Walkers CONFIRMS return of popular crisps flavour after being axed from shelves – but there’s a big catch
WALKERS have confirmed the return of a beloved fan-favourite crisp, but there is a hefty catch if you want to get your hands on it.
The snack giant is bringing back its iconic Worcester Sauce flavour, The Sun can reveal.
This time, the snack will be made in collaboration with Lea & Perrins, the maker of one of the most famous Worcester sauces in the UK.
The tangy flavour was axed two years ago, leaving fans heartbroken.
At the time, many fans took to social media to slam the crisp maker for its decision.
In a post on X, formally Twitter, one user said: "You made a grave error dropping Worcester Sauce and I hope this hits your profits HARD.”
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But just this week, the Walkers account has started to reply to these sorts of posts, telling fans to keep their eyes peeled and to check their DMs.
In a post hinting at its return, many fans left comments sharing their excitement.
One wrote: "Day has been made omfg."
While another said: "OMG! So exciting. Travesty that these were discontinued."
While a third said: "Oh my goodness! Heaven."
And now the company has confirmed it is bringing back the crisp flavour, but it may not be the exact announcement some where looking for.
That is because fans looking to get their hands on the starchy delight may need to act fast and travel.
The product is only being sold in Worcester in one specific shop.
Walkers has confirmed a limited supply will be exclusively available at Charlie’s Convenience Store, 59 Barbourne Road, Worcester.
It appears they will only be available to buy on Tuesday March 4 from 10am.
That gives punters just five days to plan their trip to the West Midlands town.
The Sun has asked Walkers how much the crisps will cost when they make a brief return and will update this piece when we hear more.
CANCELLED WALKERS CRISPS
Walkers has a history of cancelling certain flavours before bringing them back.
In 2024, the crisp giant announced the return of another fan-favourite – BBQ Sauce.
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The popular flavour was launched in the 1990s but was discontinued before making a heroic comeback.
Why are products axed or recipes changed?
ANALYSIS by chief consumer reporter James Flanders.
Food and drinks makers have been known to tweak their recipes or axe items altogether.
They often say that this is down to the changing tastes of customers.
There are several reasons why this could be done.
For example, government regulation, like the "sugar tax," forces firms to change their recipes.
Some manufacturers might choose to tweak ingredients to cut costs.
They may opt for a cheaper alternative, especially when costs are rising to keep prices stable.
For example, Tango Cherry disappeared from shelves in 2018.
It has recently returned after six years away but as a sugar-free version.
Fanta removed sweetener from its sugar-free alternative earlier this year.
Suntory tweaked the flavour of its flagship Lucozade Original and Orange energy drinks.
While the amount of sugar in every bottle remains unchanged, the supplier swapped out the sweetener aspartame for sucralose.