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The Hershey Company is expanding its KitKat portfolio with the release of two new products — KitKat Duos Strawberry and Dark Chocolate and KitKat Thins Chocolate Hazelnut. The KitKat Duos Strawberry and Dark Chocolate flavour combines the sweet, fresh taste of strawberry with the flavour of dark chocolate in the KitKat Duos third-generation bar. The bar will be available in both standard and king size. KitKat Thins Chocolate Hazelnut will join the existing thins lineup which slims down the classic bar wafer into a thinner treat. The new variation adds a hazelnut flavour to a light, crispy version of the snack. These will be available in 3.1 oz. and 7.37 oz. bags. Dan Williard, brand manager of KitKat, said: "A new year is always a chance to try new things, so what better way to start than by releasing new KitKat flavours? There's nothing more classic than KitKat wafers and chocolate, but KitKat Duos Strawberry and Dark Chocolate and KitKat Thins Chocolate Hazelnut bring fresh takes." Both new items are permanent additions to KitKat's lineup and are available in US retailers nationwide.