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Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Beloved chocolate treat by Mars returns to supermarket - but people say it looks more like mayonnaise
A much-loved sweet treat from the makers of some of the UK's favourite chocolate bars is back in supermarkets - but not everyone is impressed with the packaging. Mars has re-released its dessert sauce, which first hit shelves in May 2022, though some shoppers have been dismayed by its appearance. The £2 sauce, currently available in Iceland, has been criticised for looking like 'flavoured mayo' - a far less appealing prospect than a sugary syrup inspired by the famous nougat and caramel milk chocolate bar. When a fan posted a picture of the bottle on Facebook - along with images of the Bounty and Snickers versions - he was simply sharing his excitement that the sauces were 'back at Iceland'. Yet the product's packaging of a predominantly white squeezy bottle sent one shopper into a spin. 'Terrible choice of bottle colour... I thought they were flavoured mayos at first', they commented beneath the post. While the bottles all have branded labels on them, it's feasible that they could be confused with the squeezy mayonnaise products that have become popular thanks to brands like Hellmann's. Other Facebook users appeared simply excited about the return of the sweet sauce, with a number of people tagging their friends to make them aware of its reappearance. A Facebook user was confused by the packaging of the Mars dessert sauce Earlier this week, another beloved treat was rumoured to be returning to UK shelves - prompting delight in some sweet-toothed snackers. White chocolate Maltesers were launched in 2003 but were axed in 2014 with the manufacturer - Mars Wrigley citing low sales. However, many lamented the loss of the product, and a petition was launched in 2017, calling for its return, with a number of X users writing about their love of the white chocolate treat. One said: 'White chocolate Maltesers were the best thing I've ever had and i need them back.' Another added: 'Like Maltesers white chocolate that was sooo good as well.' A third simply asked: 'Why did they discontinue white Maltesers?' Now, it appears the snack may well be coming back to shops across the UK, with reports that they could be available again soon. According to influencer johns_snackreviews, the return date is not yet confirmed. In a post on Instagram, he wrote: 'White Maltesers are BACK!!!! Coming soon to the UK! 'After being discontinued from 2014, they're back after huge public demand. Expected mid June - start of July release. 'NB: dates might not be 100% accurate. Unsure which shop will have them first, but they'll be in all shops eventually.' People took to the comments section of the post to share their delight about the news. One fan of the product wrote: 'NO WAY. These were me favourite back in day I was only taking about them the other day as well. Will definitely be stocking up on these.' Another added: 'This better be real. I've wanted these bad boys to make a comeback for so long!! Remember when they used to do the buckets of them!!' X users lamented the discontinuation of the snack - more than 10 years after it was taken off shelves And a third wrote: 'NO!!!! Please don't let this be a tease!! Omg!!!!!! John I could kiss you!!' 'My favourite,' another said. While a further Instagram user wrote: 'OMG YESSS FINALLY!!!' Another added: 'Should never have even been discontinued. Hope they still taste the same.' 'This is exciting,' said a sweet-toothed fan of the snack. And a further user described it as 'a rare win for the UK'. Speaking recently to Sky News, when asked about whether white chocolate Maltesers will be making a comeback, a Mars Wrigley UK spokesperson hinted that a return could be on the cards. They said: 'We're always listening to the fans of our chocolate and fruity treats, which is why we're constantly innovating our ranges. 'Whilst White Chocolate Maltesers aren't currently on shelves, we're pleased to offer many delicious alternatives such as M&M's, and of course, our original Maltesers. 'We've always got an ear to the ground and recognise the enduring love for old favourites, so stay tuned for some epic comebacks that could be happening soon… Watch this space!'
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Benidorm bar is branded 'idiotic' for slapping group of 15 Brits across the face as they down shots
A 'wild' Benidorm bar has been slammed over its 'idiotic' drinking game - that sees boozing Brits receive a hard slap across their face when buying shots. The Wild Duck bar in the Spanish resort posted clips of a 15-strong group facing their Slap Shot experience on May 4, but many Facebook users were quick to condemn it. Footage shows men of varying ages sitting on a bar chair to down a shot before one of the standing workers throws water into their face and slaps them. Their heads can be seen turning with the force of each slap but the compilation clip ends with group members smiling and applauding. Facebook users branded the stunt 'stupid and moronic' for 'promoting and normalising violence', with some saying it's put them off visiting. The bar hit back in the comments section to claim everyone in the video paid £4 for the experience. They said it is 'good fun' with 'no malice intended' and asked those posting negative comments to 'remember we're providing a light-hearted service that we clearly advertise'. A spokesperson has since explained the idea came from a viral video shared in the staff group chat and it's since become a 'guest favourite'. The controversial video has more than 120 likes, comments and shares with the video caption ending by asking viewers 'do you think you have what it takes?'. One social media user commented: 'Until someone receives a trauma to their brain, neck and spine. What a stupid drink to optionally serve here.' A second said: 'Honestly why would you promote this sort of behaviour, you idiots. It puts me right off your bar.' A third added: 'Idiotic, moronic, stupidity at its finest, normalising violent behaviour and the bar are promoting this. Another bar to avoid.' A fourth said: 'Oh dear! I would be hitting them back.' However, one said: 'Wow, genius. I'm gonna have a couple when I get there.' Another said: 'This is what I was on about. You are doing it next time we're there. Can't wait to watch.' The bar says customers are asked if they'd prefer a 'soft or hard slap' and they're checked by staff to make sure they're okay afterwards. When a user questioned their liability if a customer was to be hurt they claimed the stunt 'fully complies with local laws and regulations'. A spokesperson for Wild Duck said: 'The Slap Shot has become a hugely popular and iconic part of The Wild Duck experience. 'We always ensure that participants fully understand what the Slap Shot involves, and they are given the choice of a soft or harder slap. 'The videos you see are often edited to keep the fun, viral energy - but what's not always shown is that immediately afterward, our team checks in with the guests to make sure they're OK and that they enjoyed the experience. 'As bar staff here, we genuinely want to give people the best possible experience - and if that includes having a Slap Shot, we won't disappoint.' Backlash over the controversial game comes after young tourists heading for Spain were recently warned over a dangerous new pub game which offers them shots for 50p if they can endure an electric shock for more than 10 seconds. The challenge, condemned by doctors as totally irresponsible and life-threatening, can be carried out as an individual or by a group who hold hands so the shock can travel from body to body. The customer has to hold on to electrodes for more than ten seconds before they can qualify for a cheap shot for themselves or their friends if they all succeed. Medics have warned that it is impossible to know if someone has an undetected heart problem and, in the worst scenario, they could die. Videos and pictures were posted on the social networks before they were withdrawn after Spanish newspaper, La Nueva Espana, revealed details of the prank. It is feared bars in other Spanish resorts might already be copying the idea or preparing to do so as a way of pulling in the crowds at the start of the main tourist season.
