Aldi has added two new flavours to one of its own-brand ranges, which is based on crisps discontinued by Walkers in 2021.
Along with its core range, Walkers is responsible for products including Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles, as well as various ranges like Max and Sensations.
Stax was another range of crisps that used to be a part of the Walkers brand.
First introduced in the UK back in 2004, Walkers Stax came in three different flavours - original, paprika, and sour cream & onion.
However, the range of crisps was eventually discontinued in 2021.
A Walkers spokesperson explained the decision to discontinue Stax had been made so the company could focus on "making more of the flavours crisp fans love the most".
The spokesperson said: "We said goodbye to Walkers Stax three years ago. Continuously evolving our portfolio enables us to focus our efforts on making more of the flavours crisp fans love the most."
Discontinued UK chocolates and sweets
But Aldi has its own dupe version of the discontinued Walkers crisps called Stackz, with the range featuring four different flavours:
- Sour cream & onion
- Salt & Vinegar
- Original
- BBQ
Aldi releases 2 new flavours of discontinued Walkers crisps dupe
Now Aldi has added two more flavours to the Stackz range - garlic bread and pigs in blankets.
The new crisps have already caused a stir, with shoppers raving about the new flavours.
One person, posting on Facebook group Newsfoodsuk, said: "BL***Y LOVELYYYY."
Another added: "They absolutely smother these f****rs in seasoning they're actually lovely lmao. Way more seasoning than Pringles."
While a third shopper commented: "I want them all."
Walkers confirms it has "no plans" to bring back its discontinued Stax range
Fans were left "absolutely devastated" when they discovered Walkers Stax had been discontinued in 2021.
No current plans, but we'll let the team know you've been asking! 👍
— Walkers Crisps (@walkers_crisps) June 28, 2024
One person, posting on X (formerly Twitter), wrote: "Nooooooooo (with a crying emoji)."
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Another added: "Absolutely devastated! I'm guessing the reason behind their discontinuation is poor sales?
"To be fair, I could only ever find them in Sainsbury's, in recent years. Would you consider forwarding on your recipe to Pringles? Their crisps taste awful in comparison."
Despite it being four years since Stax were discontinued, fans are still calling for their return.
But Walkers has said there are "no current plans" to bring Stax back to UK stores.
