There’s a reason Australians haven’t been able to spot Starburst on supermarket shelves, and it could leave a sour taste in the mouths of lollipop lovers.
Key Points:
- Pastry giant Mars Wrigley has discontinued the Starburst brand in Australia
- The move means the brand’s iconic chews, snakes and babies will no longer be available.
- The news came after TikTok creator Nariman Dein uploaded a video expressing his frustration at not being able to find the candies.
Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has confirmed it has discontinued the Starburst brand in Australia.
The move means the brand’s iconic chews, snakes and babies will no longer be stocked across the country.
The news came after TikTok creator Nariman Dein uploaded a video expressing her frustration at not being able to find the candy in Sydney, after searching several supermarkets.
“These were the best and I can’t find them anywhere,” Dein said.
“And I’m having a conspiracy theory: Did they stop selling them and nobody noticed?
“Is it another Mandela effect?”
Mars Wrigley responded to the video, which attracted about 276,000 views, by issuing a statement confirming that the absence of Starburst lines was not a conspiracy.
Dein said he had searched Sydney supermarkets, including Big W and Woolworths. (Tik Tok: Nariman Dein)
“Our Starburst products are imported from Europe and, like many companies importing products from overseas, the brand has been exposed to supply chain difficulties and increasing cost pressures over the past two years,” he said. a company spokesman.
“After reviewing all options, we have taken the difficult decision to discontinue the brand in Australia from June 2022.”
Mars Wrigley is a major American multinational manufacturer of chocolate, chewing gum, mints and fruity candies.