A NEW Maltesers flavour has landed on UK supermarket shelves, and shoppers are running to stock up for Christmas.
It may only be September, but supermarkets will soon be fill of mince pies and Santa hats galore.
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These seasonal Maltesers cake bars are now retailing at Asda[/caption]
But as well as seasonal treats hitting aisles once again, many favourites are experimenting with Christmas flavours too.
One popular Maltesers snack is among those trying to get into the festive spirit.
A Christmas edition was flagged by one eagle-eyed shopper on Facebook.
These seasonal Maltesers cake bars are now retailing at Asda, according to the user.
They are now available in a gingerbread flavour, helping remind us all that Christmas is just around the corner.
Maltesers cake bars typically sell for £2.06, according to the supermarket’s website.
It reads: “Maltesers Cake Bar combines a light malty sponge, topped with a malt flavoured cream, with crunchy Maltesers pieces for that extra crunch, all covered in milk chocolate, these cakes are truly irresistible.
“Five individually wrapped cake bars, perfect for sharing.”
Preparing for the festive season
It comes as many other major brands prepare for the arrival of Christmas.
Wetherspoons has confirmed the exact dates for the launch of its festive menu.
It will be available from Wednesday November 12 until Wednesday December 31.
The pub chain said: “No need to book… just turn up and enjoy the festive offering.”
M&S has also opened bookings for its food to order range, with slots available from December 22 onwards.
The service allows customers to book and pay for their Christmas dinner and other snacks well ahead of time.
What are supermarket delivery passes?
A DELIVERY pass is a payment plan that lets you make multiple orders without paying for delivery each time.
Asda
Asda has two delivery pass options, depending on how much flexibility you need.
The midweek pass allows you to have your shopping delivered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. It costs £3.95 a month, or you can save more money by buying an annual pass, which costs £39.50 a year.
The anytime pass means you can get shopping delivered whenever you want, subject to availability. It costs £6.95 a month, or you can save more money by buying an annual pass, which costs £69.50 a year.
Morrisons
Morrisons also has two delivery passes available.
The midweek pass allows for deliveries on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and costs £5 a month, £25 for six months, or just £40 for the year.
An anytime pass is more expensive, setting you back either £8 a month, £45 for six months, and £70 a year.
Ocado
The Ocado smart pass gives you free delivery and a gift each year.
A midweek Tuesday to Thursday pass costs £4.99 a month, £27.99 for six months, or £49.99 a year.
If you want more flexibility, an anytime pass costs £8.99 a month, £49.99 for six months, or £89.99 a year.
Sainsbury’s
You can choose midweek pass at Sainsbury’s, which costs £4 a month or £40 annually.
An anytime pass costs £7.50 a month, £43 for six months and £80 a year.
Tesco
There are two options available – either off-peak, which lets you book any available slot after 3pm, or anytime, which lets you book any slot including same-day delivery.
Off-peak costs £4.99 a month if you book for six months, or £3.99 a month if you book for the whole year.
Anytime costs £7.99 a month if you sign up for half the year, but just £6.99 if you commit for twelve months.
