Honeycomb bar, which combines cocoa, hazelnut paste, and crunchy honeycomb pieces. Like the remainder of Galaxy’s dairy-free range, the new product is made in a completely dairy-free and gluten-free environment. It has also been certified by the Vegan Society. “This new bar brings you the signature silky Galaxy taste you know andlove, now with melt-in-your-mouth honeycomb pieces,” says the brand. “It’s the indulgence you expect from Galaxy, without the dairy. Crafted for those living a dairy-free lifestyle, the new 40g bar is ideal for popping in your bag and enjoying as a moment of pleasure on the move.” An evolving range The news comes just months after Galaxy introduced …

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Galaxy dairy free hazelnut praline bar

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Galaxy Launches Dairy Free Hazelnut Praline Chocolate Bar

Galaxy has expanded its vegan chocolate range with the launch of a new product, the Dairy Free Hazelnut Praline bar, in the UK. The news was shared on Instagram by Vegan Food UK, after a member spotted the bars on the shelves at Sainsbury’s. They are reportedly priced at £3. According to Plant Based News, the product consists of a soft praline filling coated in chocolate made from hazelnut paste. It is gluten-free as well as vegan-friendly. Meeting plant-based demand Galaxy, which is owned by Mars Wrigley, launched its first vegan range in 2019, becoming the first major confectionery company to offer a dairy-free alternative to milk chocolate. Three flavours were initially available. The range has evolved over the years, and four varieties are currently …

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Galaxy vegan fruit and nut bar

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Galaxy Launches Vegan Version of Popular Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bar

Mars-owned chocolate brand Galaxy has launched a vegan version of its much-loved Fruit and Nut chocolate bar in the UK. The product consists of dairy-free milk chocolate made with hazelnut paste, combined with raisins and roasted hazelnuts. It is available as a large 100g bar and a 40g snack-size format, which have both gained listings at Morrisons stores UK-wide. Expanding vegan range Galaxy previously launched another dairy-free option — the Vegan Salted Caramel bar — in July of last year. Also made with hazelnut paste, the product was introduced in response to growing demand for free-from confectionery. The brand’s first dairy-free range was launched in 2019, making Mars the world’s first major confectionery company to produce vegan chocolate. It featured the flavours Caramelized Hazelnut, Caramel …

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Galaxy Launches Vegan Salted Caramel Bar as Category “Shows No Signs of Slowing”

Chocolate brand Galaxy (owned by Mars Wrigley) has launched a new plant-based option in the UK — the Vegan Salted Caramel bar. The bar is made with hazelnut paste and is filled with salted caramel. It is said to feature a comparable taste and texture to Galaxy’s original salted caramel bar, along with a similar packaging design. The new product has been launched in response to growing demand for free-from confectionery; Galaxy’s existing vegan range now makes up 43% of the free-from chocolate block category. The brand introduced its first line of dairy-free flavours — Caramelised Hazelnut, Caramel & Sea Salt, & Smooth Orange — in 2019. This was followed by Crumbled Cookie and Smooth Mint flavours in 2020, then vegan white chocolate last year. …

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