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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Aldi confirms ‘addictive' discontinued crisps will return in months after shopper fury
We reveal what other Aldi products have been discontinued COMEBACK CRISPS 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. 1 Aldi is bringing back its iconic Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail crisps later 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. Weetabix discontinues popular cereal flavour 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. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
South Wales Guardian
16-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Aldi discontinues Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail crisps
Aldi is the fourth-largest supermarket in the UK, and consumer champion Which? has named it the UK's cheapest supermarket for the past four years. The supermarket giant has already discontinued several products in 2025, including: Now Aldi has confirmed its Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Hand Cooked Crisps have also been discontinued. Shoppers have taken to social media questioning "what happened" to Aldi's prawn cocktail crisps. 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?" Aldi, responding to the post, confirmed the crisps have now been discontinued. 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 A 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!" Aldi's Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Crisps proved a hit with fans during their time on shelves. Aldi's Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail crisps have been described by shoppers as "the best crisps ever". (Image: One shopper, posting on Threads, described them as "The Best Crisps Ever". They also featured on Good Housekeeping's list of the best crisps for picnic and BBQ season in 2024. RECOMMENDED READING: The prawn cocktail 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. For those lovers of prawn cocktail crisps and Aldi, it's not all bad news. Aldi still sells Snackrite Prawn Cocktail Flavour Crisps. Aldi has been contacted for comment.
North Wales Chronicle
16-06-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Aldi discontinues Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail crisps
Aldi is the fourth-largest supermarket in the UK, and consumer champion Which? has named it the UK's cheapest supermarket for the past four years. The supermarket giant has already discontinued several products in 2025, including: Now Aldi has confirmed its Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Hand Cooked Crisps have also been discontinued. Shoppers have taken to social media questioning "what happened" to Aldi's prawn cocktail crisps. 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?" Aldi, responding to the post, confirmed the crisps have now been discontinued. 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 A 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!" Aldi's Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Crisps proved a hit with fans during their time on shelves. Aldi's Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail crisps have been described by shoppers as "the best crisps ever". (Image: One shopper, posting on Threads, described them as "The Best Crisps Ever". They also featured on Good Housekeeping's list of the best crisps for picnic and BBQ season in 2024. RECOMMENDED READING: The prawn cocktail 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. For those lovers of prawn cocktail crisps and Aldi, it's not all bad news. Aldi still sells Snackrite Prawn Cocktail Flavour Crisps. Aldi has been contacted for comment.
Leader Live
16-06-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Aldi discontinues Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail crisps
Aldi is the fourth-largest supermarket in the UK, and consumer champion Which? has named it the UK's cheapest supermarket for the past four years. The supermarket giant has already discontinued several products in 2025, including: Now Aldi has confirmed its Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Hand Cooked Crisps have also been discontinued. Shoppers have taken to social media questioning "what happened" to Aldi's prawn cocktail crisps. 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?" Aldi, responding to the post, confirmed the crisps have now been discontinued. 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 A 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!" Aldi's Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Crisps proved a hit with fans during their time on shelves. Aldi's Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail crisps have been described by shoppers as "the best crisps ever". (Image: One shopper, posting on Threads, described them as "The Best Crisps Ever". They also featured on Good Housekeeping's list of the best crisps for picnic and BBQ season in 2024. RECOMMENDED READING: The prawn cocktail 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. For those lovers of prawn cocktail crisps and Aldi, it's not all bad news. Aldi still sells Snackrite Prawn Cocktail Flavour Crisps. Aldi has been contacted for comment.
South Wales Argus
16-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Aldi discontinues Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail crisps
Aldi is the fourth-largest supermarket in the UK, and consumer champion Which? has named it the UK's cheapest supermarket for the past four years. The supermarket giant has already discontinued several products in 2025, including: Discontinued UK chocolates and sweets Aldi discontinues "addictive" crisps Now Aldi has confirmed its Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Hand Cooked Crisps have also been discontinued. Shoppers have taken to social media questioning "what happened" to Aldi's prawn cocktail crisps. 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?" Aldi, responding to the post, confirmed the crisps have now been discontinued. 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 A 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!" Aldi's prawn cocktail crisps described as "the best ever" Aldi's Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Crisps proved a hit with fans during their time on shelves. Aldi's Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail crisps have been described by shoppers as "the best crisps ever". (Image: One shopper, posting on Threads, described them as "The Best Crisps Ever". They also featured on Good Housekeeping's list of the best crisps for picnic and BBQ season in 2024. RECOMMENDED READING: The prawn cocktail 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. For those lovers of prawn cocktail crisps and Aldi, it's not all bad news. Aldi still sells Snackrite Prawn Cocktail Flavour Crisps. Aldi has been contacted for comment.
