Although a type of sweet known as "Dubai chocolate" have become a popular craze in Germany, a court ruled on Monday that only products actually manufactured in Dubai itself can be marketed under that designation.

A businessman had complained of a supermarket chain selling "Dubai chocolate" produced in Turkey. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Promotional material for Mr Wilmers's “100 per cent original” Fex Dubai chocolate says it is imported weekly from the UAE. “Don't let yourself be fooled,” it says. “The

Officials at Hamburg airportconfiscated 90kg of luxury chocolate from a 33-year-old woman flying in from Dubai last month. The woman had not declared her 460 bars of chocolate, which weighed 200g each and were packed between three suitcases.

Dubai chocolate, the viral social media sensation from the end of 2024 has been picked up by mainstream supermarkets and even Lindt, and it will be on shelves near you soon. But what is it? Thick milk chocolate with a light green pistachio cream filling, mixed with something called knafeh - a crispy, noodle-like dough that’s shredded up.

The confiscated bars, whose brand was not specified, must now be re-exported or destroyed. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A German court has had its say in the trademark battle over what may legally constitute 'Dubai chocolate' or not.

A German court ruled on Monday that the term 'Dubai chocolate,' despite its growing popularity in the country, can only be used for sweets produced

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