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Toblerone ‘Disappoints’ Devotees By Dropping Iconic Dark Chocolate Bar

by News Editor

Fans of Toblerone’s iconic dark chocolate bar are in for a bitter surprise: after 56 years on shelves, the 360g version is being quietly discontinued—at least in the UK.

The move was confirmed by a spokesperson from Mondelez, the U.S. company behind the Swiss-born brand, who acknowledged the decision “may be disappointing for some consumers.” No clear explanation was offered, though Mondelez assured it remains committed to investing in Toblerone’s future.

The decision follows months of confusion, with frustrated fans turning to social media in search of answers. “I’ve been looking everywhere,” one user posted on X, formerly Twitter, after Toblerone’s team previously denied the product had been pulled.

The discontinuation is the latest twist in Toblerone’s recent identity shift. In 2023, the brand was forced to drop the iconic Matterhorn mountain from its packaging due to Swiss “Swissness” laws, which prevent companies from using national symbols on products not entirely produced in Switzerland.

When Mondelez moved some of Toblerone’s production to Slovakia, the brand had to swap the 4,478-metre alpine peak for a more generic summit to stay compliant. These regulations, introduced in 2017, require that milk-based products labelled “Swiss” must be made exclusively in the country. For other foods, at least 80% of the ingredients must be of Swiss origin.

These rules matter: research shows consumers are willing to pay around 20% more for items marketed as “Made in Switzerland.”

Launched in 1908 in Bern, Toblerone was born from a clever blend of its creator Theodor Tobler’s name and “torrone,” the Italian word for nougat. The brand’s unique triangle shape and honey-almond flavour earned it global fame, but today’s changes reflect a broader tension between nostalgia and modern commercial reality.

With iconic visuals gone and a fan-favourite product now shelved, Toblerone faces a delicate balancing act: preserving its heritage while adapting to global production and regulation shifts.

Greek Tankers Transit Hormuz As Shipping Risks Rise In Gulf And Black Sea

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

Two tankers linked to George Prokopiou passed through the Strait of Hormuz as regional tensions continue to affect shipping routes in the Gulf.

Safe Passage Through Hormuz

The tanker Smyrni, operated by Dynacom Tankers Management, was observed off the coast of Mumbai on Saturday morning after its earlier positioning in the Persian Gulf. The vessel, like its predecessor Shenlong, temporarily disabled its transponder during transit, a common practice in these narrow channels under uncertain conditions.

Robust Market Commitments

Despite reduced shipping traffic through the strait, Dynacom has continued expanding its fleet. The company recently ordered four additional VLCC tankers from Hengli Heavy Industry. Each vessel will have a capacity of 300,000 deadweight tonnes. With the new order, Dynacom’s VLCC program in Chinese shipyards now totals 16 vessels.

Security Incident In The Black Sea

In a separate incident, the Greek-flagged tanker Maran Homer sustained minor damage near Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. The vessel is operated by Maran Tankers Management, part of the shipping group controlled by Maria Angelicoussis.

Reports indicated the ship was struck by a missile or drone about 14 nautical miles from the port. The crew of 24, including Greek, Filipino and Romanian sailors, was not injured. The vessel, which was not carrying cargo, continued sailing under its own power.

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