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Brits fume as Christmas favourite treat is cancelled by Cadbury

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Updated 18:57 28 Nov 2024 GMTPublished 18:56 28 Nov 2024 GMT

Brits fume as Christmas favourite treat is cancelled by Cadbury

If there's something the UK takes seriously, it's our favourite festive snacks

Olivia Burke

Olivia Burke

If you notice that a few Brits don't seem to be in the festive spirit this year, it looks like Cadbury might be to blame.

A host of loyal customers have been left heartbroken after it was revealed that the confectionery company is axing one of its most popular treats.

Yes, there might be plenty of other goodies to enjoy over the Christmas period, but that doesn't make it any easier for fans of Cadbury's 'Festive Friends'.

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The adorable biscuits featured snowmen, reindeer and Santa designs, while the other side of it is covered in a lovely layer of milk chocolate.

It was the perfect little snack to tide you over in between sittings on Christmas Day, or to pig out on while cosily watching festive films with the family.

But much to the disappointment of the majority of the UK, those days are now gone.

Brits are going as far as to accuse Cadbury of completely robbing them of their Christmas cheer - while others say December has been 'ruined'.

The beloved Festive Friends are finito (Cadbury)
The beloved Festive Friends are finito (Cadbury)

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The chocolate giant confirmed the news in a social media post after a string of shoppers noticed that Festive Friends weren't lining the shelves like usual.

"Have Cadbury's stopped selling Festive Friends? Because I haven't seen any anywhere and I'm disappointed," one fan wrote on Twitter.

Rather than letting people do laps of supermarkets in search of the moreish treats, the firm then responded and confirmed they are gone for good.

"Hi there, we can confirm that Festive Friends are being replaced by Festive Animals this Christmas," a Cadbury spokesperson wrote.

"We carefully consider any changes we make to our Christmas line up, and we are sure that you will enjoy this seasonal version of the much-loved Cadbury Animals Biscuits."

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This news didn't go down well online, as a host of people shared their frustrations under the post.

One said: "Excuse me Mr Cadbury where are the Festive Friends gone. Christmas RUINED."

Cadbury's fans have been left gutted about the fate of the Christmas treats (John Phillips/UK Press via Getty Images)
Cadbury's fans have been left gutted about the fate of the Christmas treats (John Phillips/UK Press via Getty Images)

Another fumed: "Just found out that Cadburys has discontinued Festive Friends and I am MAD."

While a third chimed in: "Cadbury discontinuing festive friends? Christmas is cancelled."

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Some have even tried to get a petition going which calls on Cadbury to bring Festive Friends back, which has nearly earned 100 signatures so far.

Chocolate fans could cushion the blow by picking up a pack of Festive Animals instead to satisfy their sweet tooth, although it's clear a lot of people don't think they will be a patch on their predecessor.

Mondelēz International, which owns Cadbury UK, explained the reason behind the switch.

A spokesperson for the company told Metro: "Festive Friends is being replaced by Festive Animals in the Cadbury Christmas portfolio.

"Any changes to our product ranges are carefully considered, and as Festive Animals is a seasonal iteration of the much-loved Cadbury Animals Biscuits, we are excited to add it to the portfolio this year."

Featured Image Credit: John Phillips/UK Press via Getty Images/LEON NEAL/AFP via Getty Images

Topics: UK News, Food And Drink, Christmas

Olivia Burke
Olivia Burke

Olivia is a journalist at LADbible Group with more than five years of experience and has worked for a number of top publishers, including News UK. She also enjoys writing food reviews (as well as the eating part). She is a stereotypical reality TV addict, but still finds time for a serious documentary.

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