Iconic Australian chocolate discontinued, as Nestlé weighs in another fan favourite

The iconic Australian chocolate Fantales will be discontinued next month due to declining sales.

Nestlé confirmed they would cease producing their once-popular film-themed caramel lollies.

Margaret Stuart, head of Corporate and External Relations at Nestlé Oceania, said the "the time has come" to say goodbye to the beloved treat.

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The need for significant upgrades to the Melbourne confectionery factory along with declining sales led to the decision.

"The way that Australians eat lollies have changed," she told Today.

"And we have run into trouble with old equipment. So the time has come.

"But they've been a fabulous part of Australia for is long time."

Stuart assured Australians another beloved lollie - Minties - isn't going anywhere.

"We have invested in new equipment for Minties. It's made just outside Melbourne," she said, adding they are more popular than Fantales.

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The comments come after Nestlé Oceania Confectionery general manager Andrew Lawrey yesterday said the decision would come as "sad news" for many.

"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," Lawrey said.

"In addition, our Fantales equipment needs significant investment. It's become increasingly difficult to get the parts we need to maintain it, and with declining sales, replacing it isn't viable."

The chocolates were first created in 1930 and became famous for their "fan tales" of actors and musicians on its wrappers.

Staff will be moved to other roles within the factory.

Fantales will now be on sale for as long as stocks last.

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