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7NEWS
6 days ago
- Business
- 7NEWS
Celebrations chocolate in big return just months after being pulled from Australian shelves
An Australian-favourite chocolate variety box will return to supermarket shelves, just months after it was discontinued. Cost and supply challenges were blamed when it was announced in November that Celebrations would no longer be available in Australia. The decision left social media in shock and customers scrambling to source a box from quickly dwindling supply. But people power is now being credited with the comeback of the Mars-branded confectionary product. 'The consumer response demanding the return of Celebrations last year was incredible so we are thrilled to bring Celebrations back to supermarket shelves around the country,' Mars Wrigley spokesperson Ben Hill said. 'For decades, Celebrations has featured prominently at family gatherings, events and of course, celebrations of all kinds. 'We can't wait for everyone to enjoy them again and for hopefully many years to come.' Prices for the boxes — which include Snickers, Mars, Bounty, Milky Way, Maltesers, Galaxy and Galaxy Caramel — will start at $16. They will be available in Woolworths from next week and Coles will have them in August. The websites for the supermarket giants currently show the products are 'currently unavailable' and 'out of stock'. Kmart already has them available to buy online. Popular food reviewer Russ Eats, who previously ranked Celebrations as the best Christmas chocolate, shared news of the return with his followers. '(The packaging says) 'Australia has spoken' so I'd like to think we (the public) brought them back but I do think there was some problems and they were going to come back anyway,' he said. 'I can confirm (the chocolates) taste the same.' One person described the update as a 'Christmas miracle'. The backflip comes after cost and supply challenges were blamed for the chocolate box being pulled from shelves late last year. 'Our Celebrations products were imported from Europe and, like many Australian businesses importing products from overseas, we're experiencing rising cost pressures and supply challenges,' a Mars spokesperson said at the time. 'Late last year (in 2023), we made the difficult decision to discontinue the Celebrations brand in Australia.' The mixed chocolate boxes have been a popular staple of special occasions since launching in 1997.
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Beloved scrapped treat makes comeback on supermarket shelves
Chocolate lovers rejoice – Celebrations chocolates are making a comeback to Australia months after they was pulled from shelves. The popular box of confectionary was removed across Australian supermarkets in late 2024 after the Mars brand was unable to keep up with the increasing cost pressures and supply chain issues. The departure from Australian shelves sparked controversy online, including from influencer Russ Eats, who expressed his disappointment with the news on social media. Mars is re-releasing its Celebrations chocolates months after pulling them from shelves. Credit: NewsWire On Thursday, the Mars brand confirmed boxes of Celebrations would be making a comeback, with the chocolates returning to shelves from mid-July. Prices will start at $16, with Mars favourites inside, including Snickers, Bounty, MilkyWay, Maltesers and the caramel and milk chocolate variations of Galaxy. Shoppers expressed their disappointed online after Mars made the decision in 2024. NewsWire / Gaye Gerard Credit: News Corp Australia Mars Wrigley managing director Ben Hill said the outrage inspired the brand to bring the beloved assortment back. 'The consumer response demanding the return of Celebrations last year was incredible, so we are thrilled to bring Celebrations back to supermarket shelves around the country,' he said. 'For decades, Celebrations has featured prominently at family gatherings, events and of course, celebrations of all kinds. 'We can't wait for everyone to enjoy them again and for hopefully many years to come.'
