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South Wales Argus
13 hours ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Aldi confirms discontinued Prawn Cocktail Crisps will return
The supermarket giant, which has been named the UK's cheapest for the last four years, has discontinued several different products in 2025. These include the likes of its: Discontinued UK chocolates and sweets But shoppers were left fuming when Aldi confirmed its Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Hand Cooked Crisps had also been discontinued. One person, posting on X (formerly Twitter), said: "@AldiUK what's happened to the prawn cocktail crisps? Bring them back please! Are they only sold around Christmas?" To which an Aldi spokesperson replied: "Hi there. We have discontinued this product. Sorry for any disappointment. "We can certainly let our buying team know you are looking for them!" The disappointed shopper added: "Please do!!! I've been searching for them - I hate prawns but these crisps were amazing and addictive ha!" Hi there. We have discontinued this product. Sorry for any disappointment. We can certainly let our buying team know you are looking for them! - Cian — Aldi Stores UK (@AldiUK) June 11, 2025 As well as "addictive", the prawn cocktail crisps have also been described as "The Best Crisps Ever", by a user on Threads, and even featured on Good Housekeeping's list of the best crisps for picnic and BBQ season in 2024. The crisps were said to be a mixture of "sweet and tangy tomato and prawn" flavours, creating a "pleasing balance of sweet, salty, acidic and smoky", according to Good Housekeeping taste testers. Aldi's Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Crisps are set to return to stores later this year. (Image: Aldi) Aldi's prawn cocktail crisps to return later this year Following the disarray caused, Aldi has now revealed it plans to bring back its Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Hand Cooked Crisps later this year. RECOMMENDED READING: Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, Julie Ashfield, said: 'We always do our best to listen and meet our customers' requests. "These crisps are clearly a fan favourite, so we are excited to bring the flavour back — watch this space'. An exact date as to when the "addictive" crisps will return to UK stores is yet to be revealed. For those fans who can't wait, there is an alternative - Aldi Snackrite Prawn Cocktail Crisps.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Aldi confirms ‘addictive' discontinued crisps will return in months after shopper fury
ALDI is bringing back "addictive" crisps in a matter of months after they were axed. Shoppers were left distraught after spotting the Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Crisps missing from shelves earlier this year. The 150g bag cost £1.09 and came as part of the discounter's premium range. But the picky bits are set to make a comeback later this year, Aldi has confirmed, following customer fury. Julie Ashfield, chief commercial officer at Aldi UK, said: 'We always do our best to listen and meet our customers' requests. "These crisps are clearly a fan favourite, so we are excited to bring the flavour back — watch this space." Aldi has not revealed an exact date the crisps will be available but is urging customers to keep an eye on its website and store shelves. It comes after eagle-eyed customers took to social media earlier this month to ask where the crisps, based on the classic British starter, had gone. One, posting on X, said: "What's happened to the prawn cocktail crisps? Bring them back please!" Shoppers who can't wait for the Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail crisps, branded "addictive" and "amazing", to be reintroduced to shelves can buy one alternative. Aldi also sells the more budget Snackrite Prawn Cocktail crisps, with packs of six smaller bags costing 89p. It is not the first time Aldi has axed a product customers love. It recently quietly removed the Specially Selected Caramel Layered Yogurt from its shelves. Shoppers only discovered the yogurt was discontinued after struggling to find it in their local shop. The German discounter has dropped Deli Smoked Pork Sausage and Deli Smoked Reduced Fat Pork Sausage 160g packs from many of its shelves as well. ITEMS MAKING A COMEBACK Retailers often bring back nostalgic and previously discontinued items, based on customer demand and appetite. Discos, owned by KP Snacks, is bringing back its beloved pickled onion flavour that was last seen on shelves in the noughties. The savoury bites will be sold in convenience shops across the UK from August 27. The 70g bag costs £1.35. Meanwhile, White chocolate Maltesers made a grand return to shelves earlier this year after a 10-year hiatus. A 30g bag is currently available to buy in Morrisons for £1.05, while a larger 74g pouch costs £1.75. Elsewhere, Opal Fruits, which were rebranded as Starburst in 1998, are available from Sainsbury's for £1.25. Why are products axed or recipes changed? ANALYSIS by chief consumer reporter James Flanders. Food and drinks makers have been known to tweak their recipes or axe items altogether. They often say that this is down to the changing tastes of customers. There are several reasons why this could be done. For example, government regulation, like the "sugar tax," forces firms to change their recipes. Some manufacturers might choose to tweak ingredients to cut costs. They may opt for a cheaper alternative, especially when costs are rising to keep prices stable. For example, Tango Cherry disappeared from shelves in 2018. It has recently returned after six years away but as a sugar-free version. Fanta removed sweetener from its sugar-free alternative earlier this year. Suntory tweaked the flavour of its flagship Lucozade Original and Orange energy drinks. While the amount of sugar in every bottle remains unchanged, the supplier swapped out the sweetener aspartame for sucralose.
