Bring Back Memories with this Delicious Blast From The Past: Space Food Sticks!
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Ah, the good old days… There really is something special about a little nostalgia that never fails to make us feel a warm, fuzzy feeling inside.
Do you have fond memories of a beloved snack of days past? Growing up, we all had our favourite treats. Some are classics that we’ll always hold dear, while others may have come and gone, but we’ll always remember them fondly.
And when it comes to iconic snacks, it would be hard to go past Nestlé’s Space Food Sticks.
For many Australians, the beloved Space Food Sticks were a highlight of childhood (and adulthood too!).
Interestingly, the treat is still causing intrigue today. Gracing the popular Facebook group 'Old Shops Australia', a user shared about how Space Food Sticks were her favourite snack growing up.
'My favourite snack food. Who remembers Space Food Sticks?' they wrote along with a screenshot of the treat's advertisement.
The post then created a flurry of responses. Some commented how they 'wish they’d bring them back'.
'Yes, wish they would bring them back love love love them' another said.
A third chimed in: 'Loved them, what a mistake they made to stop making them.'
Some users even suggested a petition to bring the treats back to the market. You can read more information and participate in the petition here.
Others took the opportunity to share their favourite flavours of the treat, with one person writing: 'The chocolate flavour was the best.'
'Loved them, especially the caramel,' another said.
One user, in particular, shared a really interesting insight - noting that the product came about not long after the Apollo 11 mission of 1969.
They shared: 'My mum had them when she was young too in the 70s!'
'She was born in 69 not long after the Apollo 11 moon landing which these were “inspired by”. Mum remembers the original Aus White Wings versions.'
Space Food Sticks were first invented in 1968 by the Pillsbury Company and were sold as a 'space age' snack to celebrate the first moon landing.
The original recipe contained a combination of whole wheat flour, whey, soy proteins, skim milk, and vegetable oils, along with smaller amounts of sugar and corn syrup.
It was marketed as a high-energy snack that could withstand temperatures from -45 to 300°F, was easy to eat and was ready to go for astronauts on their missions. The treat came in three different flavours: chocolate, caramel and peanut butter.
It was first made available in Australia by White Wings. However, in 1987, Nestlé acquired the production of Space Food Sticks.
In later years, as competition in the snack food industry increased, it was eventually decided by Nestlé that the Space Food Sticks no longer made financial sense, and they were phased out in 2014.
Not everybody was a fan though, with one user recalling that they used to 'swap [them] with kids at school for something else'.
Another user suggested that a different product tasted just like Space Food Sticks, writing: 'Nutriway chocolate protein bars taste identical to the chocolate ones!'
Sadly, it seems Nestlé has no plans to bring back this classic treat, with many users pointing to issues with production and competition.
One user pointed out: 'Nestlé was bleeding money in the last decade they were sold cause they were constantly on sale.'
'Now they refuse to remake them cause of the high cost of the machinery, ingredients and the current competition in protein-based products as these were early versions of protein bars.'
Another backed the claim, saying: 'Nestlé has deleted them completely and refuses to bring them back because of expense and too much competition.'
There you have it folks! Do you have fond memories of Space Food Sticks? What was your favourite flavour? Also, what snacks do you think are worth reviving? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
Do you have fond memories of a beloved snack of days past? Growing up, we all had our favourite treats. Some are classics that we’ll always hold dear, while others may have come and gone, but we’ll always remember them fondly.
And when it comes to iconic snacks, it would be hard to go past Nestlé’s Space Food Sticks.
For many Australians, the beloved Space Food Sticks were a highlight of childhood (and adulthood too!).
Interestingly, the treat is still causing intrigue today. Gracing the popular Facebook group 'Old Shops Australia', a user shared about how Space Food Sticks were her favourite snack growing up.
'My favourite snack food. Who remembers Space Food Sticks?' they wrote along with a screenshot of the treat's advertisement.
Many people remembered the treat as their go-to snack when they were in school. Credit: Nestle/Facebook.
The post then created a flurry of responses. Some commented how they 'wish they’d bring them back'.
'Yes, wish they would bring them back love love love them' another said.
A third chimed in: 'Loved them, what a mistake they made to stop making them.'
Some users even suggested a petition to bring the treats back to the market. You can read more information and participate in the petition here.
Others took the opportunity to share their favourite flavours of the treat, with one person writing: 'The chocolate flavour was the best.'
'Loved them, especially the caramel,' another said.
One user, in particular, shared a really interesting insight - noting that the product came about not long after the Apollo 11 mission of 1969.
They shared: 'My mum had them when she was young too in the 70s!'
'She was born in 69 not long after the Apollo 11 moon landing which these were “inspired by”. Mum remembers the original Aus White Wings versions.'
Space Food Sticks were first invented in 1968 by the Pillsbury Company and were sold as a 'space age' snack to celebrate the first moon landing.
The original recipe contained a combination of whole wheat flour, whey, soy proteins, skim milk, and vegetable oils, along with smaller amounts of sugar and corn syrup.
It was marketed as a high-energy snack that could withstand temperatures from -45 to 300°F, was easy to eat and was ready to go for astronauts on their missions. The treat came in three different flavours: chocolate, caramel and peanut butter.
It was first made available in Australia by White Wings. However, in 1987, Nestlé acquired the production of Space Food Sticks.
In later years, as competition in the snack food industry increased, it was eventually decided by Nestlé that the Space Food Sticks no longer made financial sense, and they were phased out in 2014.
Not everybody was a fan though, with one user recalling that they used to 'swap [them] with kids at school for something else'.
Another user suggested that a different product tasted just like Space Food Sticks, writing: 'Nutriway chocolate protein bars taste identical to the chocolate ones!'
Some users said that the Nutriway chocolate protein bar tastes similar to the Space Food Sticks. Credit: Amway Australia.
Sadly, it seems Nestlé has no plans to bring back this classic treat, with many users pointing to issues with production and competition.
One user pointed out: 'Nestlé was bleeding money in the last decade they were sold cause they were constantly on sale.'
'Now they refuse to remake them cause of the high cost of the machinery, ingredients and the current competition in protein-based products as these were early versions of protein bars.'
Another backed the claim, saying: 'Nestlé has deleted them completely and refuses to bring them back because of expense and too much competition.'
There you have it folks! Do you have fond memories of Space Food Sticks? What was your favourite flavour? Also, what snacks do you think are worth reviving? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
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