11 discontinued British chocolate bars that have vanished from supermarket shelves
It's officially the festive season, and with that comes indulging in roast dinners, mince pies and the best of all, chocolates. While shops are filled with tempting new treats every year, some beloved British favourites have sadly vanished from our shelves. These discontinued bars aren't just chocolate; they're a slice of nostalgia, evoking memories of childhood, school lunchboxes, and special treats shared with friends and family.
From unique flavours to iconic designs, their absence is felt by chocoholics who remember them fondly. Here are 11 discontinued British chocolates we wish would make a comeback, reminding us of the treats we once couldn't get enough of.
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Nestlé halted Caramac production in November 2023, citing a "steady decline in sales" as the reason for the decision.
At the time, the company said: "We know fans will be disappointed to see it go, but this change allows us to concentrate on our best-performing brands and create new, exciting products to delight consumers' taste buds."
The Mars Delight debuted in the UK in 2004, blending chocolate, caramel, and wafer. Despite its popularity, it was discontinued just four years later in 2008, leaving many shoppers disappointed.
The reaction was so strong that fans launched a petition titled "Bring Back Mars Delight Bars!"
A Mars Wrigley UK spokesperson said: "While Mars Delight isn't currently on shelves, we know it holds a special place in the hearts of many of our chocolate fans.
"We're always tuned in to the nostalgic love for our classics so love to hear what people want to see make a comeback! The recent return of Milky Way Crispy Rolls and new White Chocolate Maltesers are sweet reminders that we're listening."
The Dairy Milk Orange was launched back in 2021 but was quickly removed from shelves after four years.
A Mondelz International (owners of Cadbury) spokesperson told The Sun: "We continuously adapt our product range to ensure it meets changing tastes whilst supporting growth for our customers and business.
"Our Cadbury Dairy Milk Orange Chocolate Bar (180g) was discontinued in January 2024, but our delicious Cadbury Dairy Milk Orange Buttons are still available for consumers to enjoy."
The White Chocolate Crunch Bar was discontinued in 2018. When asked by a chocolate fan whether they would be returning to stores, a spokesperson from Nestle responded: "These were discontinued in the UK a while back.
"Unfortunately, we have no current plans to bring them back. We'll be sure to let our team know that you miss them though!"
However, earlier this year, fans spotted them in some B&M stores. But there has been no official confirmation that they would be making a full comeback to stores.
Nestle scrapped the Toffee Deluxe in 2016, but was forced to bring it back after a social media storm called for its return. However, it was discontinued again in 2019.
According to Nestle, in today's box, you'll find:
- The Purple One
- Green Triangle
- Strawberry Delight
- Orange Creme
- Orange Chocolate Crunch
- Toffee Penny
- Toffee Finger
- Caramel Swirl
- Fudge
- Coconut Eclair
- Milk Choc Block
The original Cadbury Aztec bar was discontinued in 1978, after its launch in 1967. The confection featured a nougat and caramel core, entirely enrobed in Cadbury milk chocolate.
Cadbury briefly revived the nostalgic Aztec bar in 2000 as Aztec 2000, but despite its nod to the past, the relaunch failed to recapture the original's magic and was soon discontinued.
Cadbury's Snow Flake, launched in 2000 and more like today's Twirl than a classic Flake, featured crumbly white chocolate coated in milk chocolate. Renamed Flake Snow in 2003, it was ultimately discontinued in 2008.
Cadbury's Fuse, launched in 1996, combined milk chocolate with nuts, raisins, crisp cereal, and fudge pieces, instantly recognisable by its purple packaging and bold orange and yellow lettering. The bar was discontinued in the UK in 2006, though a version of Fuse later reappeared in India.
After 54 years, Nestlé discontinued its iconic Breakaway bar, calling it a "difficult decision". Launched in 1970, the chocolate biscuit was once a staple of school lunchboxes.
A spokesperson shared: "We know fans will be disappointed to see it go, but it's time for us to say goodbye to Breakaway.
"We have seen a decline in the sales of Breakaway over the past few years and unfortunately, we had to make the difficult decision to discontinue it."
Cadbury discontinued its Time Out bars in 2016 after more than two decades, citing poor sales. Launched in 1992, the chocolate-covered wafer bars, packaged in blue with red and yellow lettering, were popular in school lunchboxes and also sold in countries like Australia and Canada.
The mint variant of the Wispa bar debuted in 1995 but was unfortunately discontinued in 2003, much to the disappointment of chocolate fans.
Food blog page Snack News & Reviews conducted a survey of 2,000 people across the UK to determine which chocolates they want to see make a comeback to shelves.
Research concluded that the Wispa Mint came out on top, as more than 1 in 5 (22%) said it was the long-lost chocolate bar they'd most like to see return.