Greggs axes hot cross buns from Easter menu for second year running

5 March 2023, 22:20 | Updated: 5 March 2023, 22:36

Greggs is axing hot cross buns from its Easter menu, the bakery giant has confirmed.

It's the second year running that the iconic seasonal treat won't feature on Greggs shelves in the run-up to the Christian festival.

A Greggs spokesperson said: "While Hot Cross Buns won't be returning to our menu this Easter, keep an eye out for other Easter favourites that will be arriving in our shops soon."

A pack of four used to cost just £1, with Greggs fans making their disappointment clear via Twitter.

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Phil Butler tweeted: "Looks like I'll be spending my hard earned cash elsewhere. Somewhere respects it's customer."

Robert Broad also wrote: "I never go in there but for sure now, I never will."

Another tweeter wrote: "I’m disappointed to report there will be no return of hot cross buns at Greggs for the foreseeable future."

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