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Weetabix Confirms Alpen Cereal Bars Discontinued After Two Decades

The decision, made in 2024 to streamline operations, leaves fans disappointed as remaining stock clears from UK supermarket shelves.

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Overview

  • Weetabix officially confirmed the discontinuation of its Alpen cereal bar range, including Alpen Light and Alpen Delight, in 2024.
  • The move is part of a corporate strategy to focus on long-term growth by reallocating resources to core products.
  • Shoppers expressed confusion and disappointment on social media after noticing the bars' absence from supermarket shelves earlier this year.
  • Alpen muesli products remain available for purchase, while residual cereal bar stock is being cleared by retailers.
  • The discontinuation reflects broader industry trends of product line rationalization amid evolving consumer preferences and cost pressures.