CRISP lovers can rejoice as Walkers has just confirmed it is bringing back a fan favourite within days.
Packets of Worcester Sauce crisps will be available in stores across the UK from March 17.
The popular flavour was discontinued in 2023, but it was briefly brought back last week, just in one specific shop in Worcester for one day.
A Walkers Instagram post announcing the limited release was flooded with comments from Worcester Sauce fans, with some saying “need them everywhere” and “NATION WIDE RELEASE NEEDED RIGHT NOW”.
Hundreds of people queued outside Charlie’s Convenience Store in Worcester last Tuesday to get their hands on a packet.
Some travelled from as far away as Glasgow to try the flavour again, proving just how popular it is.
Walkers had been teasing the release for days, posting a series of cryptic replies on social media and telling fans to keep their eyes peeled.
But now, the company appears to have listened to calls to make the flavour available nationwide.
Walkers apologised for getting rid of the snack, saying: “On reflection, maybe we shouldn’t have just limited the sale of Walkers Worcester Sauce flavoured crisps to only one store in Worcester.
“Fans, we’ve heard your outrage loud and clear… so, we’ve decided that your favourite Walkers Worcester Sauce flavour crisps will land on shelves at retailers all over the UK from Monday 17th March onwards,” it said.
It added that it was “working hard” to make the flavour available for everyone.
Plus, there’s even more good news for fans of the flavour.
Walkers said the crisps are now “even more Worcestershire-y with Lea & Perrins’ iconic sauce”.
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The crisp giant added: “We’re sorry for any distress caused.”
Crisp fans had been up in arms when the flavour was first discontinued.
One social media user tweeted: “What has happened to Walkers Worcester Sauce Crisps?
“I can’t find them anywhere. I’m furious. Seriously what has happened?”
Another said: “You made a grave error dropping Worcester Sauce and I hope this hits your profits HARD.”
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If this story sounds a little familiar, it’s probably because Walkers has a history of cancelling certain flavours before bringing them back later.
Last year, it announced the return of another fan favourite flavour: BBQ Sauce.
The popular variety, launched in the 1990s, had been discontinued before making its comeback in 2024.
Walkers has also released some experimental flavours including Tomato Ketchup, and Cheese Toastie with Heinz Beans.
In 2018, Walkers celebrated its 70th anniversary with the launch of six limited-edition “flavours of the decades”.
These included Coronation Chicken, Roast Lamb & Mint, Cheese Fondue and BBQ Rib.