Along with its core range, Walkers is responsible for products including Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles, as well as various ranges like Max and Sensations.
Several products have been discontinued by Walkers over the last few years, including:
Discontinued UK chocolates and sweets
More recently, Walkers revealed its Max Pizza Hut Texan BBQ and Pepperoni Feast crisps had been axed.
Prawn Cocktail Quavers were also discontinued earlier this month, for the second time (having previously been discontinued in 2012).
Walkers discontinues Snaps Spicy Tomato crisps
Now, Walkers has confirmed its Snaps Spicy Tomato crisps have been scrapped.
Shoppers took to X (formerly Twitter) recently, asking: “Are snaps being discontinued?”
To which Walkers replied: “We’ve said goodbye to Snaps Spicy Tomato, this will help us to focus on making more of the brands and flavours people love the most.
“They had a great run, and like many fans, we’ll always hold a soft spot for them in our hearts.”
Hi, we’ve said goodbye to Snaps Spicy Tomato😢 this will help us to focus on making more of the brands and flavours people love the most. They had a great run, and like many fans, we’ll always hold a soft spot for them in our hearts.
— Walkers Crisps (@walkers_crisps) October 20, 2025
Walkers Snaps Spicy Tomato crisps were introduced in the UK back in 1975 under the original Smith’s brand.
It was one of two flavours, along with Savoury Cheese.
Snaps were rebranded under the Walkers name when the company acquired Smith’s in 1989.
However, Snaps later returned to being sold under the Smith’s brand, but still owned by Walkers (and its parent company PepsiCo).
The decision to axe the classic crisps has left fans across the UK devastated.
One person, posting on X, said: “Walkers Snaps are being discontinued. They’ve been with me since childhood and words cannot describe my devastation.”
Another added: “Is there a petition or can we make one to stop Smiths Snaps made in @walkers_crisps factories from being discontinued?!?!??
“So sad get rid of all the good things we have. Get rid of smokey bacon instead.”
Walkers Snaps are being discontinued. They’ve been with me since childhood and words cannot describe my devastation. #walkers @walkers_crisps #SaveSnaps pic.twitter.com/Q1vmF32v1G
— Matt Barker (@Epicentric) October 16, 2025
Meanwhile, fans over on Reddit group r/CasualUK, described the axing of Snaps Spicy Tomato crisps as “the end of an era”.
One user commented: “One of my favourite crisps.”
This person said: “I personally am devastated these are like crack.”
While a third person wrote: “First dark chocolate bounty and now these…….. what’s the point of even living anymore.”
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New Walkers crisps released in 2025
But it’s not been all bad news for fans of Walkers Crisps, with a range of new products launched in 2025, including:
Several new limited-edition crisps have also been released for the 2025 festive season, including:
- Emmental Cheese Crisps
- Beef Wellington Crisps
- Sensations Honey Glazed Ham Crisps
PepsiCo (owners of Walkers) is also releasing a new limited-edition gingerbread flavour Doritos.
