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Mars has taken one of its biggest brands into new territory with the launch of the M&M’S Block chocolate range.

The new product will combine M&M’S with milk chocolate in six varieties – milk, almond, hazelnut, crispy, crispy mint, and strawberry.

Mars Chocolate Australia GM Andrew Loader said the new launch would offer something new in the chocolate block segment.

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“We believe M&M’S Blocks will soon become one of Australia’s favourite block chocolates,” he said.

The launch will include a national integrated campaign featuring TV, digital, social and outdoor advertising, as well as a range of in-store activations.

RRP for the M&M’S Block is $4.80.

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