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Storck is expanding its Riesen confectionery portfolio with the launch of Riesen Salted Peanut, a limited-edition variant combining the brand’s chewy toffee and dark chocolate with salted peanut.

Launching across grocery, wholesale and impulse channels from 26 August 2026, the new 135g sharing bag targets growing consumer interest in sweet-and-salty flavour combinations.

Riesen Salted Peanut brings together rich dark chocolate, chewy toffee and salted peanut in a new twist on the brand’s established recipe, while retaining its characteristic indulgent flavour profile.

The launch comes as Storck looks to build on Riesen’s performance in the UK confectionery market. The brand is currently the UK’s No.2 toffee and fudge brand, with an annual value of £5.7 million and 5.8 million packs sold each year, according to Storck.

Riesen has recorded 3.8% year-on-year value growth, while unit sales have increased by 2.4%. Buyer numbers have also risen by 18.7%, highlighting increased shopper penetration for the brand.

Rebecca Robert, marketing director at Storck UK, said: “Sweet-and-salty flavour combinations continue to resonate strongly with consumers, and Riesen Salted Peanut brings that trend to life in a way that feels distinctive to the brand, combining rich dark chocolate and chewy toffee with a new salted peanut twist."

Storck said the limited-edition SKU is intended to create additional interest in the confectionery aisle, encourage trial among existing and new shoppers, and provide retailers with a new product from an established brand.

Riesen Salted Peanut will be available from 26 August in a 135g sharing bag, with a recommended retail price of £1.50. The product will be supplied in cases of 12.