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Beloved scrapped treat makes comeback
Chocolate lovers rejoice – Celebrations chocolates are making a comeback to Australia months after they was pulled from shelves. The popular box of confectionary was removed across Australian supermarkets in late 2024 after the Mars brand was unable to keep up with the increasing cost pressures and supply chain issues. The departure from Australian shelves sparked controversy online, including from influencer Russ Eats, who expressed his disappointment with the news on social media. Mars is re-releasing its Celebrations chocolates months after pulling them from shelves. Credit: NewsWire On Thursday, the Mars brand confirmed boxes of Celebrations would be making a comeback, with the chocolates returning to shelves from mid-July. Prices will start at $16, with Mars favourites inside, including Snickers, Bounty, MilkyWay, Maltesers and the caramel and milk chocolate variations of Galaxy. Shoppers expressed their disappointed online after Mars made the decision in 2024. NewsWire / Gaye Gerard Credit: News Corp Australia Mars Wrigley managing director Ben Hill said the outrage inspired the brand to bring the beloved assortment back. 'The consumer response demanding the return of Celebrations last year was incredible, so we are thrilled to bring Celebrations back to supermarket shelves around the country,' he said. 'For decades, Celebrations has featured prominently at family gatherings, events and of course, celebrations of all kinds. 'We can't wait for everyone to enjoy them again and for hopefully many years to come.'
News.com.au
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Celebrations chocolate returns months after being pulled from Australian shelves
Chocolate lovers rejoice – Celebrations chocolates are making a comeback to Australia months after they was pulled from shelves. The popular box of confectionary was removed across Australian supermarkets in late 2024 after the Mars brand was unable to keep up with the increasing cost pressures and supply chain issues. The departure from Australian shelves sparked controversy online, including from influencer Russ Eats, who expressed his disappointment with the news on social media. On Thursday, the Mars brand confirmed boxes of Celebrations would be making a comeback, with the chocolates returning to shelves from mid-July. Prices will start at $16, with Mars favourites inside, including Snickers, Bounty, MilkyWay, Maltesers and the caramel and milk chocolate variations of Galaxy. Mars Wrigley managing director Ben Hill said the outrage inspired the brand to bring the beloved assortment back. 'The consumer response demanding the return of Celebrations last year was incredible, so we are thrilled to bring Celebrations back to supermarket shelves around the country,' he said. 'For decades, Celebrations has featured prominently at family gatherings, events and of course, celebrations of all kinds. 'We can't wait for everyone to enjoy them again and for hopefully many years to come.'
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Popular supermarket item returns to shelves after disappearing in 2024: 'I'm so happy I'm crying'
A popular supermarket item has made a huge comeback after leaving shoppers devastated when it disappeared from shelves in late 2024. Celebrations chocolates have returned to Australia, eight months after being discontinued due to rising importation costs. The much-loved chocolate box included bite-sized fan favourites: Mars Bars, Snickers, Maltesers, Milky Way, Bounty and more. On Thursday, Mars Wrigley confirmed it has brought back the popular box, with fans delighted by the news. 'YES! SOOOOO HAPPY, I'M GOING TO CRY! I needed this,' one fan said. 'OMG finally,' another shared. 'Exciting news! It's great to see celebrations making a comeback,' one revealed. 'About time,' another added. The chocolate box has made its way back onto Australia shores after months of overwhelming demand from customers. 'The consumer response demanding the return of Celebrations last year was incredible, so we are thrilled to bring Celebrations back to supermarket shelves around the country,' Ben Hill, Mars Wrigley Marketing Director, said. 'For decades, Celebrations has featured prominently at family gatherings, events and of course, celebrations of all kinds. We can't wait for everyone to enjoy them again and for hopefully many years to come.' The chocolates will roll out to major retailers from mid-July for $16. Food content creator Russell Stuart, known as Russ Eats on social media, also shared the 'surprising' news about the return of Celebrations. 'I'm going to break the good news, Celebrations are returning,' he said. After taste testing the new chocolate box, Russ confirmed 'they taste the same' as the original. His video has been viewed more than 75,000 times - with many saying they were excited about the news. 'I work at Coles and I can't wait to see these on the shelves. I might even buy a box to share with everyone on Christmas day,' one said. 'Perfect,' another revealed. 'I offer myself as tribute to anyone who needs a recipient for unwanted Bounty bars. God tier chocolate that gets way too much hate,' one suggested. Back in November, the chocolates were removed from shelves due to rising costs. 'Our CELEBRATIONS products were imported from Europe,' a Mars-Wrigley spokesperson told FEMAIL at the time. 'And like many Australian businesses importing products from overseas, we are experiencing rising cost-pressures and supply challenges.'
