Posted January 10, 2006 That's right, ive just read on BBC news that Golden Wonder has gone into Administration...this could be the end of some of my favourite crisps (potato chips for you yanks) how will i live without Wheat Crunchies?? and what about my favourite scampi and lemon Nik Naks?? Walkers will probably buy them and make them taste different [darth]Noooooooo![/darth] Linky for the story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4595678.stm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 10, 2006 Better stock up then, good job they're on special at costcutter at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 10, 2006 Yeah im definitely gonna stock up on Wheat crunchies... I used to also love those "Golden skins" they did... hmmm i wonder where i can find them? Tomorrow the hunt shall begin. Also did you know Golden Wonder were apparently the first brand to introduce cheese and onion flavoured crisps in 1962. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 10, 2006 Wheat Crunchies!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 10, 2006 NOOOOOOOOO WHEAT CRUNCHIES ARE GONE?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 10, 2006 I used to also love those "Golden skins" they did... hmmm i wonder where i can find them? I love them Skins too, the fully loaded cheese flavour are the best cheese flavour crisps known to man. I'll be stocking up on those too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 10, 2006 I love them Skins too, the fully loaded cheese flavour are the best cheese flavour crisps known to man.I'll be stocking up on those too. Rokhed we must have a Beer and Crisp dinner party sometime soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 10, 2006 :| This is baaaad news. I best stock up too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 10, 2006 with all these people stocking up... but yeah, I had the exact same thought. wheat crunchies are great, what are these skins I hear about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 10, 2006 Well I can't say I've ever really been mad on Golden Wonder crisps. Nik-Naks are just wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 10, 2006 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NIK-NAK-CRISPS_W0QQitemZ5653342570QQcategoryZ88433QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I don't think this guy realises that they're not out of stock yet. But i'm thinkin' eBay is the way of the future when it comes to buying everybody's favourite potato-based snack. Although I wouldn't ever, ever buy off someone who describes Nik-Naks as "they are very nice to eat and popular with younger children". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 10, 2006 Although I no longer eat crisps, Wheat Crunchies were always my favourite. Mmm the spicy tomato flavour...worchester sauce....*sob* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 10, 2006 Rokhed we must have a Beer and Crisp dinner party sometime soon. You're on, I'll bring the crisps and you get the beers in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 10, 2006 No way! those rib 'n' saucy NikNaks are my favourite crisps. I'll have to savour these last 2 packets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 10, 2006 Nik naks are great, though i havn't had them in years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 10, 2006 Also did you know Golden Wonder were apparently the first brand to introduce cheese and onion flavoured crisps in 1962. Thats the biggest load of crap I have ever heard At that time, most crisps were imported from the U.K. and were unflavoured, and lightly salted. Joe felt that there was a market for flavoured crisps and having identified this niche in the market, he decided to set up a crisp factory himself. This led to the development of the first ever Cheese & Onion flavoured crisps and the brand name, that has now become synonymous with crisps, TAYTO. Production of the Cheese & Onion crisp started in a small factory on O'Rahilly's Parade off Moore St., Dublin where the crisps were manufactured by hand using two sets of deep fat fryers! The business stayed in O'Rahilly's Parade until 1956 when the operation was moved to a factory at Rathmines. Once again Irish for the win source Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 10, 2006 i saw this in the paper and was gutted, nik naks, every flavour is nice... nice n spicy, rib n saucy, scampi n lemon , AHHHH so gud Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 10, 2006 Good, I don't like Golden Wonder crisps, third rate rubbish. Walkers ftw! I <3 Discos! Pickled Onion Discos > j00 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 10, 2006 You're on, I'll bring the crisps and you get the beers in. I'll hold you to that oh and Soag i was only reading what the golden wonder website says... 1962 The first ever flavoured crisp – cheese & onion – was launched Source: http://www.goldenwonder.com/about/history.asp In other news i went to Morrisons today and the only Golden Wonder crisps they stock are wheat crunchies multipack of 10.....and it was buy one get one free so i got some Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 10, 2006 I love Nik Naks of all flavours, and all of Wheat Crunchies too.. I can't see Golden Wonder not being bought/saved, but I'll make sure I buy any of their lovely crisps whenever I can.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 10, 2006 oh and Soag i was only reading what the golden wonder website says... Source: http://www.goldenwonder.com/about/history.asp Fair enougth just remember us irish beat you to it, like we do everything, you havnt even discovered potato bread yet which is the food of kings . Anyways back on topic goldenwonder was quite nice, i blame walkers and their monopoly on the crisp market. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 10, 2006 I love purple nik naks and wheat crunchies. I haven't had any in ages, better get some tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 10, 2006 I'll miss them Golden Skins. I was never a big fan of Wheat Crunchies though. As for Nik Naks, I'll miss them too Oh well, just as long as they never take away my Wotsits and my Quavers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 14, 2006 Went out and bought a bag of 15 of each to stash away. The shop I got them from still has plenty, so I'll be going back a few times over the next week or so and getting a couple more loads at least. That should last me for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
