Iconic 80s retro sweets back spotted on shelves for 31p over 27 years after being discontinued
Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
AN ICONIC retro sweet has been spotted on supermarket shelves for the first time in over 27 years.
The beloved 1980s classic costs just 31p to buy and was infamously discontinued by its manufacturer years ago.
4
Fans have spotted packs of Opal Fruits in stores
Credit: Facebook
4
The sweet treat was spotted on Tesco's shelves
Credit: Alamy
4
Opal Fruits were renamed to Starbursts
Credit: Sainsbury's
Opal Fruits were one of the nation's most popular sweets.
The soft, fruit-flavoured taffy products first hit the market in 1959 and came in a range of delicious flavours.
Each pack contained blackcurrant, lemon and lime, orange and strawberry treats.
However, The Wrigley Company - the products manufacturer - changed the name of the product to the iconic Starburst.
Now, Opal Fruits are only available in their original packaging as special edition promotions.
And, after 27 years, they're back on the shelves again.
One eagle-eyed shopper took to Facebook to announce the product's return.
According to him, the snacks are retailing for just 31p.
The shopper wrote: 'Bargain find in Tesco's, 31p, reduced to clear, not sure all of them are at the price.'
One excited shopper commented that the sweet treats were 'made to make your mouth water'.
Walkers launches two new permanent crisp flavours in UK stores for first time in decades
Another raved: 'Opal fruits….I loved them!'
The news comes just days after Aldi went viral for bringing back a classic sweet treat from its customers' childhoods.
The budget retailer is selling Fruit Chewy Candy bars for just 95p and they come in a variety of flavours.
Available in three varieties - namely Raspberry, Cherry and Grapefruit - each pack contains six strips of sour chew candy.
Fans of the sweet went wild on social media when their return was announced.
One said: "Oh my god I haven't eaten them since I was a child! They are amazing!"
Another added: "Please if you ever see these, I will give you the money for 10 packets, I haven't seen these since I was a child."
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Times
an hour ago
- Times
Monzo to take on Tesco and Asda with mobile phone service
Monzo is exploring harnessing its brand to offer a mobile phone service to its 12 million-plus account holders. The online bank is in talks with mobile operators about using one of their networks to offer a Monzo-branded service. Such a tie-up would put the company in competition with a number of other so-called mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), including Tesco, Asda, Sky and giffgaff. Monzo has already expanded its product range to include pensions, investments and insurance, but this would be one of its first forays outside financial services. 'Monzo is known for transforming products — and an entire industry — to deliver a great experience for customers,' a spokesperson said. 'So when we heard from our customers that mobile contracts can be a pain point, we set out to explore how we could do this the Monzo way.' The development is understood to be at an early stage with no launch date yet set. MVNOs have no physical masts or infrastructure, but buy wholesale access to the system from one of the three incumbents: the BT-owned EE, Virgin Media 02 or Vodafone Three. They then package up offerings, choosing their own service mix and pricing. • Is it game over for Britain's challenger banks? Tesco Mobile is reportedly the biggest MVNO, with as many as five million customers. Monzo plans to offer a more attractive service after listening to common complaints about mobile phone package suppliers by clients on its own community pages. Other digital finance suppliers are poised to enter the market, with Revolut and Klarna both aiming to offer mobile services. Octopus, the energy supplier, is also examining a mobile offering, according to the Financial Times, which first reported Monzo's interest. Monzo, founded in 2015, is one of the fastest-growing digital banks in Britain, with customer numbers growing by 2.4 million to more than 12 million in the year to March. Revenues were up by 48 per cent to £1.2 billion in the same period, with deposits pushing through the £16 billion mark. Underlying profits grew eightfold to £114 million. • Community Fibre eyes mobile market launch to rival big networks It has already launched tie-ups with other providers, forming an alliance with BlackRock to sell a range of exchange-traded funds — low-cost investment products. Other tie-ups include contents insurance using Chubb and travel insurance using Zurich. As a branchless bank, most of Monzo's customers use mobile phones to go into their accounts. The Financial Conduct Authority fined the bank £21 million last month for a string of weaknesses in safeguards to prevent money laundering over a period of almost four years up to June 2022 — failings now 'firmly in the past', Monzo said.
