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Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fan favourite Walkers crips flavour set to make nationwide comeback
A beloved crisp flavour is set to return to shelves across the UK following sky-high demand from consumers. Shoppers will be able to pick up Walkers Worcester Sauce crisps again as soon as next week, after the flavour was discontinued indefinitely in 2022. The news comes after the snack giant launched a limited edition run of the flavour in its home town, Worcester. Fans of the umami sauce were able to pick up a packet from one off-licence only, as the city celebrated its iconic product. One superfan, Katie Barnes from Kent said on the day: 'Today's my 28th birthday and what better way to celebrate than with the taste of my favourite crisps. I've been waiting years for this moment, as I used to constantly go on about the Worcester Sauce flavour. I took a day off work and travelled over 150 miles to secure the goods - it's the best birthday present ever!!' But those who couldn't make the journey expressed their dismay at missing out. On Instagram, user @tripleeatsfood exclaimed 'NATION WIDE RELEASE NEEDED RIGHT NOW!!!,' while @krissie.p74 said: 'Bring them back everywhere. Best crisps ever.'* Walkers has now paid heed to calls, relaunching the flavour in retailers across the UK from Monday 17 March. Worcestershire Sauce was created by pharmacists John Wheeley Lea and William Henry Perrins, who combined vinegar, anchovies, garlic and other ingredients to create the original version of the sauce that would go on to take the world by storm. To this day, it is still produced in the Midland Road factory that the pair built, and distributed in the US, Canada and beyond. The brand's collaborations with Walkers had been a mainstay on British shelves for many years, but shoppers began noticing a gradual decline in its availability. Following intense questioning on social media, the crisp brand's Twitter / X account said: 'Hi, we're sorry but Worcester Sauce flavour is no longer part of our range.' Dismay ensued as many expressed their disappointment at the loss of their favourite flavour. One social media user said: 'Errrrr what?!!! Walkers have discontinued making the Worcester Sauce flavour crisps. This is a crime!' Even money expert Martin Lewis weighed in on the debate, taking a characteristically pragmatic approach and recommending fans instead try the Worcestershire Sauce offering from Seabrook crisps. Other brands that sell crisps in the iconic flavour include Tayto, M&S own brand, and even Walkers' own French Fries spin-off. Sharing the news of the relaunch, a release from Walkers said: 'On reflection, maybe we shouldn't have just limited the sale of Walkers Worcester Sauce flavoured crisps to only one store in Worcester. 'So, we've decided that your favourite Walkers Worcester Sauce flavour crisps will land on shelves at retailers all over the UK from Monday 17th March onwards. 'We're working hard to make them available for everyone to enjoy the beloved flavour - which is now even more Worcestershire-y with Lea & Perrins' iconic sauce.
The Independent
11-03-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Fan favourite Walkers crips flavour set to make nationwide comeback
A beloved crisp flavour is set to return to shelves across the UK following sky-high demand from consumers. Shoppers will be able to pick up Walkers Worcester Sauce crisps again as soon as next week, after the flavour was discontinued indefinitely in 2022. The news comes after the snack giant launched a limited edition run of the flavour in its home town, Worcester. Fans of the umami sauce were able to pick up a packet from one off-licence only, as the city celebrated its iconic product. One superfan, Katie Barnes from Kent said on the day: 'Today's my 28th birthday and what better way to celebrate than with the taste of my favourite crisps. I've been waiting years for this moment, as I used to constantly go on about the Worcester Sauce flavour. I took a day off work and travelled over 150 miles to secure the goods - it's the best birthday present ever!!' But those who couldn't make the journey expressed their dismay at missing out. On Instagram, user @tripleeatsfood exclaimed 'NATION WIDE RELEASE NEEDED RIGHT NOW!!!,' while @krissie.p74 said: 'Bring them back everywhere. Best crisps ever.'* Walkers has now paid heed to calls, relaunching the flavour in retailers across the UK from Monday 17 March. Worcestershire Sauce was created by pharmacists John Wheeley Lea and William Henry Perrins, who combined vinegar, anchovies, garlic and other ingredients to create the original version of the sauce that would go on to take the world by storm. To this day, it is still produced in the Midland Road factory that the pair built, and distributed in the US, Canada and beyond. The brand's collaborations with Walkers had been a mainstay on British shelves for many years, but shoppers began noticing a gradual decline in its availability. Following intense questioning on social media, the crisp brand's Twitter / X account said: 'Hi, we're sorry but Worcester Sauce flavour is no longer part of our range.' Dismay ensued as many expressed their disappointment at the loss of their favourite flavour. One social media user said: 'Errrrr what?!!! Walkers have discontinued making the Worcester Sauce flavour crisps. This is a crime!' Even money expert Martin Lewis weighed in on the debate, taking a characteristically pragmatic approach and recommending fans instead try the Worcestershire Sauce offering from Seabrook crisps. Other brands that sell crisps in the iconic flavour include Tayto, M&S own brand, and even Walkers' own French Fries spin-off. Sharing the news of the relaunch, a release from Walkers said: 'On reflection, maybe we shouldn't have just limited the sale of Walkers Worcester Sauce flavoured crisps to only one store in Worcester. 'So, we've decided that your favourite Walkers Worcester Sauce flavour crisps will land on shelves at retailers all over the UK from Monday 17th March onwards. 'We're working hard to make them available for everyone to enjoy the beloved flavour - which is now even more Worcestershire-y with Lea & Perrins' iconic sauce.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Beloved Walkers' flavour returns to UK – but there's only one place you can buy it
