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The Herald Scotland
5 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Major snack brand releases first new crisps in over 40 years
The company has said it will be "the ultimate snack-time sidekick that'll have you reaching for more". Nik Niks announces first new crisps in over 40 years - here's how to get them in the UK The crisps, which will come in the Nice 'N' Spicy and Tangy 'N' Cheesy flavours, will be exclusively sold in Sainsbury's. A pack of nine 130-gram packets will cost around £2.50 to buy. Discussing the new offering, John McDougall, Nik Naks and Heritage Portfolio Senior Brand Manager, says: 'The launch of Twisters marks a revolutionary moment for Nik Naks – our first-ever new shape! "We've taken our iconic flavours and given them a playful new twist. We're so excited for snack lovers across the UK to try them – give them a spin!" Those wanting to snag a packet from Sainsbury's will be able to do so from October this year. Walkers unveils two new flavours as part of their core range This comes after Walkers released two new flavours as part of its core range. The new permanent flavours include Sticky Teriyaki and Masala Chicken. Discussing their new offering, a Walkers spokesperson explained: "With a balance between sweet and tangy, the new Sticky Teriyaki flavour is sure to hit your senses with an array of tastes inspired by flavours from Japan. The new Tangy 'N' Cheesy and Nice 'N' Spicy Twister crisps from Nik Naks (Image: Nik Naks) Recommended Reading: "Packing a punch of flavour, the new Masala Chicken provides a rich and spicy taste and with Tikka Masala being a firm favourite dish in the UK." Walkers' Senior Marketing Director, Wayne Newton, added: "Our development team has been on a mission for the past year to find two new flavours that meet the highest standards. "After thousands of crisps crunched, flavours tested, and bags rustled, we're pleased to bring something entirely new to the table with Sticky Teriyaki and Masala Chicken.'
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I tried Harry Kane's knobbly sticks as England star takes on Gary Lineker with his own snack brand – here's my verdict
SHOULD you put Harry Kane's knobbly stick in your mouth? SunSport's Dan King, who knows even more about savoury treats than football, put Kane's latest commercial venture to the taste test. 6 6 6 And although the England captain has surpassed Gary Lineker's goal tally for the Three Lions, he won't be beating the crisp-munching Match of the Day presenter in the supermarket aisles. If you're looking for a taste experience as potent as Kane is in front of goal, you will be disappointed. But the Bayern Munich striker's new line of 'healthy' snacks is perfectly pleasant and won't scare the kids, much like the man himself. A PITCH OF SALT The pale yellow colour is neither enticing nor repellent, and the same can be said of the flavour. It does what it says on the packet: a little bit of salt, not too much (although the nutritional information shows this is the most salty of the three varieties). It's fine. I would probably want to dunk it in a dip of some kind, but that would defeat the object of choosing something that is allegedly good for you - or at least less bad than other snacks. Rating: 4/10 SALT & VINEGOAAL Another pun that even Lineker might turn down, but my favourite of the lot. You have to be prepared to overlook their appearance. They are horribly beige, but without the promise of the pure filth that comes with a similarly-coloured pork scratching. I know my salt'n'vinegar. Although this doesn't deliver the punch of the king of all versions - McCoys, ridged for your pleasure - there is a decent tang of malt vinegar. Rating: 7/10 6 STRIKIN' HOT Let's be honest here: baked knobbly sticks are basically Nik Naks by another name. So you are immediately putting them up against the supreme NN variety, Nice 'N' Spicy. And much like Kane's old club Tottenham, these really are a distant second best. Again, the flavour is fine, but there's just not enough of it. If you tell me something is going to be hot, I want to really feel that heat. A bit of spice lingers in the after-taste, but not enough to excite me. Rating 5/10 6 Harry Kane leaves fans stunned by his German and fans are convinced it is a major hint over transfer future OVERALL VERDICT If you're a parent looking for something to keep your kids quiet, without stuffing them full of salt and fat, then this could work (as long as you watch the portion size). Children often don't like strong flavours anyway and the football link might persuade them to overlook any disappointment in that aspect. But if you're planning a Bank Holiday weekend spread in the sunshine, there are tastier and cheaper ways to hit the back of the net. Despite what Kane says on the back of the packets, they are not "insanely delicious". Paying £2 per bag? That would be crazy.
