Snack Warnie saved now divides Australia

Many Aussie treats have disappeared, never to be seen again. Warnie’s campaign to bring back his favourite was successful — but its comeback sparked quite the stir.

Maddison Brennan-Mills

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February 16, 2025 - 6:40AM

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Tasty Toobs – Shane Warne led the charge to bring back Tasty Toobs, and they finally returned in 2021 — but fans say they don’t taste the same. Originally launched in the 1970s, they were discontinued in 2015 before making a short-lived comeback. Picture: Woolworths

1/24Tasty Toobs – Shane Warne led the charge to bring back Tasty Toobs, and they finally returned in 2021 — but fans say they don’t taste the same. Originally launched in the 1970s, they were discontinued in 2015 before making a short-lived comeback. Picture: Woolworths

In-cred-i-bites – These bite-sized snacks were short-lived, disappearing from shelves before many could even try them. Released by Uncle Tobys in the early 2000s, they vanished after a few years.

2/24In-cred-i-bites – These bite-sized snacks were short-lived, disappearing from shelves before many could even try them. Released by Uncle Tobys in the early 2000s, they vanished after a few years.

Space Food Sticks – These chewy, astronaut-inspired bars came in chocolate and caramel flavours but disappeared after decades on Aussie shelves. First sold in the 1960s, they were discontinued in the 2010s after a brief revival.

3/24Space Food Sticks – These chewy, astronaut-inspired bars came in chocolate and caramel flavours but disappeared after decades on Aussie shelves. First sold in the 1960s, they were discontinued in the 2010s after a brief revival.

Fantales – After nearly a century, these caramel classics were axed in 2023 due to declining sales and production challenges. First launched in the 1930s, they were a cinema favourite thanks to their movie trivia wrappers. Picture: Woolworths

4/24Fantales – After nearly a century, these caramel classics were axed in 2023 due to declining sales and production challenges. First launched in the 1930s, they were a cinema favourite thanks to their movie trivia wrappers. Picture: Woolworths

Vegemite Snackabouts – The perfect school lunch snack, these crackers and Vegemite packs were quietly discontinued, leaving fans craving a salty fix. A staple in the ‘90s and early 2000s, they were pulled from shelves without much explanation. Picture: Reddit

5/24Vegemite Snackabouts – The perfect school lunch snack, these crackers and Vegemite packs were quietly discontinued, leaving fans craving a salty fix. A staple in the ‘90s and early 2000s, they were pulled from shelves without much explanation. Picture: Reddit

DunkaRoos – Aussie kids loved dunking these biscuits in sweet icing. First launched in the ‘90s, they were a staple snack before being discontinued around 2005. Picture: Supplied

6/24DunkaRoos – Aussie kids loved dunking these biscuits in sweet icing. First launched in the ‘90s, they were a staple snack before being discontinued around 2005. Picture: Supplied

Toucan – A tropical childhood favourite that melted away in the early 2000s, leaving only nostalgic memories. These fruity ice blocks, shaped like a toucan, were a ‘90s classic before being discontinued. Picture: Reddit

7/24Toucan – A tropical childhood favourite that melted away in the early 2000s, leaving only nostalgic memories. These fruity ice blocks, shaped like a toucan, were a ‘90s classic before being discontinued. Picture: Reddit

Bugz – These insect-shaped icy treats were a hit with kids but disappeared without a trace. Popular in the ‘90s and early 2000s, they quietly faded from supermarket freezers. Picture: Supplied

8/24Bugz – These insect-shaped icy treats were a hit with kids but disappeared without a trace. Popular in the ‘90s and early 2000s, they quietly faded from supermarket freezers. Picture: Supplied

The M&Ms Biscuit and Twix Top bars were cult favourites, but both were quietly pulled from shelves. The Twix Top, a thinner version of the classic bar, was a late ‘90s favourite before disappearing. Picture: Facebook

9/24The M&Ms Biscuit and Twix Top bars were cult favourites, but both were quietly pulled from shelves. The Twix Top, a thinner version of the classic bar, was a late ‘90s favourite before disappearing. Picture: Facebook

Billa Bong – Before Paddle Pops ruled, Billa Bongs were the go-to ice cream stick—until they disappeared. These delicious ice creams were most popular in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Picture: Woolworths

10/24Billa Bong – Before Paddle Pops ruled, Billa Bongs were the go-to ice cream stick—until they disappeared. These delicious ice creams were most popular in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Picture: Woolworths

Sunnyboy – The iconic pyramid-shaped ice blocks were discontinued in 2016 after declining sales melted their future. First introduced in the 1950s, these Aussie summer staples were a summer must-have for decades. Picture: Facebook

11/24Sunnyboy – The iconic pyramid-shaped ice blocks were discontinued in 2016 after declining sales melted their future. First introduced in the 1950s, these Aussie summer staples were a summer must-have for decades. Picture: Facebook

Starburst – Mars Australia pulled Starburst from Aussie shelves in 2022, citing ‘supply chain issues’ — but fans aren’t buying it. The chewy lollies were first introduced to Australia in the ‘90s and remained a favourite until their sudden exit.

