Penguin and Club bars can no longer be called chocolate

Popular snack bars such as Penguin and Club are undergoing a significant reclassification regarding their product descriptions. Manufacturers have announced that these well-known treats can no longer be legally designated as “chocolate” bars. This shift is a direct consequence of recent alterations to their core recipes. The primary driver behind these ingredient changes is the escalating global cost of cocoa, a key component in traditional chocolate production. Faced with increasing raw material expenses, companies have reformulated their products to manage costs. This reformulation has resulted in a new ingredient composition that, while retaining the essence of the original product, no longer adheres to the specific legal standards required for a confectionery item to be labeled as “chocolate.” The adjustment reflects broader economic pressures within the food industry and aims to ensure continued product availability and affordability, even as ingredient prices fluctuate.