36 Discontinued Candies And Gum We'll Probably Never See Again
Who among us hasn't walked down the candy aisle and wished for the return of a beloved childhood treat? The sad reality is that for every Reese's or Snickers that becomes an icon, there are dozens of fascinating, bizarre, and delicious candies and gum that vanish forever. They are the fallen heroes of the sugar world, victims of low sales, changing tastes, or sometimes, just plain weirdness.
We took a dive into the archives of forgotten favorites to explore 36 of these discontinued delights. Prepare for a serious wave of nostalgia as we remember some of the strangest and most missed sweets of all time.
The Most Bizarre Arrivals
Some candies were destined for a short shelf life simply because their concepts were so outlandish—or ran into trouble:
Chicken Dinner: Debuting in the 1920s, this candy bar was a pure marketing ploy. Despite the name, it contained zero chicken. It was actually a chocolate-coated nougat and nuts bar, designed to sound like a better-for-you meal rather than a sugary treat. It was discontinued in the 1960s.
Kinder Surprise: An international favorite, the iconic chocolate egg with a toy inside was famously banned in the United States due to an FDA rule prohibiting non-food items embedded in confections. While Kinder has found ways to sell related products stateside, the original "Surprise" egg is one we’ll likely never legally see on US shelves.
Garbage Can-dy: Epitomizing the strange novelty snacks of the 1980s, this candy came in a tiny, garbage can-shaped container and held small, multi-colored pieces molded to look like fish bones, bottles, and other "trash."
The Fan Favorites That Failed
For many fans, the sting of discontinuation is strongest when a truly great product disappears. These were smash hits that, for one reason or another, couldn't survive:
Butterfinger BB's: Popular throughout the '90s and early 2000s, these were small, spherical versions of the classic Butterfinger bar, making them easy to pop into your mouth—a movie theater staple that was sadly pulled from shelves around 2006.
Ouch! Bubble Gum: The packaging was the main attraction here. This generic, fruit-flavored bubble gum was sold in a tin shaped like a band-aid box, with the gum strips resembling colorful bandages. It was a nostalgic icon of the '90s that was retired in 2009.
Reese's Peanut Butter & Banana Creme Cups: A limited-edition flavor released in 2007 to honor Elvis Presley's favorite sandwich, the King's inspired cup was a huge, albeit temporary, success that fans still petition to bring back.
Experiments by the Candy Giants
Even the biggest names in candy have had major flops and questionable decisions:
Altoids Sours: From 2004 to 2010, the company known for its "curiously strong mints" experimented with tart, fruit-flavored sours in their signature tins. They developed a loyal following but were eventually discontinued due to low sales.
Hershey's Swoops: A truly odd mashup, these were curved, potato-chip-like slices of chocolate launched in 2003, packaged in Pringles-style canisters. The novelty quickly wore off, and they were discontinued just a few years later.
Wonka Bar: The famous chocolate bar that promised a golden ticket in the fictional world of Willy Wonka was a real-life product for decades. However, after The Willy Wonka Candy Company was acquired by Nestlé, the Wonka Bar itself was eventually discontinued, leaving it a memory seen mostly in the movies.
The next time you’re enjoying your favorite treat, remember these 36 discontinued candies and gum. They are a sugary reminder that in the competitive world of confections, nothing lasts forever.
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