B&M shoppers are screaming when they see their childhood favorite back on the shelves
A childhood favorite is back on B&M shelves after 20 years – and shoppers are delighted.
Malted drinks retailer Horlicks brought back its popular ‘malt tablets’ last year, but customers are only just discovering them.
The tablets were originally launched in the 1930s and were supplied to British and American troops as energy-boosting treats during World War II.
They were last available around the turn of the century, but were popular among fans in the 1980s.
The malted beverage company reportedly said it has brought back the candies “in response to unprecedented demand from consumers across the country.”
And it seems like it was the right decision as Facebook users are raving about the treat and some are even experiencing a wave of nostalgia.
“I need these!”, one wrote, “I love them so much. When I find them I’ll clear the shelf,” said another.
A third added: “I had these when I was little after swimming.. wow I have to go get some.”
Even consumer champion Martin Lewis is a fan, joining a group calling for their return.
He posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: “I was just craving Horlicks tablets.
‘I haven’t had one in twenty years. I don’t think they exist anymore. Does anyone know?’
Other fans said: “If I am Prime Minister – and according to recent evidence anyone could be – Horlicks tablets will be distributed to all households.”
Another wrote: “I miss Horlicks tablets!!!”
A third posted: “I’m still sad they’ve stopped the Horlicks tablets.”
While a fourth said on Facebook: “We would buy them in bottles! We miss these SO much!!!!! PLEASE please make them again!”
And a fifth wrote: “We used to buy them from the pharmacy as a kid, miss them and still have a teaspoon from a jar of Horlicks every now and then, please return them.”
The treats were originally marketed as an energy booster and were found in pharmacies with products including Lucozade tablets.
But many seem to have enjoyed them as a malty sweet, with some comparing them to the inside of a Malteser.
Shoppers will soon be able to pick up the tablets at discount chain B&M.
They will be launched in all B&M stores next week. You can find the nearest one using the store locator on the website.
The tablets are said to have “the delicious, malty taste and texture of the original.”
They even come complete with all-new, modernized cans. You can buy a pack of 20 tins for £1.75.
Horlicks isn’t the only chain to bring back old favorites recently.
Shoppers are rushing to supermarkets to get their hands on a ‘discontinued’ fan favorite from Nestle that has been spotted on store shelves.
Nestle’s KitKat ice cream tray has been spotted on the shelves of Farmfoods.
Fox’s has brought back its seasonal sticky toffee pudding Crunch creams and shoppers are happy about it.
Lucozade fans literally couldn’t wait to discover a favorite flavor disappearing from supermarket shelves.
The soft drink company’s popular Caribbean Crush was temporarily discontinued last December after problems with the bottle supplier.
Cadbury has brought back a discontinued product that last hit supermarket shelves a decade ago and shoppers are going wild.
Food fans were devastated when the company stopped distributing Christmas chocolate tokens in 2014.
Earlier this year, Home Bargains shoppers rushed to buy a bag of classic ’90s candies, including a discontinued ‘staple’.
The discount store is now stocking a mixed bag of Barratt’s favorite lollipops, including the discontinued Frosties flavour.
Meanwhile, B&M shoppers are excited about a new ‘heavenly’ McVities biscuit flavor hitting shelves.
Plus, Cadbury fans are “obsessed” with a new chocolate bar launching in Britain in December.