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Ritter Sport has expanded its US retail presence, securing placement for its large-format DUOs chocolate bars across 900 Target locations nationwide.

Alongside the retail rollout, the brand has introduced seasonal autumn confectionery lines packaged in stand-up pouch formats, focusing on salted caramel flavour profiles.

The 7.7-ounce (218-gram) DUOs line, initially launched in autumn 2025, features partitioned chocolate blocks that house two contrasting flavour combinations within a single bar. The Target rollout features two varieties from the range, alongside distribution at speciality retailer World Market, carrying a suggested retail price (SRP) starting at $9.75.

Dual-Flavour Block Assortment

The DUOs format utilises a split-mould design allowing consumers to sample two distinct confectionery profiles in one purchase unit:

🥨 Sweet & Salty DUO: Combines caramel cream and salted butter biscuit pieces on one side with chocolate brownie on the other, enrobed in milk chocolate.

🍪 Cookie DUO: Pairs chocolate cream and crunchy cookie pieces with a vanilla cream layer containing cocoa and biscuit pieces, encased in milk chocolate.

Caramel Range and Bagged Formats

Complementing the Target retail expansion, Ritter Sport has added two seasonal bagged products to its autumn confectionery portfolio: Mixed Caramel Minis and Caramel Choco Cubes. The items arrive in premium stand-up pouch packaging tailored to sharing and seasonal impulse purchases, with retail prices starting at $6.89 SRP.

The Mixed Caramel Minis assortment provides three flavour varieties:

🥨 Caramel Pretzel: Bite-sized milk chocolate squares containing salted pretzel pieces and caramel.

🍿 Caramel Popcorn: Milk chocolate formulated with crisp popcorn pieces and caramel flavouring.

🍫 Double Caramel Crunch: Milk chocolate filled with a layered liquid caramel and crunchy biscuit core.

Alongside the Minis, Ritter Sport has introduced Caramel Choco Cubes, offering individually wrapped, bite-sized milk chocolate cubes layered with double caramel fillings.

"Ritter Sport's premium German chocolate starts with high-quality ingredients, but it comes to life through exciting flavour combinations and formats that keep consumers eager to discover what's next from the brand," said Chris Avery, Vice President of Sales for Ritter Sport USA. "From our new DUO bars to the fall caramel innovations, we're continuing to bring fresh chocolate experiences to the category that align with the season, while staying true to the commitment to quality, variety and innovation that we are known for."

Sara Famulari, Vice President of Marketing for Ritter Sport USA, noted the strategic placement across occasions: "At Ritter Sport, we see chocolate as a companion for both everyday moments and special occasions. From our seasonal innovations to our everyday portfolio, we're committed to making high-quality chocolate that fits naturally into the moments consumers enjoy most."

Distribution and Availability

The autumn seasonal portfolio is rolling out across multiple national and regional supermarket banners, including Publix, CVS, Kroger, The Fresh Market, Raleys, Hy-Vee, and Woodman's. The DUOs line remains available across Target locations and World Market stores nationwide.