A rare Cadbury favourite has returned to British shelves after nearly two decades.
Astros, space-themed chocolate and candy balls with a biscuit centre, are now available at B&M stores for £1.30.
The popular chocolate brand first launched the treat in the UK in 1997 as a competitor to Smarties and M&Ms.
They were discontinued in 2008, but have now been spotted on UK supermarket shelves.
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Rare Cadbury chocolate back in UK supermarkets after 18 years away
Astros are still sold in South Africa, and B&M has imported the 40g and 150g packs from the country.
Their return has sparked excitement among UK shoppers.
One customer said: “All my faith in childhood has been restored.”
Another wrote: “I literally mentioned these a couple of hours ago about sweets I miss.”
A third added: “So happy Astros are back!”
The sweets are currently being sold in 40g and 150g boxes at B&M.
Astros are not the only Cadbury chocolate to return to shelves.
The Cadbury Dairy Milk Winter Mint Crisp bar is also back on UK supermarkets for the festive period.
The 350g bar, which combines classic Dairy Milk chocolate with crunchy mint pieces, is priced at £5 in Tesco and Ocado, £6 in Morrisons, and £5 in Iceland.
Discounts are available with loyalty cards at select retailers.
Rare Walkers crisps flavours back in UK supermarkets
In other news, rare Walkers crisps have 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.
All the festive crisps are wrapped in limited-edition Christmas packaging.
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.”
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