Iconic sweets return to UK shops 27 years after being axed
In 1998, Opal Fruits were axed and rebranded as Starburst, with the original confectionery only making a limited return twice.
The relaunch of the individually wrapped chewy sweets has prompted much excitement from fans after manufacturer Mars Wrigley told shoppers that the previous return would be the "final time".
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According to The Sun, Florence McGivern, Skittles Senior Brand Manager, said: "Our new limited-edition Opal Fruits will be as iconic as it was in the 90s, giving fans the chance to revisit the strawberry, lemon, orange and lime flavours from decades ago.
"The nostalgia trend continues to resonate strongly with consumers, and we are giving them the chance to reconnect with memories from that time."
She added: "This limited edition follows successful runs in 2021 and 2024, and we are especially excited about this release as we continue to celebrate the rich heritage of an iconic brand."
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This comes after Doritos announced a brand new crisp flavour that shoppers are describing as "too hot to handle".
Doritos Dinamita Extra Flamin' Hot has now been released in stores across the UK.
Describing the new crisps, the Doritos website said: "Introducing Doritos Dinamita - a rolled corn snack for maximum crunch; seasoned with Extra Flamin' Hot for a deliciously intense taste experience."
The new crisps are part of the 'Extra Flamin' Hot' range by PepsiCo (Doritos owner), which includes Extra Flamin' Hot Walkers Max and Extra Flamin' Hot Wotsits Crunchy.
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