KitKats
Pssst, Nestlé — that character’s not Japanese and you’re playing into problematic Asian stereotypes.
Nestlé is back again with new KitKats for you to savor in between the busy moments of your life.
New Zunda Shake variety perfectly blends chocolate with sweet soybeans. Read More
There’s a reason to feel less guilty about eating KitKats, now that they’re saving the wildlife from tonnes of plastic each year.
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