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Heinz confirms it has discontinued ‘amazing’ handy lunchtime staples leaving shoppers devastated
It's not the only item Heinz has recently discontinued
SHOPPERS have been left in pieces after Heinz confirmed it has axed a popular condiment.
Easy-to-use spray salad dressings have been discontinued, the food brand said.
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Fans contacted Heinz after being unable to find the range on shelves.
On social media platforms, one shopper said: "Hi, I recently discovered your Zesty Lemon salad dressing spray, but now can't seem to find it in stores."
Another added: "Will you be producing any more of your fabulous Chilli & Lime salad dressing (spray)?
"Tried locally & online but can’t get it anywhere.. our absolute favourite go-to dressing along with your garlic & balsamic one. Please bring it back while the sun’s still here."
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Another fan asked: "Is the Chilli & Lime becoming discontinued? Struggling to find it anywhere."
And a fourth said: "What has happened to your spray salad dressings? Cannot find them anywhere?"
The company then replied: "They have been discontinued."
The shopper said "oh no" alongside a sad-faced emoji.
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The range was launched in 2020 with four flavours including chilli and lime, raspberry balsamic, zesty lemon, and balsamic with a hint of garlic.
The condiments were promoted as only having one or two calories per spritz and were available in major supermarkets.
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At the time, foodie fanatics described the range as a "game changer" and others described them as "lovely".
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 a number of 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 an alternative that's cheaper, especially when costs are rising in order 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.
Other axed Heinz favourites
Earlier this month, we reported that Heinz has also stopped producing its popular ploughman's pickle.
It comes after Heinz confirmed it has discontinued the Piccalilli Pickle condiment.
Some customers contacted Heinz after noticing that tins of Organic Baked Beans were missing from supermarket shelves.
Again shoppers contacted the brand after searching in vain for the products in supermarkets.
Big brands often switch up ranges depending on customer demand.
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For example, the salad sprays may not have been as popular as Heinz was hoping leading the brand to decide to focus on developing other new products instead.
Sometimes food companies launch limited edition flavours or products as a way of testing appetite. If successful they may gain a permanent place in a range or be quietly shelved if demand is low.
How to save money on your supermarket shop
THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop.
You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they've been reduced.
If the food is fresh, you'll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time.
Making a list should also save you money, as you'll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket.
Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too.
This means ditching "finest" or "luxury" products and instead going for "own" or value" type of lines.
Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they're misshapen or imperfect.
For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50.
If you're on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too.
Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.
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