Discontinued Pickled Onion Discos crisps to make UK return
KP Snacks is responsible for various crisp brands including McCoys, Hula Hoops, Tyrrell's and Nik Naks.
Discos are also part of the snack giant's range of products.
The popular crisps currently come in various flavours including Salt & Vinegar, Prawn Cocktail and Cheese & Onion.
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Discontinued Discos crisps flavour to make UK return
Now, KP Snacks is set to bring back a previously discontinued flavour of Discos crisps - pickled onion.
Pickled Onion Discos crisps were first launched back in 1979 before being discontinued in 2005, much to the disappointment of fans.
Crisp lovers have spent the past 20 years praising the popular flavour and calling for its return.
One person, posting on Reddit group r/crisps, said: "These were THEE best crisps to ever exist. Point blank. Period."
Another added: "Used to eat 5 packets at a time, they were 20p a pack back then!"
A third person commented: "They used to make my tongue bleed but I loved them."
While this fan wrote: "Bring back most pickled onion crisps. So rare nowadays. Monster munch don't count."
It appears KP Snacks has finally listened, with Pickled Onion Discos crisps to be sold in convenience stores across the UK from August 27, according to The Sun.
Customers can expect to pay £1.35 for a 70g bag when they land in shops.
KP Snacks has been contacted for comment.
Other discontinued products that have made a comeback in 2025
Pickled Onion Discos crisps are not the only discontinued product to have made a comeback in 2025.
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Other discontinued items that have returned to UK stores this year have included:
White Chocolate Maltesers
Coco Pops Straws
Milky Way Crispy Rolls
Cocoa Krispies Cereal Straws
Biscoff McFlurry
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