Nestlé has confirmed that its popular Aero Melts chocolate sharing bags have been discontinued after four years on the market. Known for its bubbly texture, Aero Melts came in various flavours including Neapolitan Ice Cream, quickly becoming a fan favourite.
A Nestlé spokesperson told The Sun: “While Aero Melts are no longer available, there are plenty of exciting new products for Aero fans to enjoy. We’ve been strengthening our popular Aero Bubbles lineup, which now includes Orange Flavour Bubbles, Caramel Flavour Bubbles and Aero Milkybar Bubbles alongside Peppermint Bubbles.”
The discontinuation comes amid broader changes within Nestlé. Last year, the company revealed plans to reduce around 16,000 jobs worldwide over the next two years as it invests in automation to cut costs. This workforce reduction includes approximately 12,000 white-collar professionals across various business functions and regions.
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Nestlé aims to save around one billion Swiss francs (£940 million) annually by the end of 2027 through these measures. The company employs roughly 277,000 people globally and had nearly 4,200 employees in its UK operations as of the end of 2024, with offices in Gatwick and a production site in York responsible for KitKats.
Regarding the UK-specific impact, Nestlé has not provided detailed information. Chief Executive Philipp Navratil said: “The world is changing, and Nestlé needs to change faster. This will include making hard but necessary decisions to reduce headcount over the next two years. We will do this with respect and transparency. The actions we are taking will secure Nestlé’s future as a leader in our industry. Collectively, they will enable us to improve our overall performance and deliver shareholder value.”
He added that the company will be prioritising opportunities and businesses with the highest potential returns as it adapts to changing market conditions.