Scottish Sun
2 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Major high street fashion retailer to close ANOTHER Scots store months after four branches shut
In February, we told how the clothing brand, which started in Glasgow in 1992, was closing four stores. OUT OF FASHION Major high street fashion retailer to close ANOTHER Scots store months after four branches shut Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) QUIZ is preparing to shut another one of its stores in Scotland, it has emerged. The latest move from the fashion retailer follows the closure of other stores. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Quiz is preparing to close another one of its Scottish stores Credit: Alamy 2 The women's clothing brand has faced financial difficulties in recent times Credit: Alamy In February, we told how the clothing brand, which started in Glasgow in 1992, was closing four stores. The shutters were pulled down on outlets in Dundee, Falkirk, Glasgow and Motherwell. But the women's fashion firm is preparing to close its Union Square store in Aberdeen, as reported by the P&J. Clearance sale signs have appeared in the store's windows in recent days. The notices inform shoppers that 'all stock must go' but it is not clear when the premises will shut. Quiz was bought in a pre-pack insolvency deal, which has seen new owners Orion save dozens of shops. Administrators closed 23 shops across the UK and Ireland which were deemed "loss-making or unsustainable". After Quiz fell into administration, CEO, Sheraz Ramzan, said: 'The Board took the difficult decision to appoint administrators to Zandra Retail Limited in light of the continuing challenging trading conditions impacting the Group's performance. "We are deeply sorry to those affected by the store closures, including our retail colleagues. "However, this decision will put the business in a more sustainable footing for the future and protect several hundred jobs as a result.' Lidl to sell handy garden tool in Middle Aisle and it's £65 cheaper than Bosch version The crisis-hit firm was restructured in 2020, but a major blow came last December. The company halved in value since the start of that month, shortly before delisting from the stock market to save costs its value had shrank to just £3.6 million. The retailer also experienced disappointing sales over the key festive period.
Scottish Sun
2 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Popular sweets brand has brought back nostalgic flavour & it's already on supermarket shelves
There's a lot of love for this treat SO SWEET Popular sweets brand has brought back nostalgic flavour & it's already on supermarket shelves Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR sweet originally launched as a one-off celebration for Valentine's Day has been brought back to the market for good. The tasty treats are already being snapped up on supermarket shelves. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The favourites are now on sale for good after calls from the public The decision by British sweet maker Swizzels to bring back Squashies Love Hearts comes after demand from the public. The beloved classic costs from just £1.15 a packet and are now available in Morrison's, Sainbury's and Asda. Swizzels, which manufactures the sweet, is the UK's largest family-owned independent sweet maker. Texture and shape It is also one of the few confectionary makers still to make sweets in the UK. The sweet's unusual mix of texture and shape proved a hit with consumers after its launch for Valentine's Day in 2012. Squashies Love Hearts mix together the soft and foamy texture of Squashies with the well-known design of Love Hearts, which has been used on everything from T-shirts to birthday cards. They are now available in six fruity flavours, including Pineapple, Lime and Blackcurrant. Other available flavours include Lemon, Cherry, and Orange. Clare Lynch, senior brand manager at Swizzels, said the company was prompted to bring the sweets back for good following public demand. "What began as a limited-edition launch for Valentine's Day has resulted in one of our most requested products to date and we couldn't ignore the calls from consumers for the return of this iconic combination," said Clare. The sweet manufacturer has also launched its own set of Squashies Love Hearts emojis to commemorate their return to stores. Walkers launches two new permanent crisp flavours in UK stores for first time in decades Sweet makers have realised bringing back brands that were once popular with the public but since discontinued can prove to be a hit with consumers. Iconic retro sweets Opal Fruits, for example, have been spotted on supermarket shelves for the first time in more than 27 years. The beloved 1980s classic costs just 31p to buy and was infamously discontinued by its manufacturer years ago. Opal Fruits were one of the nation's most popular sweets. The soft, fruit-flavoured taffy products first hit the market in 1959 and came in a range of delicious flavours. A touch of flavour Each pack contained blackcurrant, lemon and lime, orange and strawberry treats. However, The Wrigley Company – the products manufacturer – changed the name of the product to Starburst. Opal Fruits are only available in their original packaging as special edition promotions. Aldi has also brought back an iconic retro sweet that shoppers remember having when they were kids. Fritt Chewy Candy bars have been spotted on shelves at the discount supermarket. They're currently selling for 95p each.
