nuSep 24, 2026, 14:16

Round Droste chocolates are returning to Dutch shelves

The Dutch chocolate brand Droste is returning to store shelves after being acquired by the Polish company Wawel following a period of financial distress. The chocolates will be relaunched under the name The Other Chocolate, featuring a new round shape and several distinct flavor varieties.

The iconic Droste chocolate brand is set to return to the Dutch market after a period of financial hardship. Production at the original Vaassen factory ceased in 2024 following challenges related to the pandemic and rising material costs, leading to the product disappearing from store shelves by early 2025. After a failed acquisition attempt by the Belgian owner of Koetjesreep, the Polish confectionery manufacturer Wawel purchased the brand in late 2025.

Under new ownership, the product has been rebranded as The Other Chocolate to highlight its distinct round shape, which aims to provide a unique sensory experience compared to traditional rectangular bars. The chocolates will be available in milk, caramel sea salt, raspberry, and a 64 percent cocoa variety. While the Polish firm intends to honor the brand's 160-year Dutch heritage, a specific date for the products' return to retail outlets has not yet been announced.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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