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Daily Mirror
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Major UK crisp brand launches two new flavours and confirms exact date they hit shelves
Two brand new crisp flavours have hit the shelves this week as popular popchips, owned by KP Snacks have launched the meaty offerings to shoppers - promising to add fun to any occasion Crisp fans are in for a real treat as Popchips have announced two brand new flavours hitting shelves. Popchips, branded as a 'healthier' snack have released two brand new bold flavours - peri peri chicken and chargrilled steak. Popchips are kept away from fryers and are instead cooked in a special 'pressurised chamber' and then quickly released - making them healthier than a poacket of crisps. Now KP Snacks, owner of the Popchips brand has announced the brand new offerings available now and joun the popular line-up including barbeque, sour cream & onion, sea salt & vinegar, and sea salt. Peri Peri Chicken combines the aromatic zest of herbs and savoury roast chicken, finished with a tangy burst of lime and a gentle lingering heat. For those craving a meaty crunch, Chargrilled Steak brings rich, savoury roast beef notes with a light, salty finish. Jill Leslie, assistant brand manager at popchips, said ahead of the launch: "We're really excited to introduce our latest poppin' flavours of Peri Peri Chicken and Chargrilled Steak, and can't wait for everyone to try them when they hit the shelves on July 14. Whether you're looking for a quick snack or sharing with friends, these flavours are sure to add a pop of fun to any occasion.' It's not the only crisp flavour KP Snacks have announced recently. A nostalgic and tangy crisp flavour is making a bold comeback after last being on the shelves 20 years ago, with an exact return date confirmed. Discos, the crisps owned by KP Snacks, is returning with the popular pickled onion flavour, which was last seen back in 2005, and people are chuffed. And the good news is, the return of the iconic flavour is here to stay. Fans will find the pickled onion flavoured Discos in convenience stores across the UK from August 27, and they will be priced at £1.35 for a 70g bag. Brits were so heartbroken about the disapperance of the flavour, one passionate individual went to the extreme of trying to persuade KP Snacks to bring them back some 12 years after they disappeared from shelves. Launching a petition, the super-fan wrote: "These crisps were by far the best tasting pickled onion crisps on the market! Fellow crisp lovers help bring these back! KP can you not bring them back for a trial Halloween?!" The petition was signed by 428 supporters who all agreed they should return in what was described as an "important cause". Back in 2024, one person took to X to call Discos the "best ever" in a post and gushed: "As a nation, we don't give enough credit to Discos for being some of the best crisps around." Another crisp lover chimed: "I'd sell my soul for a pack of picked onion discos..." Amy Heap, marketing manager at Discos said: "This legendary flavour has been a fan favourite for years, and its mouth-tingling tang is guaranteed to take your snack game to the next level. "Whether you've loved them forever or you're just discovering their iconic punch, we can't wait for you to tear open a bag and try them."
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Tom Grennan surprises fans at local Tesco store
This is the moment Tom Grennan surprised fans at a blind taste test at a local Tesco in his hometown. Customers at the store in Bedford were invited to sample different flavours of popchips while blindfolded. 4 Upon removing their eye coverings, they were shocked to find themselves face-to-face with their favourite pop star and locally-born celeb, 29-year-old Tom. Unbeknown to them, the Brit Awards nominated star had swapped places with a member of staff while the shoppers tried out the "better-for-you" snack. Liz Sullivan, 46, from Bedford, was overjoyed to recognise the voice of her hero - she said: 'OMG, I know whose voice that is. This is the most ridiculous day.' While Lucas Johnston, 18, from Oxfordshire, instantly identified his idol and greeted him warmly with 'How are you, boss?' Following the reveal, Tom presented lucky shoppers with VIP tickets to an exclusive gig which will take place later this month. Tom, whose new album 'Everywhere I Went, Led Me to Where I Didn't Want to Be' is released in August, said: 'Teaming up with popchips to give back a little joy to the people who have supported me from day one was amazing. 'Coming back to my hometown, where it all started for me, and pulling off this surprise for my fans was so special. 'I've got so many fond memories here.' 4 4
