Grocery store consumers have been left baffled by the information that an iconic Australian lolly has been quietly discontinued in shops throughout the nation.
It has been revealed that Juicy Fruit chewing gum, which has been on sale in Australia for 131 years, has been withdrawn from sale.
In claims aired on 2GB's Ben Fordham Present, it was revealed that Juicy Fruit is present process a significant overhaul and gained't seem in shops till the tip of the yr – and in a totally new format.
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A supply who works on the manufacturing unit that produces Juicy Fruit instructed Fordham that the unique recipe has been discontinued and, when the gum returns in mid-2024, it is going to be sugar-free and can not have its well-known arduous shell.
A Mars Wrigley spokesperson confirmed that modifications are coming for Juicy Fruit.
“We’re at the moment engaged on an thrilling new improvement for this vary which shall be obtainable to Australian customers from June this yr,” the spokesperson instructed 2GB.
“Whereas we work on this improvement, inventory shortages might happen in some areas of the nation and we sincerely apologize to customers for any inconvenience brought on.”
7NEWS.com.au has contacted Mars Wrigley for additional remark.
TikTok star RussEats instructed the radio station 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.
And he added: “The factor is that individuals who need that authentic Juicy Fruit don't need it with out sugar. “Juicy Fruiters followers don’t need sugar-free merchandise, that’s my opinion.”