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M&S Debuts Gluten-Free Colin the Caterpillar as Demand Outpaces Supply

Years of development delivered a wheat-free Colin that preserves the original’s taste at price parity.

Overview

  • The Made Without Wheat version launched nationwide on January 28 after extensive development to meet long-standing customer requests.
  • The cake is available in M&S Foodhall stores and on Ocado for £9.50, matching the price of the classic Colin.
  • M&S says the recipe mirrors the original with chocolate sponge and buttercream under milk chocolate with Colin’s familiar decorations, presented in a purple box.
  • Early demand exceeded forecasts, with some stores running low and the retailer pledging prompt restocks in branches and online.
  • M&S partnered with supplier Park Cakes on a dedicated gluten-free production line and notes that 79% of its customers buy gluten-free products.