Grocery store buyers have been left reeling from information that an iconic Australian lolly has been quietly discontinued in shops throughout the nation.
It’s been revealed that Juicy Fruit chewing gum – which has been on sale in Australia for 131 years – has been faraway from sale.
In claims aired on 2GB’s Ben Fordham program, it was revealed that Juicy Fruit is present process a serious overhaul and won’t seem in shops till later within the yr, and in a completely new format.
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An insider who works on the manufacturing facility which produces Juicy Fruit instructed Fordham the unique recipe has now been discontinued and, when the chewing gum returns in mid-2024, it will likely be sugar-free and can not have its well-known arduous shell.
A spokesman for Mars Wrigley confirmed that there are modifications forward for Juicy Fruit.
“We’re at the moment engaged on an thrilling new growth for this vary that will probably be out there to Australian shoppers from June this yr,” the spokesperson instructed 2GB.
“Whereas we’re engaged on this growth, there could also be inventory shortages skilled in some areas of the nation and we sincerely apologise to shoppers for any inconvenience prompted.”
7NEWS.com.au has approached Mars Wrigley for additional remark.
TikTok star RussEats instructed the radio station that it was a tragic day for a lot of Australians who grew up with Juicy Fruit.
“To place it in perspective, people received Juicy Fruit earlier than the radio within the Ford automotive,” he mentioned.
He added: “The factor is, the people who need that authentic Juicy Fruit, they don’t need it sugar-free. Die-hard Juicy Fruiters don’t need sugar-free, that’s my opinion.”