Cadbury has faced a backlash from customers after confirming that it has axed its popular Festive Friends treats. The chocolate giant's decision has been met with outrage, with many fans expressing their disappointment on social media.
One customer took to X to ask Cadbury about the absence of Festive Friends in shops, only to be told that they had been discontinued. The news was met with dismay, with one fan stating: "I've had festive friends since I was a child. Getting rid of them is like getting rid of Santa.
"Animal biscuits are a darker biscuit compared to festive friends, they are also a lot smaller biscuits. They were the best item of the festive range, why did you pick these over others?"
Cadbury suggested that customers try their new Festive Animals instead, but fans were not convinced, pointing out that they were smaller and darker than the original Festive Friends. One customer said: "@CadburyUK what's going on with the festive friends this year I can't find them anywhere? Christmas is getting ruined and it's only September..... fuming. P.s don't try telling me the festive animals are "the same"...... ".
Another fan asked: "@CadburyUK hello have you discontinued festive friends? " Cadbury responded by saying: "Hi there. Our Cadbury Festive Friends aren't returning this year, but don't worry, we have our new Cadbury Festive Animals for you to try They are the same Animal biscuits you know and love, but with new festive shapes! We enjoy them best dunked in a hot chocolate."
Chocolate enthusiasts will be thrilled to learn that a beloved 80s chocolate bar is set to make a comeback in the UK after 34 years. The popular snack, originally known as Marathon, was renamed Snickers in 1990. Mars has announced plans to release a "special Marathon retro edition".
"We're excited to bring back the Marathon bar branding for a limited period," said Steve Waters, the senior brand manager. "It's a great way to celebrate over 90 years of Mars making chocolate in the UK. We hope fans of Snickers, who remember when it was called Marathon, will enjoy picking it up in store."
