Crisp fans are rejoicing after finding out that a beloved classic will be returning to UK shelves – some 20 years after being discontinued.
Pickled Onion Discos, owned by KP Snacks, were taken off shop shelves way back in 2005.
But now, they will be coming back in a highly-anticipated return, with the tangy flavour destined to return to shops on August 27.
In 2022, several X (formerly Twitter) users spoke wistfully of the discontinued flavour.
One said: ‘Pickled onion disco were the best.’
Another agreed, writing: ‘Bring back Pickled Onion Disco crisps.’
In 2023, another agreed, saying: ‘Disco’s pickled onion. Was the underrated best crisp. RIP.’
The snack had such a cult following, that in October 2017, a Change.org petition was launched calling for their return.
A very popular flavour of crisps is being returned to shelves – some 20 years after being discontinued (stock image)
It read: ‘These crisps were by far the best tasting pickled onion crisps on the market! Fellow crisp lovers help bring these back!’
The petition was promoted on Reddit, where crisp fans on Reddit in 2023, where snack fans discussed their disappointment that the snack had been discontinued.
One wrote: ‘Loved these growing up. They replaced it with Prawn Cocktail many years ago and while it is nice… It does not hold a candle to the mouth watering taste orgasm of pickled onion discos.
‘I found a petition to bring them back […] This is an important cause folks. Maybe one day we will have those pickle drenched salty discs melting on our tongues once more.’
Another added: ‘These were THEE best crisps to ever exist. Point blank. Period.’
‘They used to make my tongue bleed but I loved them,’ another admitted.
In a similar vein, another wrote: ‘Used to eat 5 packets at a time, they were 20p a pack back then!’
One Redditor said: ‘Bring back most pickled onion crisps. So rare nowadays.’
X (formerly Twitter users) have been calling for the return of the tangy crisps over the last few years
Pickled onion Disco crisps (pictured) will be returning to shop shelves across the UK at the end of August
‘I dream of these coming back every day. Best thing to do is to email KP. The more people that email showing interest the more likely they are to return,’ a further Redditor sagely advised.
Now these fans will no doubt be delighted at confirmation that the snack will be back.
According to a statement by Amy Heap, marketing manager at Discos, the brand is very excited about the return of the treat.
She said: ‘This legendary flavour has been a fan favourite for years, and its mouth-tingling tang is guaranteed to take your snack game to the next level.
‘Whether you’ve loved them forever or you’re just discovering their iconic punch, we can’t wait for you to tear open a bag and try them.’
However, while the flavour is the same, one thing is changing – the price tag.
According to shoppers, the crisps used to cost 20p a bag.
When they return at the end of August, they will reportedly have an RRP of £1.35 for a 70g bag.
