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Following four months of repairs to a flood-hit factory McVitie’s Ginger Nuts are back on shelves.

The beloved biscuits had been out of production when the United Biscuits factory in Cumbria was flooded, but have now joined the McVitie’s Gold variety line in returning to retail.

Desolate biscuit lovers had written in their droves to United Biscuits expressing their anguish, but will be able to celebrate the return of the Ginger Nuts with a whole selection box worth of goodies.

Household favourites including custard creams, bourbons, and the Jacob’s and Crawford’s brands will soon be joining ginger nuts on supermarket shelves.

Meanwhile, news is expected soon of Carr’s Table Water Biscuits, whose unique oven was wrecked by the floods.

Production at the factory was halted on December 5, owing to substantial flood damage to the electrical equipment and ovens.

After being submerged in 39.2 million litres of water, 540 tonnes of debris were cleared from the factory to allow for normal production to commence.

(Image: Stuart Walker Photography 2016)

Mark Taylor, manufacturing director at United Biscuits said: “It’s four months almost to the day since the flooding and we’re delighted that loyal consumers and fans of our products will be able to enjoy their favourite biscuits again, including our famous McVitie’s Ginger Nuts.

“We know how popular our brands are and how disappointing it has been waiting their return; we appreciate everyone’s patience in bearing with us.

“Over the past four months we’ve come together to get the factory back up and running as quickly as possible.

“Full production has now resumed. We couldn’t be happier or more thankful to everyone that has helped and supported us in getting the factory back up and running.”