‘God tier’ crisps will return to shelves within DAYS after Walkers discontinued fan-favourite flavour
A "GOD tier" crips flavour is returning to shop shelves and fans can hardly wait.
Marmite makers have confirmed that Marmite crisps are on the way just days after Walkers announced it would no longer produce its version.
Now the brand has teamed up with Tayto Group to launch a range of branded crisps and snacks.
Marmite Crisps, will be on shop shelves from February 12 for £2.
Followed by Cheese & Marmite Puffs, £2 and Marmite Tortillas, £2.25 which will be available to grocery and convenience channels in April.
The brand recently shared a Facebook and Instagram post with a hand holding a single crisp.
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Marmite said: “Coming soon…”
Unsurprisingly excitement erupted across both social media platforms with thousands of likes and hundreds of comments.
One Facebook user said: “I’d love to see Marmite Pringles!”
Another said: “Marmite you are saving the day! My mum will be so happy! I’ve been trying to buy her a box before the old version disappears thank you thank you.”
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“Excellent!! I’m all in,” said a third user.
An Instagram user claimed the product would be: “Perfect with a cheese sandwich.”
“Bring it on!” said someone else.
A third user cried: “Omg!! This makes me so happy.”
Jolanda Wells, licensing manager, at Unilever told The Sun: “The nation of Marmite lovers can rejoice as Marmite crisps will continue to be on shelves nationwide, featuring a new and improved flavour
profile and a striking, fully Marmite-branded pack.
"Our great new partnership with Tayto allows us to deliver an exciting pipeline of tasty Marmite innovation we know consumers will love.
“Marmite crisps are a firm favourite with Marmite lovers, but they are also great for the ‘first-timers’ who are a bit unsure whether they want to buy a jar of the black stuff or not.
"We expect new products and new flavours, like cheese, to drive trial with new shoppers and therefore also drive category growth.”
Matt Smith marketing director at Tayto Group said: “We are delighted to be working with such an iconic British brand and are excited to be bringing this wide range of great-tasting snacks to shelves across the country.”
If you looking to get your hands on these you may need to shop around whilst they start rolling out.
Bear in mind prices may vary from store to store.
It comes days after The Sun exclusively revealed that Walkers had discontinued its Marmite crisp flavour at the end of last year.
The 20-year crisp flavour has slowly been disappearing off shelves and fans were left devastated.
Marmite is owned by Unilever and the brand does produce its own Marmite-flavored snacks range.
Cheese lovers can get cheddar cheese and Marmite bites, which is British Ilchester cheddar blended with Marmite and comes in a pack of five for £1.50.
Fans can also get Marmite oven-baked cashews, we found a 90g bag priced at £2.50 on Ocado.
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If you’re a snack lover it’s worth noting there are quite a few crisps that Walkers have discontinued in the last few months.
The snack maker apologised to Walkers lovers who said they couldn't locate their favourite Smiths Cheese Moments crisps anywhere.
In October Walkers axed its hugely popular Worcester sauce flavour and fans claimed "their sandwiches were ruined."
Fans also said goodbye to Max Fiercely Flamin Hot crisps in November as well as the Beef and Onion flavour.
In December Walkers discontinued its Sensations Regal Lamb and Mint crisps.
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