Nestlé Confectionery today (Sept 1) has unveiled its Christmas 2026 range, bringing together festive favourites and exciting new launches.
Leading the range this year is a significant expansion of KitKat's festive offering.
KitKat brings in a bigger break this Christmas
Fresh from KitKat's global Formula 1 partnership, comes the new KitKat F1 Tin. Perfect for motorsport fans and chocolate lovers alike, the collectable gifting tin contains 12 KitKat F1 milk chocolate cars, combining smooth milk chocolate and crispy wafer pieces in a unique festive gift format.
Joining it is the KitKat F1 Selection Box, offering another way for Formula 1 fans to enjoy KitKat during the festive period.
Other products from KitKat include KitKat Santa Orange, a festive Santa shape made with smooth milk chocolate, crispy wafer pieces and an orange chocolatey filling.
The new KitKat Giant Chunky Gift Box contains eight full-size KitKat Chunky bars, while the KitKat 2 Finger Collection offers a festive wreath-inspired assortment designed for seasonal sharing and gifting.
Rachael Mundy, Marketing Manager for Seasonal & Gifting Confectionery at Nestlé UK & Ireland, said: "KitKat is entering Christmas 2026 with its biggest festive range yet. We're expanding into more occasions than ever before, from stocking fillers and advent calendars to premium gifting. With the addition of our Formula 1-inspired products and a range of exciting new formats, we're giving shoppers plenty of opportunities to enjoy a break throughout the festive season."
White chocolate meets caramel crunch this Christmas
In the world of white chocolate, fans can look forward to the Milkybar Caramel Crunch, which combines the creamy taste of Milkybar with crispy caramel biscuit pieces for a delicious blend of smooth and crunchy textures.
Advent calendars for every festive moment
The Smarties Advent Calendar delivers a daily Smarties chocolate surprise behind every door, while the After Eight Advent Calendar offers a sophisticated countdown featuring dark chocolate with a smooth mint fondant centre.
Whether you're counting down with family or enjoying a daily after-dinner treat, there's an option for every festive tradition.
Fruity festive fun
Zesty orange fondant meets luxurious dark chocolate in a seasonal new flavour. After Eight Orange offers a citrus twist on the rich dark chocolate After Eight is known for, giving fans a new way to enjoy the brand beyond its classic mint flavour.
Rowntree's is helping shoppers bring more fun to Christmas with the launch of Rowntree's Randoms Sleigh Tastic Bag.
Packed with festive shapes, flavours, soft jellies and foamies, the sharing bag is perfect for gatherings with friends and festive family get-togethers.
Created by the brand that's been making fun and fruity sweets since 1881, the product contains no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
A cheeky stocking filler from Smarties
What do Santa's reindeer leave behind after a long night delivering presents? This Christmas, Smarties thinks it has the answer.
New Smarties Reindeer Drops are packed with Smarties coated in a brown crisp sugar shell, each sweet is made with smooth milk chocolate and are designed to bring some festive fun to stockings and party bags.
With no artificial colours or flavours, Smarties Reindeer Drops are set to add a little festive mischief to Christmas celebrations across the UK and Ireland.
Available nationwide now
Nestlé Confectionery's Christmas 2026 range is available from retailers nationwide.
New products to the range includes:
- · KitKat F1 Tin
- · KitKat F1 Selection Box
- · KitKat Santa Orange
- · KitKat Giant Chunky Gift Box
- · KitKat 2 Finger Collection
- · Milkybar Caramel Crunch
- · Smarties Advent Calendar
- · After Eight Advent Calendar
- · After Eight Orange
- · Rowntree's Randoms Sleigh Tastic Bag
- · Smarties Reindeer Drops