NESTLÉ JAPAN VARIES KIT KAT WITH LOCAL FLAVOURS
February 1st, 2010
BY GAVIN BLAIR
NESTLÉ Japan has added more distinct local flavours to its Kit Kat range, including regional speciality varieties that are exclusive to certain regions of Japan. The 'matcha' green tea flavour - ostensibly from the ancient capital of Kyoto - has been popular for years, and Nestlé has recently added new varieties such as 'yuzu' - a citrus fruit, soy sauce - from Tokyo, and melons - from the northern island of Hokkaido.
"There are now 19 varieties, and including all the discontinued lines, there have been about double that number in ...
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