Walkers Beef and Onion Crisps, 25 g, Pack of 6

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Walkers crisps are famous throughout the world - and one of the first products expats miss when they're abroad. Alongside familar favourites such as ready salted and cheese and onion, there have been some bizarre combinations which you cannot longer buy, but live long in the memory of fans.

It appears it has taken a while for the news to hit some fans as confirmation production of the flavour had ended was given on X earlier this year when Erika Robinson asked the firm: "Random question...can you still get Worcestershire sauce flavoured crisps anywhere?" She was then told: "Hi Erika, we recently stopped making Worcester Sauce flavour crisps, but thanks for asking." Read More: American man shares wholesome reaction to British custom of sharing torn-open bag of crisps with pals in the pub It replied to another fan: "Hi Ian, we know there were a lot of people that loved Beef & Onion, but sometimes, sadly the sales just aren't there, so we have to make changes to our range." The brand was founded by butcher Henry Walker in 1948 as rationing continued, and in the 1990s the brand became the leading crisp supplier in the UK. Walkers' first crisps were flavoured only with salt and sold for threepence, but then ventured into cheese and onion in 1954 thanks to manufacturing and scientific advancements.

David said: Love smoky bacon but what has happened to Worcestershire sauce and especially tomato ketchup flavours! Cannot tell you how much I miss my two favourite flavours." And Fatboy4pie added: "That's a real shame, I enjoyed them in a sandwich!" Cpfdazzler commented: "Just dawned on me Walkers Crisps have binned off BBQ, beef and onion and Worcestershire sauce flavours. Please don’t tell me Ketchup is next." Get all the latest updates on food, drink, entertainment and events in the North East with our free What’s On newsletter She asked: "Have you stopped making Beef and Onion Crisps?" A Walkers spokesperson responded: "Hi Katie, sorry to say Beef & Onion was discontinued last year."

Also featuring in the 2008 Do Us A Flavour campaign, the idea was thought up by 26-year-old marketing executive Martyn Wright, from Hednesford. Speaking on his suggestion, he said: "The gentle Cajun flavouring will be delicious, and although the idea might sound bizarre, it really works. A limited edition run which was launched during the Do Us A Flavour campaign, the idea was thought up by a 26-year-old marketing executive Martyn Wright, from Hednesford, near Tamworth. Alongside her question, she posted a meme of a dog with tears in its eyes, captioned: "Say it's not true".So Walkers have confirmed to me that they have once more discontinued their Beef & Onion flavour crisps. Sad times," they wrote.