Altoids Sours are returning after 14 years but under different name

The beloved Altoids Sours make their highly-anticipated return.

Altoids Sours first hit the market in 2001 but were discontinued in 2010 due to low sales. The iconic candy came in multiple flavors including raspberry, citrus, apple, tangerine, and mango.

Though Altoids Sours didn’t thrive for long, fans have tried their hardest to get them back on store shelves by making their demands known online.

Fortunately, fans will soon be able to find and purchase them again. That’s right, Altoids Sours are coming back and customers will be able to purchase them at various retailers nationwide as well as Cracker Barrel’s Old Country Store.

Cracker Barrel is a popular southern-food restaurant with over 600 locations across America. Each eatery has a store attached to it where patrons can buy nostalgic accessories and candies.

The one thing to look out for? The candy will be going by a new name, ‘Retro Sours,’ and will be manufactured by Iconic Candy.

The flavors that can be expected to be sold are mango, tangerine, and citrus.

Fans of the beloved candy were more than ecstatic to hear the news about the Retro Sours. Many commented on an announcement shared on Instagram, saying they’ve been “dying” to taste the sour candy ever since Altoids Sours were discounted.

“I never thought I’d live to see the day!” exclaimed one. “This is so awesome. I can’t wait until they’re back,” added another.

One fan also noted their “childhood memories” were “unlocked” after seeing the viral IG post. Another even went as far as saying, “life’s worth living again.”

While there is no exact date for the official drop of Retro Sours both in-stores and at Cracker Barrel, it’s clear that its return will be well worth the wait for many who have missed the treat.

McDonald’s is also offering a sense of nostalgia for customers, as their snack wraps are expected to return in 2025. After being discontinued in 2016, fans of the food item were torn. However, most are thrilled to know that the tasty snack will return soon.