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Nestlé has brought together its Aero and Milkybar brands in a new confectionery range launching across the UK and Ireland.

The range combines Aero’s aerated chocolate texture with Milkybar white chocolate. It includes a bubbly sharing bar and a sharing bag of bite-sized pieces.

Produced at Nestlé’s factory in York, the products are available in selected stores now, with the full range set to roll out nationwide from August.

Rachel Beaufoy, marketing manager at Nestlé, said: “We’re very excited to see fan reactions to the team-up of two of our classic brands. The iconic Milkybar white chocolate combined with the signature Aero bubbles is a duo we know fans will love.”

The launch follows several recent additions to Nestlé’s confectionery portfolio, including Aero Caramel flavour bubbles, an Aero Pistachio flavour sharing bar and Milkybar Crunchy Pops.