British crisp lovers have a major reason to celebrate, as a beloved flavour of a classic snack is set to make a triumphant return after nearly ten years away.
The 'Phenomenal' Flavour Making a Comeback
Salt & Vinegar Skips will be back on shelves across the UK from March 2, 2026. The news, confirmed by Metro, has sent fans of the light, melty prawn cocktail snack into a frenzy. The tangy variant will be available in major supermarkets for £1.35 per pack.
The announcement first surfaced on the Instagram account Johns_snackreviews on December 17, 2025. Social media reaction was swift and overwhelmingly positive, with one enthusiast declaring the flavour 'phenomenal' and others expressing they 'can't wait'. One fan reminisced, 'Oh yesss I’m sure I’ve got packet from last time they was released.'
A Brief History of a Fan Favourite
This is not the first time the zingy flavour has tantalised taste buds. It reportedly first hit shops back in 2016, only to disappear from the market sometime afterwards. The brand behind Skips, KP Snacks, first launched the product in 1974 under the name 'Sweet and Sour Skips'.
They quickly became famous for their unique, dissolving texture and distinctive shell shape. Today, Skips are a staple in millions of British households, with annual sales of around £22 million. Astonishingly, this equates to roughly three packs being purchased every single minute.
A Busy Year for KP Snacks' Flavour Innovations
The return of Salt & Vinegar Skips caps off a significant year of new launches from the snack giant. 2025 saw a wave of innovation across KP's portfolio:
- McCoy's kicked off the year with a fiery Hot n' Spicy flavour on January 20.
- Hula Hoops revived their Smoky Bacon variant in March.
- Nik Naks introduced Tangy n' Cheesy Twisters in April, described as a 'flavour you won’t want to miss'.
- In a major comeback, the legendary Discos Pickled Onion crisps returned in August after a 20-year absence, delighting fans who declared them 'THE best crisps to ever exist'.
The confirmed return of Salt & Vinegar Skips provides the perfect tangy finale to a year packed with nostalgic and novel crisp flavours, giving snack fans something truly special to look forward to in 2026.