A fondly-remembered crisp flavour is set to make its return to the UK next week after years off shelves – but with one major catch. For a limited time, snack fans will be able to pick up a packet of Walkers Worcester Sauce crisps for the first time since they were discontinued in 2022. Many were dismayed at the disappearance of the classic British flavour, but can now experience it once again. That is, if they're willing to make the trip to Worcester, the only place the new flavour will be available to buy. The single stockist in the country will be Charlie's Convenience Store, an unsuspecting off-licence just north of the city centre. Expect long queues on Barbourne Road as Worcestershire Sauce fanatics descend on the West Midlands city on Tuesday 4 March. The location is famous for being the birthplace of the oft-mispronounced umami-conjuring condiment in 1837. It was created by pharmacists John Wheeley Lea and William Henry Perrins, who combined vinegar, anchovies, garlic and other ingredients to create the original version of the sauce that would go on to take the world by storm. To this day, it is still produced in the Midland Road factory that the pair built, and distributed in the US, Canada and beyond. The brand's collaborations with Walkers had been a mainstay on British shelves for many years, but shoppers began noticing a gradual decline in its availability. Following intense questioning on social media, the crisp brand's Twitter / X account said: 'Hi, we're sorry but Worcester Sauce flavour is no longer part of our range.' Dismay ensued as many expressed their disappointment at the loss of their favourite flavour. One social media user said: 'Errrrr what?!!! Walkers have discontinued making the Worcester Sauce flavour crisps. This is a crime!' Even money expert Martin Lewis weighed in on the debate, taking a characteristically pragmatic approach and recommending fans instead try the Worcestershire Sauce offering from Seabrook crisps. Other brands that sell crisps in the iconic flavour include Tayto, M&S own brand, and even Walkers' own French Fries spin-off. But for those for whom these offerings are just not the same, they can head to Worcester next week to relive the glory days and get their hands on that iconic purple packet. They have to act fast though, as the flavour will only be available while stocks last. A statement from Walkers reads: 'They're back. They're even more Worcestershire-y with Lea & Perrins sauce. But they're only being sold in Worcester. 'A limited supply will be exclusively available at Charlie's Convenience Store, 59 Barbourne Road, Worcester. See you there on Tuesday 4th March, 10am.' The event marks only the latest Walkers-Heinz collaboration, with the brand last year teaming up with the condiment giant to produce ketchup, salad cream, and even baked bean flavour crisps.
The Independent
28-02-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Beloved Walkers' flavour returns to UK – but there's only one place you can buy it
A fondly-remembered crisp flavour is set to make its return to the UK next week after years off shelves – but with one major catch. For a limited time, snack fans will be able to pick up a packet of Walkers Worcester Sauce crisps for the first time since they were discontinued in 2022. Many were dismayed at the disappearance of the classic British flavour, but can now experience it once again. That is, if they're willing to make the trip to Worcester, the only place the new flavour will be available to buy. The single stockist in the country will be Charlie's Convenience Store, an unsuspecting off-licence just north of the city centre. Expect long queues on Barbourne Road as Worcestershire Sauce fanatics descend on the West Midlands city on Tuesday 4 March. The location is famous for being the birthplace of the oft-mispronounced umami-conjuring condiment in 1837. It was created by pharmacists John Wheeley Lea and William Henry Perrins, who combined vinegar, anchovies, garlic and other ingredients to create the original version of the sauce that would go on to take the world by storm. To this day, it is still produced in the Midland Road factory that the pair built, and distributed in the US, Canada and beyond. The brand's collaborations with Walkers had been a mainstay on British shelves for many years, but shoppers began noticing a gradual decline in its availability. Following intense questioning on social media, the crisp brand's Twitter / X account said: 'Hi, we're sorry but Worcester Sauce flavour is no longer part of our range.' Dismay ensued as many expressed their disappointment at the loss of their favourite flavour. One social media user said: 'Errrrr what?!!! Walkers have discontinued making the Worcester Sauce flavour crisps. This is a crime!' Even money expert Martin Lewis weighed in on the debate, taking a characteristically pragmatic approach and recommending fans instead try the Worcestershire Sauce offering from Seabrook crisps. Other brands that sell crisps in the iconic flavour include Tayto, M&S own brand, and even Walkers' own French Fries spin-off. But for those for whom these offerings are just not the same, they can head to Worcester next week to relive the glory days and get their hands on that iconic purple packet. They have to act fast though, as the flavour will only be available while stocks last. A statement from Walkers reads: 'They're back. They're even more Worcestershire-y with Lea & Perrins sauce. But they're only being sold in Worcester. 'A limited supply will be exclusively available at Charlie's Convenience Store, 59 Barbourne Road, Worcester. See you there on Tuesday 4th March, 10am.' The event marks only the latest Walkers-Heinz collaboration, with the brand last year teaming up with the condiment giant to produce ketchup, salad cream, and even baked bean flavour crisps.
