Marks & Spencer customers are overjoyed to see the release of M&S' new Cracked Shell Chocolate Sauce, now available in the M&S Foodhall.

The new sauce has sparked comparisons to popular ice cream sauces from the 1980s.

The major supermarket said: "[It's] a chocolate-flavoured sauce which hardens when drizzled on to ice cream.

"It’s super fun and will elevate your vanilla ice cream cone – perfect for this time of year!"

M&S announced the release of the product on social media

Shoppers have been reacting to the news of the new release on social media.

One user said: "Thank you for bringing a bit of my childhood back," with another consumer following up: "We had that in the 80s. Loved it."

Another customer said: "Loved this as a kid," and one more noted: "Now that brings back Ice Magic memories."

One other shopper said: "Ohhh need to try," with a heart-eyed emoji; while one commenter said: "Oooh that sounds smashing."

The social media post announcing the new sauce generated over 1,500 likes within the first hour of being uploaded.

The M&S Cracked Shell Chocolate Sauce is also available for customers to buy online via Ocado for £2.50.

M&S Foodhall has also launched a new range of High Protein Bars after two years in development.

The bars have been meticulously crafted to ensure they "taste incredible", according to the retailer.

M&S customers can purchase the nostalgic sauce in stores now

M&S says the wait was "definitely worth it" for these on-the-go snacks. The protein bars are designed to be enjoyed after a training session or as an afternoon treat.

They can be found in all local M&S Foodhall stores, with customers already sharing enthusiastic feedback about the new additions.

One customer wrote: "The salted caramel one is the best protein bar I've ever had. Really great Taste."

Another shopper commented: "They are really delicious. Wish they had slightly less calories, but they do taste nice."