What happened to Tesco 5 pints dried powdered milk?

BallandChain

For a few months I have been unable to buy Tesco 5 pints skimmed milk powder. I wrote to Tesco who couldn't tell me why it isn't available! It's the only milk powder me and OH like. I've been on their website but it's just not there, but here is a link I found from another post while doing a search so you can see what it looks like:

http://www.tesco.com/superstore/xpi/5/xpi50031405.htm

Tesco couldn't say when it was coming back in but I have a feeling the Light Choices powder may have replaced this one which OH can't stand. Does anyone know if they have stopped doing it completely? I have tried other places and they don't stock it.

kezlou

Hi there,

Tesco's in Middlesbrough still stock it i think. Next time i'm in i'll have a look for you.
Aldi & sainsbugs do a good one though.

HTH

Kez

BallandChain

Which Sainsbury's and Aldis one do you recommend? We have both nearby and I can get some if you let me know the makes. Thank you!

kezlou

Sainsburys old brand basic is quite good, Its semi skimmed but once mixed up lasts a good few days. Aldi only do one brand where i am but ii can't remember the name of it sorry

spike7451

CoOp one is the exact same as Tesco's 5 pints.

BallandChain

Thanks! Co-op is the closest store so I'll go and check. I looked online at Co-op but they didn't list it so here's hoping!

esmf73

I know what you mean. I remember my parents having 5 pints a lot in the cupboard and it saved many a breakfast time for us. I'd love to keep something like that in, but I can never find it. Am off to Aldis to search!

spike7451

BallandChain wrote: »

Thanks! Co-op is the closest store so I'll go and check. I looked online at Co-op but they didn't list it so here's hoping!

EEK! The one I got from the Co was called 'Plus Pints'...my bad!;)

http://www.ocado.com/webshop/product/Plus-Pints-Dried-Skimmed-Milk/14038011

natlie

Its called Alcafe I buy the one in the blue tub and use it like coffee mate in work as people kept stealing my milk from the fridge - its good
Nat
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BallandChain

Update:

As Tesco have not any Five Pints I ordered some Plus Pints from Waitrose and they only had a few left. They have stopped stocking it as has Ocado. I e-mailed Kerry Foods who supply the milk powder and they didn't respond. Tesco and Waitrose say they haven't stopped selling it but they do not know when they will get supplies in! Anybody else having problems? I noticed on Tesco and Waitrose website that the only milk powder being sold is the value stuff or Marvel! I can't even see Tesco Light Choices skimmed milk powder on their website. Hmmm.