German chocolate specialist Ritter Sport has collaborated with Gebr. Heinemann to launch its Pistachio Tower.
The limited-edition 100g Pistachio square will debut in September, while a 5x100g Pistachio Tower will be available exclusively with Heinemann until year end.
The Pistachio flavour combines milk chocolate with roasted pistachios, balanced with a hint of salt. The product is designed for sharing, self-indulgence and gifting, offering a convenient on-the-go treat.
The Pistachio flavour joins Ritter Sport’s existing Nut Selection 100g bars line-up which includes Whole Hazelnuts, White Whole Hazelnuts, Cashew, Honey Sea-Salt Almonds, Dark Chocolate with Whole Hazelnuts, Whole Almonds and Dark Whole Almonds.
According to Ritter Sport, “the world is going nuts over nuts”. The company noted a +30% increase in demand for nuts and nut-based products over the past five years, with nuts generally perceived as a healthy and nutritious snack ingredient.
The company noted that its customers in key markets – including Germany and Italy – perceive chocolate with nuts as more natural, nutritious and premium in comparison to other varieties.
Ritter Sport Key Account Manager for Heinemann Ignacio Aznar said: “This collaboration with Heinemann underlines our strong and ongoing partnership. We are like-minded in the travel retail industry, determined to go that extra mile to offer our travelling consumers something outstanding.
“The Pistachio Tower is not only a new, premium product, it is both a trend-follower and a trendsetter, offering an exciting flavour combination which hits all the right notes as consumers seek products that are great tasting and nutritious.
“At Ritter Sport we are certain that this pack will increase brand awareness and offer a bright and tasty addition to the confectionery category in general.
“Together with Heinemann we will create fresh buzz with this exclusive Pistachio Tower, reaching target groups which include Gen Z travellers, at the same time underlining Ritter sport’s commitment to sustainability and environmental impact.”
The Pistachio Tower chocolate is crafted from 100% certified sustainable cocoa and no added flavourings. Ritter Sport has been a climate-neutral company (in terms of balance sheet) since 2020.
Gebr. Heinemann Head of Buying Confectionery & Food Christina Werner commented: “Travellers are always in for a treat with Ritter Sport’s travel retail assortment, which really differentiates from that in domestic markets.
“The new Pistachio Tower, available exclusively at Heinemann until the end of the year, perfectly aligns with our commitment to offer ‘more natural, more nutritious, more premium’ confectionery.
“This delicious chocolate highlights the partnership between Heinemann and Ritter Sport. A big ‘thank you’ goes to the Ritter Sport team for their long-term commitment.” ✈
