Hi, my name's Julia, and I'm a chocoholic. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks? I'll have luxuriously smooth milk, white, or dark chocolate all day long if I could. And what's better than a slab of Lindt? Well... Not much really. When I heard about the new LINDT HELLO flavour range, I was like a kid in a candy store.

Launched in South Africa in 2014, LINDT HELLO has since become a fast favourite with local chocolate lovers, thanks to its bold, colourful packaging and inventive flavour combinations. This year sees the addition of three bold new flavours to the HELLO range – Dark Chocolate Cookie, Sweet Popcorn and Coffee Blast - all of which are set to become crowd pleasers.
 
And if that wasn’t enough to make a song and dance about, the LINDT HELLO #SINGHELLO competition certainly is. The contest, which officially kicked off on 29 May, sees entrants challenging their friends to perform the most innovative renditions of classic hits for a chance to win the ultimate trip to New York City.
 
This nationwide musical extravaganza comes along with news of a broader distribution strategy for LINDT HELLO, which now sees it securing shelf space in Pick ‘n Pay, Spar, Dischem and Clicks stores across the country. Previously the exclusive territory of Woolworths, this bold brand now looks set to find a whole new audience. The new flavours are available in both 100g slabs (RSP R34.99) and 39g sticks (RSP R14.95) .
 
Dark Chocolate Cookie (slab pictured above - but here's one of the less guilty option)

 
The first LINDT HELLO recipe to dabble on the dark side, Dark Chocolate Cookie boasts an irresistible combination of smooth LINDT dark chocolate & a decadent cream centre, filled with chunky chocolate cookie bits.
 
Sweet Popcorn

 
The ultimate blend of salty and sweet, crunchy and creamy, Sweet Popcorn is one of LINDT HELLO’s most creative and innovative recipes. A tantalising chocolate centre filled with real popcorn pieces gives this milk chocolate creation a truly unique and unforgettable flavour.*
 
*Currently only available at Pick ‘n Pay stores
 
Coffee Blast

Creamy coffee meets smooth milk chocolate in this sensuous mash-up of flavours. HELLO Coffee Blast’s two-tiered centre, equal parts milk and coffee cream, boasts an intense, aromatic richness, making it the ultimate winter indulgence and perfect pick-me-up.**  
 
**Available in stores from 30 June
 
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