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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11. Caramac
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.”
(Image: PA)
10. Mars Delight
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.”
(Image: Mars)
9. Dairy Milk Orange Chocolate Bar
The Dairy Milk Orange was launched back in 2021 but was quickly removed from shelves after four years.
A Mondelēz 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.”
(Image: Sainsburys/Dairy Milk)
8. Crunch white chocolate bar
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.
(Image: Nestle )
