Everything about Martian planets and why they were discontinued
MARS is one of the most popular confectionery companies in the world and is the brains behind brands such as Galaxy and Skittles.
But fans haven’t always been happy with the chocolate giant, especially when it comes to the cancellation of products like the beloved Mars Planets.
What were Martian planets?
Mars Planets were chocolate balls with different fillings.
The three flavors were nougat, caramel and biscuit.
The nougat and caramel flavors were reminiscent of the original Mars Bar, while the cookie added something different for those who love the snack.
They were sold in supermarkets in snack packs and larger sharing bags.
Why and when were Mars Planets discontinued?
Martian planets were discontinued in 2007.
They had proven hugely popular during their time on the shelves and had only launched four years ago before disappearing, leaving customers devastated that they would no longer be able to get their hands on them.
The reason why they were discontinued remains unknown.
Mars Planets aren’t the only discontinued Mars product that British shoppers are still coveting.
The Mars Delight, a chocolate bar made from milk chocolate, caramel and wafer, was last seen in stores in 2008.
Fans were so devastated that they have started a petition in February 2017 to bring it back.
The campaign received support from more than 1,000 people, but it was not enough to inspire Mars to reintroduce the Mars Delight.
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While Mars Planets may no longer be available, there are still plenty of different ways for chocolate lovers to get their hands on Mars.
The original Mars Bar is of course still available across the UK and can be purchased in individual bars, multi-packs or snack formats.
There’s also the Mars Duo, which contains two smaller bars in one package.
Some online retailers sell high-protein versions of Mars Bars and these come in different flavors, such as Salted Caramel and Raspberry Smash.
Mini Mars Bars can also be found in Celebrations boxes.
Since their launch in 1997, they have been a permanent part of party boxes.
Galaxy Truffles used to be part of the selection, but these were replaced by Twixes in 2011.
Topics were also removed from Celebrations boxes in 2006 and have since been discontinued completely.
If you’re looking for a treat similar to the size and shape of Mars Planets, then Revels, also made by Mars, might be for you.
These little chocolate balls have a wider range of flavors than Mars Planets, with flavors such as orange cream, coffee, toffee and raisin.
They also have Maltesers and Galaxy Counters (which are Galaxy Minstrels without the outside) as part of the roster.
Revel fans may have to wait a while before they get their hands on the sweet treat, as there seemed to be a shortage of packs in February 2024 – both online and in-store.
Mars said at the time that it was experiencing problems with its supply chain after recalling packages of Revels over concerns they might contain rubber balls.
Where can you buy discontinued chocolate bars?
Here you can buy the Breakaway, Caramac, Milky Way Crispy Rolls and Yorkie biscuit bars.
Breakaway bars are still available in packs of eight in some stores, check out:
- Iceland – £1
- Sainsbury’s – £1.25
- Tesco- £1.25
Caramac bars will be hard to find as they go viral as soon as they are spotted. Try:
- Iceland – £1.25 (packs of three)
- Sainsbury’s – 75p single bar
- B&M – £1.25 (packs of three)
Yorkie cookie bars are still available in quite a few grocery stores, check out:
- Ocado – £1.25 single bar
- Tesco – £1.25 single bar
- Asda – £1.25 single bar
Fan favorite Milky Way Crispy Rolls have been spotted in stores despite being discontinued in 2022. Go to:
- Poundland – price varies
- Home Bargains – 79p single bar