Spicy Tomato Snaps - Discontinued

[Ham_and_Jam]

Just had word from my trusted wholesaler contact that these are being discontinued by Walkers, with the last production run happening this week.

One of my favourite snacks since childhood and a best seller in our shop (and our wholesalers), I can’t fathom why they would drop such a good product.

Any other lovers of this product should get a few extra last bags, as they only have a 3 month shelf life. So expect them to disappear completely from the shelves before Christmas this year.

[MonkeyBusiness]

Thanks for the heads up. Agree they are top tier crisps.

I still can't believe Brannigans stopped the beef and mustard!

[The Gauge]

I've searched for these in two large supermarkets without success, maybe have nave disappeared already?

[Ham_and_Jam]

The Gauge said:

I've searched for these in two large supermarkets without success, maybe have nave disappeared already?

I have a retail business. I ve just taken the last 8 boxes from their stock today.

I ve been told they have 100 more boxes coming this week, the final batch.

I ll be getting another 30-40 boxes then thats it.

You ll just need to find an independent that stock them.

[mikef]

I'm still mourning the loss of Walters Puffs

[The Gauge]

mikef said:

I'm still mourning the loss of Walters Puffs

and fruit Clubs

[sherman]

Is this a regional thing as I have never seen these crisps before.
Not sure we got them in Scotland?

[Ham_and_Jam]

sherman said:

Is this a regional thing as I have never seen these crisps before.
Not sure we got them in Scotland?

Possibly never made them that far?

I’ve been buying them for the last 40 years, a childhood favourite

[Jer_1974]

sherman said:

Is this a regional thing as I have never seen these crisps before.
Not sure we got them in Scotland?

Never seen them in Scotland. We had Jaws tomato crisps in school in the 80's, but not seen them since leaving school.

[Ham_and_Jam]

Jer_1974 said:

Never seen them in Scotland. We had Jaws tomato crisps in school in the 80's, but not seen them since leaving school.

You’ve definitely missed out. Stonking snack

[MOMACC]

The Aldi own version are pretty good

[Jer_1974]

Ham_and_Jam said:

Jer_1974 said:

Never seen them in Scotland. We had Jaws tomato crisps in school in the 80's, but not seen them since leaving school.

You ve definitely missed out. Stonking snack

I am down south at the weekend, so I will have a look.

[Ham_and_Jam]

MOMACC said:

The Aldi own version are pretty good

Didn’t realise they did a dupe of Snaps. Will have a look.

[MonkeyBusiness]

Just bought a box on eBay after seeing an article yesterday confirming the end.

[The Gauge]

MonkeyBusiness said:

Just bought a box on eBay after seeing an article yesterday confirming the end.

Good call, I've just ordered a couple of boxes to collect at an Argos store so I don't have to be home for the delivery.
I just need to find an abandoned box of Fruit Clubs now

[dickymint]

Ham_and_Jam said:

sherman said:

Is this a regional thing as I have never seen these crisps before.
Not sure we got them in Scotland?

Possibly never made them that far?

I ve been buying them for the last 40 years, a childhood favourite

They're quite new in my area (Monmouthshire) only saw and bought them about 2 years ago as I love tomato sauce crisps.

Edit: seems like Walkers made them back in the day!

Edited by dickymint on Sunday 2nd November 15:49