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Tony’s Chocolonely, the impact-led chocolate company on a mission to end exploitation in the cocoa industry, has announced a significant evolution of its product portfolio with the launch of a new 'Filled' range.

Debuting with a reimagined version of the brand’s global best-seller, the new Filled Gooey Caramel Sea Salt Crunch bar represents a strategic move into the textured, filled-bar category, targeting consumers seeking a more complex, multi-sensory snacking experience.

Texture and Format

While Tony’s Chocolonely is renowned for its chunky, unequally divided bars, this new innovation takes the brand’s signature Milk Caramel Sea Salt (the classic orange wrapper) and reconstructs it.

The Filled Gooey Caramel Sea Salt Crunch features a thick milk chocolate shell encasing a generous core of liquid, "gooey" caramel, contrasted with savoury sea salt and crispy biscuit pieces. The result is a bar that offers a distinct textural journey—combining snap, flow, and crunch—elevating the classic flavour profile into a more indulgent, dessert-like format.

Strategic Context: 'Goedgevuld'

The launch is part of a broader "Goedgevuld" (Well-Filled) initiative, signalling the brand's intent to diversify beyond solid inclusions. By entering the filled-bar segment, Tony's Chocolonely is positioning itself to compete directly with premium confectionery brands that specialise in complex centres, while maintaining its ethical sourcing credentials.

Sourcing and Sustainability

Consistent with the company’s core mission, the new Filled range adheres strictly to Tony’s 5 Sourcing Principles. The cocoa is 100% traceable, and the brand pays a higher price for its beans (the Living Income Reference Price) to enable farmers to earn a living income.

The launch reinforces the brand’s philosophy that commercial success and ethical impact are mutually reinforcing; by innovating with high-demand formats like the Filled bar, Tony's aims to increase the volume of ethically sourced cocoa purchased, thereby expanding its positive impact on the supply chain in West Africa.

Availability

The Filled Gooey Caramel Sea Salt Crunch is available now via the Tony’s Chocolonely online store and select retail partners.