LaboOne of the primary beneficiaries of this nostalgic trend is manufacturer Smiths, whose iconic bacon-flavored Frazzles have seen a 48 percent increase in popularity compared to last year, according to The Times. Their salty Chipsticks have also experienced a 42 percent surge in demand.
Other classic snacks are enjoying a similar revival, with prawn cocktail-flavored Skips seeing a 42 percent rise in popularity, while Discos and NikNaks have increased by 15 percent and 6 percent, respectively.r, Oasis, and now classic crisps—the ’90s are truly making a comeback! Snacks that were last widely popular three decades ago are enjoying a resurgence in popularity, fueled by social media trends.
First, Labor secured an election victory, then Oasis announced their reunion—and now some of the UK’s most beloved classic crisps are back in vogue.
Though Sir Keir Starmer, not Tony Blair, is leading the charge, the ’90s are experiencing a strong revival as Gen Z embraces the retro tastes of earlier generations.
With the support of social media influencers and popular British chefs like Nigella Lawson, these nostalgic crisps are making their way back to homes, schools, and workplaces, whether enjoyed as simple snacks or re-imagined in new recipes.