Cadbury Hot Chocolate Discontinued In South Africa

Winter’s fast approaching and nothing says comfort better than a piping mug of your favourite hot chocolate, but if that favourite hot chocolate happens to be covered in purple wrapping, we’ve got bad news for you: Cadbury hot chocolate has been discontinued nationwide.

After two weeks of waiting for a response to an email enquiry, a successful phone call to the Mondelez consumer service department revealed that management in South Africa has decided to discontinue the delicious chocolate beverage. This was due to its year-on-year decline in sales and it no longer being “popular” enough among South African residents.

The international call centre agent we spoke to was apologetic, but ultimately didn’t seem to understand the love Cadbury supporters have for the jar of powdery chocolate goodness. “I’m sure you will be able to find a similar alternative to the brand in your country,” she recommended. Her only other suggestion? That we import it from countries that do still stock it.


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