Nestle abruptly discontinues ‘summer favourite’ sauce range due to supply issues – fans will be gutted
SHOPPERS were left gutted after Nestle abruptly axed a ‘summer favourite’ sauce amid supply issues.
The food giant has discontinued the Maggi So Tender cooking parchment product due to “disruption in manufacturing”.
One baffled customer searching for the summer essential asked Nestle about it.
They wrote on X/Twitter: “Hi, NestleUK Have you discontinued your Maggi So Tender cooking parchment product? I hope not, it’s a summer favourite! All I can find is hoarders on eBay.”
The food giant sadly responded, “Hi, sadly Maggi So Tender has been discontinued due to disruption in our manufacturing.”
However, Nestle added that another replacement to the cause maker is now available for customers to try.
The company wrote: “If you are missing Maggi So Tender, we have a great recommendation for you. We suggest trying the Maggi Pan Perfect range.
“This range offers the same cooking method as Maggi So Tender, which is using a pan. Additionally, the Pan Perfect range has a short cooking time of 10-15 minutes, making it a convenient and time-saving option for your lunch.”
Nestle says that the Pan Perfect range has been “specially created for traditional pan cooking” – and includes authentic flavours packed in the form of seasoning mix.
However, it is understood that shoppers have been hoarding products from the summer classic range from eBay after it was abruptly axed by the food giant.
Meanwhile, Aldi fans were gutted to realise their favourite the Four Seasons Lemon & Lime Slices was no longer available in stores.
One baffled customer searching for the summer staple asked fellow shoppers about it on Facebook.
Taking to the popular shopping group Aldi UK Shoppers, she wrote: “Does anyone know if they have been discontinued, I can’t find them anywhere.”
A user sadly responded: “I think they have been discontinued as I used to buy them 2 years ago but have not seen them since.”
Another person added: “Yeah they are discontinued!”
An Aldi spokesperson stated: “We continually review our range of products to make sure we’re meeting the needs of Aldi shoppers.”
However, the popular product is still available on Aldi’s website.
Some shoppers even suggested a few alternatives to the popular product.
It comes after Aldi shoppers were left sobbing after realising that a beloved Desperados dupe has been discontinued.
The supermarket chain confirmed that the El Bandido beer will no longer be available on its shelves.
Priced at £3.99 for a three-pack of 330ml bottles, the tequila-flavoured beer was a popular choice among consumers who described it as “nice” and “tasty”.
One said the beer tasted “exactly the same” as the original Desperados, which also comes in packages of three 300ml beers but in comparison costs £5 at Tesco, £5.50 at Sainsbury’s, and £6, or two for £10, at Morrisons.
Heinz also left fans devastated after discontinuing a handy tea time staple.
The company has opted to remove Five Beans Snap Pots from supermarket shelves across the UK despite their popularity with Brits.
But, they have launched a new flavour of baked beans – but it’s sure to divide opinion.
The tin can connoisseurs have teamed up with cheese maker Cathedral City to launch “Cheesy Bean”.
Meanwhile, Heinz fans were saddened to learn about the discontinuation of their “favourite” soup.
How to save on your supermarket shop
THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop.
You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they’ve been reduced.
If the food is fresh, you’ll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time.
Making a list should also save you money, as you’ll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket.
Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too.
This means ditching “finest” or “luxury” products and instead going for “own” or value” type of lines.
Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they’re misshapen or imperfect.
For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50.
If you’re on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too.
Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.