A Drinks Brand Crossover
A new design concept is pairing one of the UK’s best-known fruit drinks with a confectionery staple. The mockup shows a 102g sharing pouch of Maltesers, reimagined with a Ribena Blackcurrant flavour and, notably, a dark chocolate coating. The pack uses Ribena’s distinctive purple branding, combined with the familiar Maltesers logo, suggesting a formal collaboration between the two brands.
The choice of dark chocolate is a specific one. While Maltesers has experimented with white chocolate, its core identity is tied to milk chocolate. Pairing the sharp, fruity notes of blackcurrant with dark chocolate is a classic combination in patisserie, but it would be a significant departure for the mass-market Maltesers line. The image was shared with the caption: “Ribena Blackcurrant Dark Chocolate Maltesers! What a combo!”
The Current Maltesers Range
The brand’s official UK product line has expanded considerably over the years, but primarily through format changes and seasonal editions rather than flavour crossovers. The Christmas period, for instance, is a major focus. The lineup includes the Maltesers Reindeer in multipacks and advent calendars, as well as a Maltesers Truffles Assorted Advent Calendar and Mini Treats Bags.
Beyond seasonal items, the brand has moved into adjacent categories. Shoppers can find Maltesers Truffles gift boxes, Maltesers Chocolate Clusters, and even Maltesers Cake Bars. The expansion also covers drinks, with a Maltesers Chocolate Milkshake and an Instant Hot Chocolate jar available in supermarkets. The constant is the core milk chocolate and honeycomb flavour profile. A fruit-based variant like blackcurrant doesn’t feature anywhere in the current strategy.
What the real range looks like
The real Maltesers range in the UK focuses on format and occasion, not co-branded flavours. The current lineup includes Maltesers White Box, Chocolate Clusters, Cake Bars, and a popular seasonal Reindeer range. A fruit drink crossover like Ribena Blackcurrant would be a completely new direction for the brand.
- Maltesers White Box
- Maltesers Chocolate Clusters
- Maltesers Reindeer Multipack
- Maltesers Cake Bars Multipack
- Maltesers Chocolate Milkshake Drink
- Maltesers Instant Hot Chocolate Jar
- Maltesers Truffles Assorted Advent Calendar
- Maltesers Reindeer Chocolate Christmas Treat
- Maltesers Reindeer Chocolate Christmas Advent Calendar
- Maltesers Reindeer Chocolate Christmas Mini Treats Bag
Frequently asked questions
- What different types of Maltesers are there in the UK?
- The current range includes the classic milk chocolate version, a white chocolate box, and format variations like Maltesers Truffles and Chocolate Clusters. There are also seasonal products like the Maltesers Reindeer, plus cake bars and chocolate drinks.
- Do Maltesers make a dark chocolate version?
- The core Maltesers range available in major UK supermarkets is centred on milk chocolate and a white chocolate variant. Dark chocolate versions have appeared internationally or as limited editions in the past, but are not a permanent part of the main UK line.
- Are Ribena Maltesers real?
- No, this product is not real. The image of Ribena Blackcurrant Dark Chocolate Maltesers is a Snackfish — a fictional concept designed by the online creative page UK Snack Attack. It is not in production or available for sale.
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