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Walkers discontinues 'addictive' crisps after 8 years - see what has replaced them
Walkers said the flavour was replaced by a new chicken variety as shoppers lamented the loss of a long-running favorite.
Walkers has discontinued its Max Strong Hot Chicken Wings crisps after 8 years on the market, leaving British shoppers disappointed by the loss of the popular flavor.
In recent years, Walkers has discontinued several products including Prawn Cocktail Quavers and Marmite crisps, reflecting a broader portfolio refresh across ranges like Max and Sensations.
One shopper noted, "I enjoy the fire max range but out of them all, this one is the best," while a Sainsbury review called the crisps "addictive."
A Walkers spokesperson replied that the discontinued crisps have been "replaced by our Walkers MAX KFC Original Recipe Chicken flavour," encouraging customers to try the new option.
First released to British shoppers in January 2018, the crisps received rave reviews; one parent pleaded, "Can you please break it to my teenage daughter, because she's not going to take this well.