'McCain has seen a constant stream of requests from consumers to bring the childhood classic back to Aussie supermarket shelves,' said a spokesperson for the frozen-food company
Five-year-olds around the country, rejoice. Last week, McCain Foods announced it was bowing to customer pressure and Potato Smiles would be making a comeback.
For the uninitiated, McCain's spud smiley is a grinning puck of potato mash which enjoyed popularity in the 1990s. In a"2020 twist", Potato Smiles have been rebranded as EmotiBites to resemble different face emojis. By submitting your email you are agreeing to Fairfax Media's terms and conditions and privacy policy.
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