Food and drink we wish would make a comeback
Some of our favourites
Last updated 7th Sep 2022
Growing up we all had our favourite food and drink, and whilst many childhood treats still exist, there are some iconic food and drink brands that just don't exist anymore, or aren't available here in the UK.
Remember the likes of Tab Clear, Surge, Trio and Polo Gummies? Here we take a look at some of our favourite sweets, treats and drinks we wish would make a comeback... How many do you remember?
1. Surge
The citrus-flavoured fizzy drink was popular back in the 1990s. It was originally produced as a competitor to Pepsi's Mountain Dew, but stopped production in 2003.
After a fan resurgence on Facebook, the Coca-Cola Company brought it back in 2014, selling out instantly, which lead to its reintroduction in some areas.
2. Trio
Remember this catchy advert for the chocolate/biscuit/toffee bar? The kids' favourite chocolate bar, which was a combination of chocolate, biscuit and toffee was originally introduced in the 1980s, and continued until 2003.
3. Rowntree's Cabana
This short-lived chocolate bar mixed coconut, caramel and cherries, but was very popular in the 80s.
4. Tab Clear
Another drink from the Coca-Cola Company marketed as a way to 'keep tabs' on your weight. It's still available in some countries but not the UK.
5. Terry's Pyramint
This dark chocolate treat was popular in the 1980s. Designed like a pyramid it had a chamber filled with a mint-flavoured fondant. 😋
6. Polo Gummies
These sweets were good, but the adverts were a little creepy, have a watch below and you'll know what we mean!
7. Starburst Joosters
Give it some juice! Starburst Joosters were very popular back in the 90s, but they were discontinued in the UK, and are now only available in the US renamed Starburst Jelly Beans.
8. Maverick
The Maverick chocolate bar was made by Nestlé Rowntree, similar to Cadbury's Fuse bar. The bar was even featured in this League of Gentlemen sketch.
WARNING: mild violence
9. Hi-C
Hi-C was a fruit juice-flavoured drink, created way back in 1947. A rebranded version of the drink was then released to tie-in with the cartoon series The Real Ghostbusters, based on the feature film Ghostbusters, released in 1984.
Now take a look at our top 'skinny' chocolate bars:
Nestlé Kit Kat
Calories in two fingers of Kit Kat (21g): 106kcal
Have a break, have a Kit Kat - a phrase we like to live by.
Cadbury Fudge
Calories in a Fudge bar (25.5g): 98kcal
For just a little taste of the sweet stuff, a finger of Fudge will definitely hit the spot with just 98 calories per bar.
Mars' Milky Way
Calories in a 21.5g bar Milky Way: 97kcal
A lower calorie option than its cousins Mars and Snickers bars, a Milky Way is only 97 calories.
Mars' Bounty
Calories in one Bounty portion (28.5g): 139kcal
Made with real coconut, a Bounty bar is basically one of our five a day, right?
Nestlé Aero
Calories in one Aero bar (27g): 144kcal
Aeros are super satisfying to eat, and thanks to the plentiful 'bubbles' only comes in at 144 calories.
Malteasers
Calories in a pack of Maltesers (37g): 186kcal
Maltesers were the OG light chocolate treat, with just, and we can't quite believe we're saying this, 11 calories per ball. But please, scoff the whole bag.
OR a Maltesers Bunny/Reindeer
Calories in a Maltesers Bunny/Reindeer (29g): 156kcal
Who can forget about the newer addition to the Malteser fam - the delicious seasonal bunnies and reindeers! As well as being one of the best things to ever happen to humble malt, they're only 156 calories each.
Cadbury Buttons
Calories in a pack of Buttons (30g): 160kcal
Make your 160 calorie bag of Cadbury Buttons last by letting the chocolate melt onto your tongue. Mmmm. Or shove them all in at once, whatever feels good.
Cadbury Flake
Calories in a Flake bar (32g): 167kcal
Flaky in the best possible way, a Cadbury flake only has 167 calories.
Cadbury Crunchie
Calories in a Crunchie bar (40g): 186kcal
Closer to the higher end of the spectrum, Cadbury Crunchies are worth all 186 of those sweet, sweet calories.
Cadbury TimeOut Wafer
Calories in a TimeOut Wafer bar (21.2g): 112kcal
All was not lost when the iconic TimeOut bar was discontinued, with its scrumptious wafer-bar replacement amounting to a pleasant 112 calories per snack. As if this perfect tea dipping treat could get any better!
Cadbury Creme Egg
Calories in a Creme Egg (40g): 177kcal
Only on sale between Christmas and Easter (boo!) Cadbury Creme Eggs are a cult fave with only 177 calories.
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