‘It’s the best thing they EVER made’ fans say as they beg Rowntree’s to bring back discontinued chocolate bar for Easter
BRITS have begged Rowntree’s to begin restocking a beloved chocolate bar in time for the Easter weekend.
Sweet-toothed revellers launched a petition back in 2017 to nudge the confectionary giant to bring back the vintage Secret chocolate bar.
To date, the page has received over 3000 of its targeted 5000 signatures.
The bar consisted of a bird’s nest-style chocolate coating with a creamy mousse centre, and was similar to the filling of a Walnut Whip, which you can still find on the shelves of some shops today.
But sadly, Rowntree’s axed the mouth-watering treat in 2003.
You may also remember the 90s advert for the bar which saw a lady riding a train when a man rushes into her cabin, hands her a Secret bar, and tells her to “guard this with your life”.
Once he leaves, the woman can’t resist the temptation to eat the delicious chocolate treat, leading to the slogan of the advert – “You can’t trust anyone to keep a Secret”.
Chocolate lovers flocked to X, formerly Twitter, to pay tribute to the snack.
“Rowntree’s Secret was an utterly banging confection,” one user wrote.
A second weighed in: “Hey Rowntree’s, any chance you can bring the Secret chocolate bar back?
“I’ll give you all the money I have.
“Literally, all of it. I mean it.”
MINI EGG PRODUCT DISCONTINUED
Elsewhere, Cadbury fans are losing their minds after the chocolate brand announced it has discontinued a popular Mini Eggs product.
The chocolatiers have confirmed the 38g Mini Egg Carton has become the latest Cadbury chocolate to be axed.
Although there are plenty of places you can get Mini eggs the year the 38g Mini Egg Carton will not be returning this Easter.
Chocolate fans have been taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their devastation at the news.
One user said: “Omg I need to stock up.”
Another said: “I can feel my heartbeat in my ears my vision is slowly caving in,” said a second user.
You can still find traditional mini eggs in most supermarkets you will just need to buy them in a different size and packaging.
Most retailers sell mini eggs in 80g bags which are usually around £1.50.
There is a chance you might be able to get them for a little cheaper leading up to the bank holiday or even after.
For example, Tesco was stocking them for just £1.20 if customers use a Clubcard but it looks like these are now all sold out.
With Easter just days away chocolate fans are still getting over the last Cadbury that was discontinued which was the Cadbury Caramel bunny.
The chocolates were made with smooth milk chocolate formed in the shape of an adorable bunny and filled with soft caramel.
The Caramel bunny served as the mascot of Cadbury’s Caramel in the 1980s and 1990s but now they are gone for good.
The chocolatiers recently announced the Cadbury Dairy Milk Toffee Popcorn bar won’t be coming back.
ICONIC CHOCOLATES THAT HAVE LEFT SHOP SHELVES
Cadbury’s Dream Chocolate bar: The popular bar was discontinued in 2002, but was relaunched in 2019 under the new name ‘Cadbury White’.
Mars Delight Bar: Although it proved to be a firm favourite by sweet-toothed fans during its four-year stint in shops starting in 2004, by 2008 it was removed from shelves. Fans still long to see the treat make a return.
Nestlé’s Caramac chocolate bar: The one-of-a-kind bar had been in shops for over six decades, but was discontinued last year due to continual slumps in sales.
Milky Way Crispy Rolls: They were pulled from shelves in 2022, and fans were so distraught by the news that a petition was started to bring them back, which currently has more than 8,500 signatures.
White Maltesers: The white chocolate version of the popular snack had a strong run lasting 11 years, but falling sales saw them discontinued in 2014.