There's a reason Australians haven't been able to spot Starburst lollies on supermarket shelves and it might leave a bitter taste in lolly lovers' mouths.
There's a reason Australians haven't been able to spot Starburst on supermarket shelves and it might leave a bitter taste in lolly lovers' mouths.The move means the brand's iconic chews, snakes and babies will no longer be stocked
The news came after TikTok creator Nariman Dein uploaded a video expressing her frustration at being unable to find the lolliesThe 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 frustrations at being unable to find the lollies in Sydney, having scoured several supermarkets."And I'm having some conspiracy theory — did they just stop selling them and no-one noticed?Mars Wrigley responded to the video, which attracted about 276,000 views, by releasing a statement confirming the absence of Starburst lines wasn't a conspiracy.
"After reviewing all options, we've made 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 sweets.
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