Iconic fizzy drink is returning to UK supermarket shelves after being AXED a year ago – but you’ll have to be quick

A PAIR of iconic fizzy drinks are making a comeback six years after being pulled from shelves.

Fans were heartbroken to see the delicious beverage disappear and will be thrilled to see their prayers have finally been answered.

Tango's Cherry Blast and Raspberry Blast will be up for grabs once again during a limited time drop.

The popular duo will only be available to nab for six months starting from April 1.

Chains including Nisa, Spar and Co-op will stock the flavours' 500ml bottles, while two litre packs will be available in Iceland, B&M, Home Bargains and other supermarkets.

the former will set back revellers £2.15 while fans stocking up on the latter will need to fork oout £3.35.

“We’ve heard our fans’ cries and are thrilled to bring back Tango Cherry Blast and Raspberry,” Tango Brand Manager Victoria Burridge said.

COCA-COLA RETURN

It comes aftr shoppers went wild after spotting a Coca-Cola flavour discontinued 17 years ago.

The fizzy drinks giant ceased production of its Coca-Cola Lime drink almost two decades ago, leaving fans devastated.

It featured the classic Coke flavour but was mixed with lime juice, saving customers the hassle of slicing up the fruit to add to their drink.

The beverage was sold in stores from 2005 until 2007 before being axed by the drinks maker.

But now eagle-eyed customers have spotted the iconic drink back on supermarket shelves.

The eight-pack of cans is available to buy from Farmfoods.

The retailer has over 300 sites across the UK and you can find your nearest location by visiting www.farmfoods.co.uk/store-finder.php.

A lime flavour Diet Coke was launched in 2020 and is still available in major supermarkets, but it's the first time a “full fat” version has been spotted back on shelves since it was axed nearly two decades ago.

Coca-Cola Lime is not the only classic drink the brand has brought back recently.

Shoppers were gobsmacked to see Coca-Cola Cinnamon back on shelves in November.

The beverage was first launched in 2019 as a “limited-time offer” for the Christmas period.

RARE FLAVOURS

Coca-Cola also stunned customers when it launched a collab with Oreo.

The unique product combines the flavours of the iconic soft drink with the popular cookie.

It is currently available to buy on Ocado for just 45p.

Earlier in the year, Coca-Cola Lemon also returned for what was believed to be the first time since 2006.

The drink is still available to buy from a range of supermarkets including Tesco and Iceland.

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.