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Chocolate fans go wild as 'best ever' treat axed 11 years ago is rumoured to be returning to UK shelves
Chocolate fans go wild as 'best ever' treat axed 11 years ago is rumoured to be returning to UK shelves

Daily Mail​

time19-05-2025

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  • Daily Mail​

Chocolate fans go wild as 'best ever' treat axed 11 years ago is rumoured to be returning to UK shelves

A much-loved treat is rumoured to be returning to UK shelves - prompting delight in some sweet-toothed snackers shoppers. 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 malteasers were the best thing i've ever had and i need them back.' Another added: 'Like malteasers white chocolate that was sooo good as well.' A third simply asked: 'Why did they discontinue white malteasers?' 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. It has been reported that white chocolate Maltesers will be returning to the UK in either June or July 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. Instagram users reacted with delight to a post announcing that the sweet treat is set to make a comeback 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!'

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