A Sweet Journey Through Time: The Lost Treasures of the Candy Aisle
As we stroll down the memory lane of confectioneries, it's not just the flavors and textures of candies that captivate us, but also the stories they tell and the eras they represent. From the roaring '20s to the transformative 2020s, the candy industry has seen an astonishing array of treats come and go, each leaving its unique mark on the taste buds and hearts of generations. This blog post is a nostalgic odyssey, uncovering the "Lost Treasures of the Candy Aisle" — a comprehensive list of those beloved candies that graced our shelves from the 1920s to 2020, only to be discontinued, leaving us longing for just one more taste. Join us as we revisit these forgotten gems of the candy world, each with its own story of sweet splendor and wistful goodbye.
(we'll add to the list as we find more)
1920s
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Chicken Dinner Candy Bar: A chocolate-covered nut roll with a misleading name.
1930s
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Denver Sandwich Bar: A combination of chocolate and marshmallow.
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Milkshake Bar: Gained popularity in this decade, originally from the 1920s.
1940s
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Forever Yours Bar: Later became Milky Way Dark.
1950s
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Fudge Town Cookies: A fudge-filled cookie, popular in this era.
1960s
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Seven Up Bar: Known for its seven different flavored sections.
1970s
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Reggie! Bar: Named after baseball player Reggie Jackson.
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Summit Cookie Bar: Wafers and peanuts covered in chocolate.
1980s
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Marathon Bar: A braided caramel and chocolate bar.
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Starbar: A peanut and caramel bar popular in the UK.
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Pyramint: A pyramid-shaped chocolate truffle filled with mint.
1990s
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Hershey's S'Mores: Inspired by the campfire treat.
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Butterfinger BB's: Bite-sized Butterfinger balls.
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P.B. Crisps: A peanut butter-filled snack by Planters.
2000s
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Altoids Sours: Discontinued in the late 2000s.
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Wonder Ball: A chocolate ball with candy inside, discontinued for safety reasons.
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Tangy Taffy: A stretchy, fruit-flavored taffy.
2010s
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Pepsi Blue: A uniquely colored and flavored soda.
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Oompas: Fruit-flavored candies by Wonka.
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Swoops: Chocolate slices shaped like Pringles.
2020s
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Chocolate Yowie: Similar to Kinder Surprise, discontinued early in the decade.
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Bonkers! Fruit Chews: Known for their unique commercials and fruit flavors.
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Squirrel Nut Zippers: Known for their nostalgic appeal, similar to Mary Jane.
