Lolly lovers have been left outraged after Allen’s confirmed a major change to some of the nation’s favourite sweet treats.
The confectionary company confirmed it would halt production of individual bags of Red Ripperz, Milkos and Sherbies – meaning shoppers could no longer enjoy those lollies how they used to.
Customers were not impressed with Allen’s announcement.
“HAVE YOU LOST YOUR FRICKEN MIND?! First you take away Cobbers, then Bananas then Fantails & now Red Ripperz, Milkos and Sherbies,” one social media user said.
“WHY are you taking away all the good stuff???!!! How about getting rid of your horrible jelly beans and other crap that doesn’t sell? What on earth is wrong with you people? I’m just mind blown to say the least.”
Another said: “There soon will be no Allen’s lollies left, only rubbish other brands.”
“When are the Red Ripperz coming back in individual packs please,” one asked.
Nestle, who owns Allen’s, has responded to the concerns, clarifying the halt in production was only temporary.
“We can confirm that individual bags of Allen’s Sherbies, Red Ripperz Sticks, and Milkos have not been discontinued but are temporarily paused as we finalise our new production facility at our Allen’s factory in Broadford, Victoria,” a spokesperson told news.com.au.
“We’re working hard to bring these back to shelves in their own bags as soon as possible, but the good news is that lolly lovers can still find Sherbies, Red Ripperz, and Milko chews in bags of Allen’s Chew Mix.
“We’ll be sure to keep fans updated on our Allen’s Facebook page about when individual bags are set to make a return.”
It comes after another fan favourite disappeared from the shelves, after Allen’s announced in June that Fantales would be discontinued after nearly a century.
The decision was prompted by declining sales of the chocolate-covered caramels – famed for the movie star stories printed on the wrappers – and the need for significant and expensive upgrades in order to make the sweet at Nestle’s Melbourne confectionary factory.
While some shoppers’ favourite lollies are temporarily on hold in individual packs, the brand is still releasing new lollies.
Allen’s announced on Tuesday it would be releasing Party Dawgs, which are dog-shaped lollies in fruity flavours, exclusively to Coles.