A rare crisp flavour has been brought back to supermarket shelves in the UK after months away.
Aldi has brought back its cult favourite Black Truffle crisps just in time for the festive season.
The luxurious Specially Selected Black Truffle Hand Cooked Crisps, which are now on shelves, are returning as part of Aldi’s limited-edition Christmas crisp range.
Fans had called for their return on social media, with one shopper writing: "Bring them back @AldiUK."
Aldi brings back rare crisps to UK shelves after months away
The limited edition crisps, described as rich, fragrant, and packed with umami flavour, are priced at just £1.25 for a 150g bag—£2.65 cheaper than the M&S Extra Virgin Olive Oil alternative.
A spokesperson for Aldi said: "Aldi is taking festive snacking to delicious new heights with the hotly anticipated return of its limited-edition Specially Selected Hand Cooked Christmas crisp range.
"With premium favourite flavours including Black Truffle, Beef Wellington and Seared Prawn joined by festive classics including Pigs in Blankets and Turkey and Stuffing, there truly is a crisp for every taste bud.
"Rich, fragrant and packed with moreish umami flavour, this luxurious festive favourite is sure to be a hit at Christmas get-togethers."
The crisps are part of a wider festive line-up, with five other hand-cooked flavours also returning to stores for the season.
Other varieties include Beef Wellington, Camembert, Chilli and Honey, Pigs in Blankets, Turkey and Stuffing, and Sizzling Seared Prawn.
Each 150g bag is available for £1.25, making them an affordable option for festive snacking.
Aldi describes the Beef Wellington flavour as offering "rich beef-inspired flavour with earthy mushroom and buttery pastry notes, inspired by the festive classic."
The Camembert, Chilli and Honey crisps are "creamy, buttery cheese-inspired flavour balanced with sweet honey and a gentle chilli warmth."
Turkey and Stuffing brings together "savoury roast turkey notes" with "fragrant, herb-seasoned stuffing flavour."
Pigs in Blankets combines "iconic smoky bacon and sausage-inspired flavours," while the Sizzling Seared Prawn variety delivers "the taste of BBQ chargrilled seared prawns with warming notes of paprika, pepper and garlic."
Aldi’s Specially Selected festive crisp range is available in stores now while stocks last.
It is not the only crisp flavour to return to the UK, with rare Walkers crisps having returned to supermarket shelves, with one flavour back for the first time in five years.
The crisp brand has reintroduced its Roast Potatoes, Pigs in Blankets and Sensations Honey Glazed Roast Ham flavours as part of its 2026 Christmas range.
The Roast Potatoes flavour last appeared on shelves for Christmas in 2021, with the Pigs in Blankets flavour not being seen since 2023.
The Pigs in Blankets and Roast Potatoes crisps come in 25g multipacks of five, priced at £2.30, while the Sensations Honey Glazed Roast Ham is available in 150g sharing bags for £2.50.
Rob Pothier, marketing director at PepsiCo, which owns Walkers, said: "Christmas is a huge opportunity for savoury snacking, with shoppers stocking up for every occasion, from family get-togethers and parties to nights in and the days between Christmas and New Year.
"Our Christmas portfolio is designed to stand out in store and make it easy for shoppers to find what they need, whether that’s a familiar favourite or a seasonal flavour."
UK crisp maker shuts after 54 years and enters administration
In other snack news, a UK crisp company once stocked by major UK supermarkets has ceased trading after 54 years, having fallen into administration.
Glens of Antrim Potatoes Ltd, based in Northern Ireland and founded in 1972, supplied potatoes across the UK and Ireland.
It launched its Glens of Antrim Crisps brand in 2015, which was sold in Tesco, Sainsbury’s and other major outlets.
The company, which operated from Cushendall and Ballymena, went into administration after facing sustained cash flow pressures linked to rising costs across the agri-food sector.
Stuart Irwin, Ian Leonard, and Robin Coughlin of Interpath were appointed as joint administrators on September 21.
Mr Irwin, managing director at Interpath, said: "Glens of Antrim has been growing and supplying potatoes across Ireland for over 50 years, so this is a tremendously sad outcome for the business, its dedicated team, the agri-food sector in Northern Ireland, and the wider community in Ballymena and Cushendall."
Of the company’s 95 staff, almost all have been made redundant, with only a small number retained to assist with the administration process.
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Directors had considered refinancing and seeking new investment, but no viable solution was found.
The administrators are providing support to affected employees and are now seeking interest in the business and its assets.
They are encouraging any parties interested in acquiring the company to contact them as soon as possible.
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