B&M shoppers are raving about a nostalgic treat that’s bringing back childhood memories.
The budget retailer is now selling huge tubs of pink and white mice sweets.
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The find was highlighted in a Latest Deals video showcasing the “10 things you should be buying at B&M.”
The retro sweets took the top spot on the list.
Other items featured included a £15 LED gaming keyboard and a cosy king-sized duvet set.
The pink and white mice sweets were a childhood classic for many.
Soft and gummy, they’ve long been a party favourite, praised for their fun, whimsical design.
Made from chocolate-flavoured fondant, they come in pink and white varieties.
The idea behind the mouse was to create a fun, whimsical sweet that would appeal to children.
Many online were thrilled about the return of the nostalgic treat.
This reflects a wider trend of Gen X rediscovering childhood favourites.
One fan said: ” Brilliant offer for this price.”
Another said: “I know where I’m going tomorrow, I love them.”
A third added ” Yummy my favourite.”
However, some were less impressed, calling them “waxy” and “greasy.”
Shoppers will need to act fast to get their hands on this nostalgic treat.
B&M is unlikely to carry large amounts of stock, so once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Further blasts from the past
B&M are not the only ones to be restocking some familiar favourites in recent times.
Last month Jelly babies underwent a throwback at Tesco, as they were released with retro packaging.
Meanwhile, the retro 80s sweet Opal were spotted on the shelves of Tesco for just 31p, 27 years after being discontinued.
Squashies love hearts were also brought back into shops including Morrison’s and ASDA, after consistent clamouring from the public.
The popular classic costs just £1.15 a packet.
Why are products axed or recipes changed?
ANALYSIS by chief consumer reporter James Flanders.
Food and drinks makers have been known to tweak their recipes or axe items altogether.
They often say that this is down to the changing tastes of customers.
There are several reasons why this could be done.
For example, government regulation, like the “sugar tax,” forces firms to change their recipes.
Some manufacturers might choose to tweak ingredients to cut costs.
They may opt for a cheaper alternative, especially when costs are rising to keep prices stable.
For example, Tango Cherry disappeared from shelves in 2018.
It has recently returned after six years away but as a sugar-free version.
Fanta removed sweetener from its sugar-free alternative earlier this year.
Suntory tweaked the flavour of its flagship Lucozade Original and Orange energy drinks.
While the amount of sugar in every bottle remains unchanged, the supplier swapped out the sweetener aspartame for sucralose.
