Nutella debuts first new flavor in 60 years — inspired by a classic combo

Nypost · Apr 16, 2026 · 488 words · By Brooke Steinberg

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Nutella debuts first new flavor in 60 years — inspired by a classic combo Nutella just launched its first new flavor in its over 60-year history, inspired by a classic combination.

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What happened

Nutella debuts first new flavor in 60 years — inspired by a classic combo Nutella just launched its first new flavor in its over 60-year history, inspired by a classic combination.

Why it matters

Nutella Peanut is here, marking the brand’s first new flavor since its debut, and it’s now available nationwide.

Common ground

The new spread blends the “unmistakable creaminess” of Nutella’s hazelnut-cocoa spread with the taste of roasted peanuts, creating a nostalgic yet new flavor for fans.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Appeal to Pride, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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Appeal to Pride 70% confidence

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The original Nutella just went viral for floating in zero gravity alongside the astronauts of the Artemis II mission”

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No direct evidence links Nutella to the Artemis II mission or zero-gravity viral event. Wikipedia entries for Artemis II and Nutella do not mention this claim.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Artemis II was a crewed lunar flyby mission on April 1–11, 2026. It was the first crewed flight of the NASA-led Artemis program and the first crewed flight beyond low Earth orbit since Apollo 17 in 19…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemis_II

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Columbia University in the City of New York, commonly referred to as Columbia University, is a private Ivy League research university in New York City, United States. Established in 1754 as King's Col…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbia_University

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nutella (UK: nuh-TEL-ə, US: noo-TEL-ə, Italian: [nuˈtɛlla]; stylized in all lowercase) is a brand of sweetened hazelnut cocoa spread. Nutella is manufactured by the Italian company Ferrero and was …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutella

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Claim 2: “Nutella Peanut is available now at major retailers nationwide, including Aldi, Amazon, Giant, Hy-Vee, Kroger, ShopRite, Stew Leonard’s, Stop & Shop, Target, Wegmans and Walmart”

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No evidence found in web search or Wikipedia to confirm Nutella Peanut's availability at listed retailers.

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Claim 3: “Nutella Peanut is here, marking the brand’s first new flavor since its debut, and it’s now available nationwide”

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Three web sources (THE WAIT IS OVER, Nutella announces first new flavor, and Nutella® US) independently confirm Nutella Peanut is the brand's first new flavor since its debut and is available nationwide.

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web search NEUTRAL — DiscoverNutella®Peanut! Bring smiles to afternoon snacking with anewtaste experience that blends the creaminess of originalNutella® with the delicious taste of roasted peanuts.
https://www.nutella.com/us/en/products/spread/nutella-peanut

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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago ·This marks thebrand'sfirstflavorinnovation initsover 60 year history, delivering anewtaste experience that blends the unmistakable creaminess ofNutella® with the delicious taste of ...
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-wait-is-over-in…

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web search NEUTRAL — 5 hours ago ·Nutellais branching out. After more than 60 years of chocolate and hazelnuts, thebrandhas launchedNutellaPeanut, the "firstflavorinnovation" initshistory.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2026/04/16/nutella…

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Claim 4: “Nutella debuts first new flavor in 60 years — inspired by a classic combo”

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Multiple independent web sources (New York Post, The Wait Is Over article, and Nutella® US) confirm Nutella launched its first new flavor in over 60 years. Wikipedia entries about Gianduja and Hashachar Ha'ole are unrelated, but the web results provide sufficient corroboration.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Petr Fiala ([ˈpɛtr̩ ˈfɪjala]; born 1 September 1964) is a Czech politician and political scientist who served as the prime minister of the Czech Republic from 2021 to 2025 and leader of the Civic Demo…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gianduja or gianduia is a homogeneous blend of chocolate with 30% hazelnut paste, invented in Turin during Napoleon's regency (1796–1814). It can be consumed in the form of bars or as a filling for ch…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gianduja_(chocolate)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hashachar Ha'ole (Hebrew: השחר העולה; "The Rising Dawn") is a brand of sweetened chocolate spread popular in Israel and the Jewish diaspora, and was invented in 1948.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hashachar_Ha'ole

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Claim 5: “Nutella Peanut is sold in the recognizable 13-ounce Nutella jars with a gold, peanut-colored label”

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No evidence found in web search or Wikipedia to confirm Nutella Peanut's packaging details.

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Claim 6: “Nutella is hosting a Pop-Up event in New York City from May 16-17”

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No evidence found in web search or Wikipedia to confirm the NYC Pop-Up event details.

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Claim 7: “Jif announced new crunchy version of their fan-favorite Peanut Butter & Chocolate Spread, complete with roasted peanut chunks. Jif released the original Peanut Butter & Chocolate Spread back in 2024 as a creamy spread”

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No evidence found in web search or Wikipedia to confirm Jif's 2024 crunchy Peanut Butter & Chocolate Spread release.

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Claim 8: “Ferrero, Nutella’s parent company, first teased the introduction of a nutty variety of its beloved spread back in 2025”

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Three web sources (Nutella debuts first new flavor, Ferrero launches Nutella spread, and Nutella adds first new spread) independently state Ferrero teased the nutty variety in 2025.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ferrero International SpA ( fə-RAIR-oh, Italian: [ferˈrɛːro]), more commonly known as Ferrero Group or simply Ferrero, is an Italian multinational company with headquarters in Alba, Piedmont. Ferrero …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrero_SpA

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Juan Carlos Ferrero Donat (Spanish: [xwaŋ ˈkaɾlos feˈreɾo ðoˈnat]; born 12 February 1980) is a Spanish former professional tennis player and current coach. He was ranked as the world No. 1 in men's si…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Carlos_Ferrero

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Samuel López Jareño (born 1 February 1970) is a Spanish tennis coach. In 1990, López helped Antonio Martínez Cascales found the Equelite Academy (later renamed the Ferrero Academy) in Villena, Alicant…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_López_(tennis_coach)

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