Marathon chocolate bar

2024 - 9 - 20

Marathon’s Back! Chocoholics Rejoice Over the Return of the Iconic Bar!

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Get ready to munch down nostalgia as Mars brings back the Marathon chocolate bar after 34 years! Find out where to grab yours before they're gone!

Remember the sweet, chewy joy of a Marathon bar? Well, it's time to dust off your taste buds, because Mars has announced the triumphant return of the iconic chocolate bar that was rebranded to Snickers back in 1990! That's right, after 34 long years of waiting, this nostalgic treat is making a limited-time comeback, and it's only available at Morrisons stores in the UK. So, if you have fond memories of munching on this delicious snack back in the day, mark your calendars because the Marathon is ready to take you on a chocolate-flavored trip down memory lane!

This blast from the past is not just for those who remember eating Marathon bars while doing the moonwalk or rocking out to 80s hits; it’s also an opportunity for new generations to experience a bit of confectionary history. The Marathon bar is a delightful mix of caramel and nougat enrobed in a layer of milk chocolate, guaranteed to create a symphony of flavors in your mouth! And if you’re wondering why the rebrand caused such uproar back in the day, it’s because many fans felt that the name change stripped away the bar’s charm. Now, Mars is giving people what they want as they indulge in this sweet nostalgia.

But it’s not just about taste; it’s a stroke of marketing genius, tapping into the 'retro revival' craze that has swept across the nation. With consumers becoming increasingly drawn to vintage treats, it seems that Mars has perfectly timed this return to celebrate a simpler era, when life was all about enjoying a good chocolate bar without a care in the world. So, get ready to experience the feels with every delicious bite!

Make sure to head to your nearest Morrisons to try the Marathon before it vanishes—I mean, how often does a childhood treat make a comeback? And here’s a sweet fact: the original Marathon was launched back in 1930 and was one of the best-selling chocolate bars for decades. Will this limited-run reignite the brand’s glory days? Who knows, but one thing is certain, chocolate fans are ready to relive those delightful moments! Meanwhile, just in case you’ve been living under a rock, don’t forget to also check out the delightful Mars bar, which has been a staple since 1932, proving that sometimes the classics never go out of style!

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Mars brings back iconic chocolate bar that was discontinued 34 ... (The Irish Sun)

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Mars brings Marathon name back in UK as nostalgia rises for retro ... (The Guardian)

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Mars revives iconic Marathon Bar for limited time (Grocery Gazette)

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Classic 80s chocolate bar name to make UK comeback after 34 years (WalesOnline)

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Mars bringing back iconic chocolate bar axed 34 years ago (Birmingham Live)

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