Topic (chocolate bar)

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Topic was a chocolate bar made by Mars, Incorporated in France and sold throughout Europe. It contained hazelnuts, nougat and caramel, coated in milk chocolate. The Topic bar was first introduced in 1962 by Mars, Incorporated. It was marketed as a premium nut-based chocolate bar, with the tagline "A Hazelnut in Every Bite" used prominently in UK advertising campaigns during the 1970s and 1980s. The bar featured a distinctive red wrapper with bold white lettering. Its combination of nougat, caramel, and hazelnuts was intended to appeal to customers who preferred nutty confectionery. The bar was typically sold individually, but also appeared in multi-packs and variety boxes. In 2002, Topic was promoted through a series of radio advertisements with the strapline "A joy to eat, but a bitch to make". These ads featured British actors Simon Pegg and Mark Heap, known for their roles in the cult TV comedy Spaced. The campaign was noted for its humorous and irreverent tone, which helped revive interest...

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