Why Did They Stop Making Bonkers Candy?

The manufacturer has discontinued the Bonkers line of candies. High competition in the candy and snack market combined with the increased focus on healthy alternatives may have also furthered the wane of Bonkers popularity .

Do they still make Bonkers candy?

It's been decades since they disappeared from store shelves, but Bonkers! candy is finally back. The chewy candy with the iconic giant-falling-fruit commercials—see below for some Bonkers, they bonk you out! fun times from the 1980s—was discontinued by Nabisco nearly two decades ago.

When was bonkers candy discontinued?

Discontinued in the 1990s, these rectangular candies have a fruity exterior and a tart center. Initial flavors include Grape, Orange, Watermelon, Lemon Lime and Cherry. Bonkers! are vegan and OC Kosher certified.

Sarah Jenkins

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