12/24Starburst – Mars Australia pulled Starburst from Aussie shelves in 2022, citing ‘supply chain issues’ — but fans aren’t buying it. The chewy lollies were first introduced to Australia in the ‘90s and remained a favourite until their sudden exit.

Calippo Shots – These tiny frozen beads of sugary goodness disappeared, but some fans still hope for a revival. They were a hit in the early 2000s before being discontinued by Streets. Picture: Supplied

13/24Calippo Shots – These tiny frozen beads of sugary goodness disappeared, but some fans still hope for a revival. They were a hit in the early 2000s before being discontinued by Streets. Picture: Supplied

Paddle Pop Frozen Thick Shake – A thick shake spin on the classic Paddle Pop, but it didn’t last long before being shelved. Released in the early 2000s, it didn’t have the staying power of its iconic predecessor. Picture: Reddit

14/24Paddle Pop Frozen Thick Shake – A thick shake spin on the classic Paddle Pop, but it didn’t last long before being shelved. Released in the early 2000s, it didn’t have the staying power of its iconic predecessor. Picture: Reddit

Smarties Pop-Up Ice Cream – A fun twist on Smarties, this push-up ice cream was a ‘90s treat that’s now long gone. Nestlé discontinued it in the early 2000s, much to the disappointment of Aussie kids. Picture: Supplied

15/24Smarties Pop-Up Ice Cream – A fun twist on Smarties, this push-up ice cream was a ‘90s treat that’s now long gone. Nestlé discontinued it in the early 2000s, much to the disappointment of Aussie kids. Picture: Supplied

Bart Push-Ups – These Simpsons-themed frozen treats pushed their way into the ‘90s, only to vanish into nostalgia. The orange-flavoured ice blocks featured Bart Simpson on the packaging and were a school canteen favourite. Picture: Reddit

16/24Bart Push-Ups – These Simpsons-themed frozen treats pushed their way into the ‘90s, only to vanish into nostalgia. The orange-flavoured ice blocks featured Bart Simpson on the packaging and were a school canteen favourite. Picture: Reddit

Arnott’s Jaffa Cake – Chocolate, orange, and cake—what’s not to love? Sadly, they disappeared from Aussie shelves. These spongey treats were around for years before being quietly discontinued. Picture: delicious.

17/24Arnott’s Jaffa Cake – Chocolate, orange, and cake—what’s not to love? Sadly, they disappeared from Aussie shelves. These spongey treats were around for years before being quietly discontinued. Picture: delicious.

18/24Wonka Chocolate Bar – The magic of Willy Wonka didn’t last, with Nestlé axing these golden-ticket treats. They were sold in Australia in the 2000s before disappearing along with the Wonka brand in 2015. Picture: Reddit

Arnott’s Honey Jumbles – These soft, spiced biscuits were a classic, but Arnott’s discontinued them in 2023, breaking hearts everywhere. First made in the 1800s, they remained a beloved snack for over a century. Picture: delicious.

19/24Arnott’s Honey Jumbles – These soft, spiced biscuits were a classic, but Arnott’s discontinued them in 2023, breaking hearts everywhere. First made in the 1800s, they remained a beloved snack for over a century. Picture: delicious.

Arnott's Adora Wafers – Once a popular lunchbox staple, these wafer treats faded into obscurity. They were a childhood favourite from the '80s until 2014. Picture: delicious.

20/24Arnott's Adora Wafers – Once a popular lunchbox staple, these wafer treats faded into obscurity. They were a childhood favourite from the '80s until 2014. Picture: delicious.

Ski Divine and D’lite Drinks – Ski’s fruity yoghurt drinks were a ‘90s sensation, but they vanished without explanation. These flavoured milk drinks were marketed as a healthy snack before disappearing in the 2000s. Picture: Reddit

21/24Ski Divine and D’lite Drinks – Ski’s fruity yoghurt drinks were a ‘90s sensation, but they vanished without explanation. These flavoured milk drinks were marketed as a healthy snack before disappearing in the 2000s. Picture: Reddit

Burger Man – These cult-favourite chips disappeared but made a surprise comeback—only to be discontinued again. First introduced in the ‘90s, they were briefly revived in the 2010s before vanishing for a second time. Picture; Woolworths

22/24Burger Man – These cult-favourite chips disappeared but made a surprise comeback—only to be discontinued again. First introduced in the ‘90s, they were briefly revived in the 2010s before vanishing for a second time. Picture; Woolworths

KFC Krushers – KFC’s icy, chunky Krushers were beloved, but they were taken off the menu, leaving fans begging for their return. Launched in 2009, they were scrapped in the late 2010s, with KFC blaming slow service times. Picture: facebook

23/24KFC Krushers – KFC’s icy, chunky Krushers were beloved, but they were taken off the menu, leaving fans begging for their return. Launched in 2009, they were scrapped in the late 2010s, with KFC blaming slow service times. Picture: facebook

Fruity Bix Bars – A fruity, wheat-based snack bar that was once a lunchbox staple but quietly disappeared. Released in the early 2000s, they were discontinued after a few years. Picture: Reddit

24/24Fruity Bix Bars – A fruity, wheat-based snack bar that was once a lunchbox staple but quietly disappeared. Released in the early 2000s, they were discontinued after a few years. Picture: Reddit

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