Aussies storm stores for final Fantales

Fantale lovers will have to try harder to secure a packet of their favourite discontinued lollies as they sell out across the country.

Nestle shocked Australians on Tuesday when it announced it would cease production on the crowd favourite lolly in July.

The company cited “declining sales and the need for significant upgrades” at its Melbourne factory as the reason it discontinued the sweets.

Now, fans have a mad scramble ahead of them as they try to stock up on Fantales before stores stop selling them.

Those trying to get their hands on them won’t be able to online at the two major supermarkets, with Coles and Woolworths already sold out of the sweets.

Empty shelves in their stores have also been spotted by those trying to hunt down a packet.

Lolly shop The Sweets Lab in Geelong has sold an extraordinary amount of Fantales since the move was announced.

“Did you know we’ve sold over 20kg of Fantales within the last 24 hours?” owner Maddy Collins said.

“We’re all super sad that they’re being discontinued but we’ve ordered more and hoping to have heaps so everyone can stock up on their favourite chocolate chewy caramel!”

First made in 1930, Fantales have become an iconic treat for many Australians.

“We know our decision to stop making Fantales will be sad news for many people,” Nestle Oceania confectionery general manager Andrew Lawrey said in a statement.

“Many of us grew up with Fantales and have fond memories of them.

“Despite the sense of nostalgia Fantales evoke, unfortunately people simply aren’t buying them as often as they used to.”