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Choco Taco was a
The Choco Taco was discontinued in 2022.[4]
History
The Choco Taco was invented in
In 1998,
In 1999, the company improved the product, incorporating a shell which stayed crisper, and introduced new packaging.[9] The same year, the company introduced a Klondike Cookies & Cream Choco Taco, containing cookies and cream ice cream and covered with cookie pieces.[10] Choco Tacos were also sold at some Taco Bell restaurants.[11]
Klondike discontinued the Choco Taco in July 2022.[4] According to an Associated Press fact check, Klondike discontinued the product due to a sharp increase in demand across its brands and to ensure the availability of the remainder of its products.[12] However, Klondike tweeted that "we are discussing next steps, including what to do with the last 912 (we counted) tacos at HQ. Stay tuned…" on July 28, 2022,[13] but have never followed up on this claim.
On July 25, 2022 Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian tweeted at Unilever, offering to buy the rights to the product.[14] When asked about this by Fortune, Ohanian confirmed that the offer was "very serious" but did not yet have any news to share.[15][16]
References
- ^ "Klondike, Choco Taco, Artificially Flavored Vanilla Light* Ice Cream With A Chocolate Flavored Swirl In A Sugar Taco With Milk Chocolate Flavored Coating And Peanuts". Klondikebar.com. July 11, 2017. Retrieved December 17, 2017.
- ^ Galarza, Daniela (2016-10-26). "The Ultimate Ice Cream Glossary, From A to Z". Eater. Retrieved 2017-08-18.
- ^ a b c Cohen, Jason (2016-08-26). "The Origins of the Choco Taco". Eater. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
- ^ a b Wiener-Bronner, Danielle (25 July 2022). "The Choco Taco is gone for good". CNN. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "Tidbits". Time. 2005-04-12. Archived from the original on 7 Oct 2011. Retrieved 2010-04-28.
- ^ "Key word search: global dairy food trends". Dairy Foods. 1998. Archived from the original on 2008-02-11. Retrieved 2007-11-08.
- ^ "Winner print ad".
- ^ "Winner Taco Ad". Archived from the original on 2021-12-14.
- ^ "Good Humor-Breyers Adds Products". Supermarket News. FindArticles. April 1999. Archived from the original on 2008-02-11.
- ^ Marotta, Lori Anne (1999-03-01). "Good Humor-Breyers Offers an Array of Products". Frozen Food Age. AllBusiness.com. Archived from the original on 2008-02-10. Retrieved 2007-10-24.
- ^ Doeff, Gail (March 1996). "Changing channels; as freezer cases fill, frozen dessert makers seek new growth avenues". Dairy Foods. FindArticles. Archived from the original on 2008-02-11. Retrieved 2007-10-24.
- ^ "Fake headline distorts reason that Choco Tacos were discontinued". Associated Press. 27 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- ^ Klondike. "I want to address the rumors: I'm really being discontinued, it's not a PR stunt. I knew you loved me, but not THIS much. While I reflect on this outpouring of support, we are discussing next steps, including what to do with the last 912 (we counted) tacos at HQ. Stay tuned…". Twitter. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ @alexisohanian (July 25, 2022). "Dear @Unilever — I'd like to buy the rights to your Choco Taco and keep it from melting away from future generations' childhoods" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Davis, Wynne (July 26, 2022). "The Choco Taco is dead, but it will never be forgotten". NPR. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ Mui, Christine (July 26, 2022). "Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian says he's 'very serious' about his offer to save the Choco Taco". Fortune. Retrieved 27 August 2023.