Walkers responds to furious outcry as poplar flavor 'cannot be found anywhere'

Walkers has sparked a snack sensation after halting the production of one of its popular crisp flavours.

The snack titan addressed the issue on X (formerly Twitter) following an outcry from a peckish fan who was left empty-handed when searching for their favourite crisps.

One customer asked: "What is happening with Monster Munch Flamin' Hot?! Cannot be found anywhere only the Sweet and Spicy variation which cannot compete with the original."

Monster Munch, initially a product of Smith's Crisps, became part of the Walkers family in 1995. Before the takeover, the snack was known for its Roast Beef, Pickled Onion, and Saucy flavours.

However, Walkers celebrated their new acquisition by introducing the now-iconic Flamin' Hot variety. Addressing the concerned consumer, Walkers explained that the product had simply undergone a "facelift", reports the Daily Star.

Replying to the X user, Walkers stated: "Thanks Megan, we have given them a facelift! They are now called Sweet and Spicy Flamin' Hot. We'll be sure to pass your comments over to the wider team."

In a bold move in February 2021, Walkers launched Monster Munch Giants, a supersized version of the beloved snack, following the success of Wotsits Giants introduced the previous year.

The smaller counterpart continues to sell well in Pickled Onion and Roast Beef flavours. Jonathan Roberts, Senior Brand Manager, stated: "Walkers is committed to bringing fun and excitement to the savoury snacks category."

This follows Walkers' expansion of its Flamin' Hot range with the introduction of Extra Flamin' Hot Doritos in March this year.

Rob Pothier, the company's senior marketing manager for Doritos, said: "Shoppers are looking for elevated snacking experiences and intense flavours, so we're turning up the heat with this launch."

"We can't wait to bring Extra Flamin' Hot to the UK, and given the response we've already seen worldwide, we're certain shoppers will be just as excited."

"We know spicy snackers shop flavour ahead of brand, so we are encouraging retailers to merchandise the range together to form a striking purple block in-aisle to disrupt shoppers and drive sales. We're sure this new flavour experience will keep shoppers coming back for more."