Jaffa lovers disappointed by discontinuation
Jaffa fans are coming to grips with the news the orange-coated chocolate treat will soon be no more. Confectionery company RJs has this week confirmed it stopped making the long-time Kiwi favourite earlier this year, and they'll soon vanish from shop shelves. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham visited the home of the Jaffa, the RJs outlet store and factory in Levin, to ask sweet-toothed visitors stocking up on packets of the sweeties how they feel about the end of the Jaffa.
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