Tag: Discontinued candy

By 2018, the manufacturer of many beloved candies, including Peanut Butter Kisses, had filed for bankruptcy, leading many to believe the nostalgic treats were gone for good. These molasses-and-peanut-butter taffies, with their distinctive orange and black wrappers, have become increasingly scarce, leaving many to wonder about their fate.

In early 2024, the Ferrara Candy Company announced the discontinuation of Fruit Stripe gum after over half a century of production, bringing its distinct rainbow-striped history to a close. Before its final bite, the chewing gum's ingredients created its signature, albeit fleeting, fruity flavor experience.

Certs mints were officially discontinued by Mondelez International in 2018, largely due to an FDA ban on partially hydrogenated oils. However, as of May 2025, the brand has been relaunched under a new partnership with Nature's Stance, meaning you can now get Certs candy again, with an updated, clean-label formula.

Did you know that the American version of the Mars bar was officially discontinued in 2002? For candy lovers left with a nostalgic void, the question of what replaced the Mars bar is more complex than a simple rebrand, hinging on which version of the bar you remember.