The Sun
15-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Aldi shoppers devastated after discounter axes ‘addictive' crisp flavour
ALDI has axed a popular crisp flavour leaving shoppers devastated. Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Crisps have now permanently disappeared from the discounter's shelves. The savoury snack was made with British potatoes and part of its premium food range. A packet cost around £1 and was only sold in Aldi. Eagle-eyed customers took to social media to find out what happened to the delight. Writing on X, one customer said: "What's happened to the prawn cocktail crisps? Bring them back please!." A spokesperson confirmed in a response to the customer that the crisp flavour was no more. They said: "We have discontinued this product. Sorry for any disappointment." An Aldi spokesperson also told The Sun: 'We continually review our range of products to make sure we're meeting the needs of Aldi shoppers. "We understand that some customers were disappointed to see the Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Crisps go. They added: "But the Snackrite Prawn Cocktail Crisps are a great alternative in our stores that continue to prove really popular with shoppers.' The move will come as a blow to shoppers who have described them as "amazing" and "addictive". Another fan said the crisps had the "most flavour" of any on the sad. While a third said: "I'm not exaggerating to say they were the best I'd ever tasted (in any flavour). We need people to demand a return." It is not the first time Aldi has axed a product customers love. Aldi quietly removed the Specially Selected Caramel Layered Yogurt from its shelves. Shoppers only discovered the yogurt was discontinued after failing to find it in their local shop. The German discounter has dropped Deli Smoked Pork Sausage and Deli Smoked Reduced Fat Pork Sausage 160g packs from many of its shelves. OTHER DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS Aldi is not the only grocer which has shaken up the products it sells on shelves. Tesco eight packs of beef sausages are no more after it is understood the supermarket stopped stocking them. The meaty item is also showing as "currently out of stock" on the chain's website. Customers can still buy six packs of Tesco Finest Aberdeen Angus Beef Sausages for £3 and four packs of Tesco Finest Pork and Beef smoked sausages for £4. Elsewhere, Asda's store brand The sauce, which is usually served with steak, was a fan favourite with shoppers. Why are products axed or recipes changed? ANALYSIS by chief consumer reporter James Flanders. Food and drinks makers have been known to tweak their recipes or axe items altogether. They often say that this is down to the changing tastes of customers. There are several reasons why this could be done. For example, government regulation, like the "sugar tax," forces firms to change their recipes. Some manufacturers might choose to tweak ingredients to cut costs. They may opt for a cheaper alternative, especially when costs are rising to keep prices stable. For example, Tango Cherry disappeared from shelves in 2018. It has recently returned after six years away but as a sugar-free version. Fanta removed sweetener from its sugar-free alternative earlier this year. Suntory tweaked the flavour of its flagship Lucozade Original and Orange energy drinks. While the amount of sugar in every bottle remains unchanged, the supplier swapped out the sweetener aspartame for sucralose.
