GONE GONE
M&S axes iconic Colin the Caterpillar sweet that shoppers say was the ‘best’
We also reveal which popular M&S sweet has returned just in time for Christmas
M&S has axed some of its popular Colin the Caterpillar sweets leaving shoppers devastated.
Nearly every Brit will know the name Colin the Caterpillar, along with its iconic gummy sweet range in the shape of our fuzzy friend.
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However, M&S has confirmed that it is quietly axing the Colin The Caterpillar Fizzy Rainbow sweets to the disappointment of many.
Earlier today one fan took to X, formerly known as Twitter to question what had happened to their much loved treat: "Looked everywhere for the Fizzy Rainbow Colins, are they gone for good??
"They were the best along with original veggie percy."
In response, a spokesperson for M&S said: "Hi, I've had a look and while they are showing in a few stores, the stock is very low so it looks as though these are being discontinued sadly.
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"It may just be to make room for more seasonal lines so hopefully you'll see these back again in future."
The unhappy shopper replied: "Yeah please tell the appropriate dept to bring them back! Thanks."
M&S confirmed to The Sun that the fizzy colins were delisted in July to make room for some "amazing and exciting" new products.
There are currently around 10 Colin-themed sweets in the caterpillar sweets range left, but sadly, the fizzy rainbows will soon no longer be part of the range.
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The sweets were rainbow in colour with a sour sugary coating and despite some shoppers claiming the sweets were "too chewy", others rated them a "15 out of 10".
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Suitable for veggies and vegans, they earned rave reviews.
One shopper said: "Fizzy, tangy, sugary, exactly what you want."
While another wrote: "These candies are incredible. The texture is delightful.
"The sour sugar coating almost crunches as you bite into them but they're gummy candies so they become chewy deliciousness, as you'd expect with sour gummy candy.
It comes after M&S stealthily axed another item from its popular range of caterpillar sweets.
In July, the retailer said goodbye to the Colin and Connie "Together Forever" sweets.
The sweets in the Colin and Connie pack were fruit gums with a love heart in the middle.
A few years ago Connie also used to have her own packs of sweets, which were sour berry-flavoured gums, similar to M&S' Percy Pig Phizzy Pigtails.
Thankfully, the Percy Pig Phizzy Pigtails are still available for purchase via Ocado, however, Percy Pig Phizzy Chew's were also axed in July.
Like the Colin The Caterpillar Fizzy Rainbow's, Colin and Connie's "Together Forever" sweets earned gleaming reviews.
One devastated shopper said: "What happened to Connie the Caterpillar sweets? I can’t find them anywhere and they were SO good!"
A second said: "Any plans to bring back the Connie curly berry gums @marksandspencer? They were my absolute favourite of your veggie range."
And a third added: "Potentially an unpopular opinion but I think @marksandspencer Connie the Caterpillar sweets are better than Percy Pigs."
When The Sun approached the retailer, it said it was committed to Connie the Caterpillar and she will be appearing in future product launches.
Thankfully, it isn't all doom and gloom as earlier this week M&S kept their word and produced a fabulous Christmas edition of the much loved Percy Pig sweets.
News of the return of the sweet was posted on the Newfoodsuk Facebook page.
It read: "Percy Pig and Family pack spotted at M&S!!."
The post racked up hundreds of likes and fans could not contain themselves.
One excited shopper said: "Get these on the Christmas shopping list!!."
Another replied: "They’re back!!"
A third commented: "You can get me some for Xmas."
To find your local M&S store head to the website and click Find a store on the top right.
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We always recommend checking the product's in-store availability to avoid making a wasted trip should it be out of stock.
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.
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