Sunnyboys may still be around - but not the way you think!
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There’s nothing quite like a cold, refreshing ice block on a hot summer day, right?
While there are heaps of different brands and flavours to choose from but sometimes nothing hits the spot quite like a classic.
Chances are, one of your favourites growing up was the iconic Sunnyboys!
Unfortunately for those who still have fond memories (and cravings) for the sultry summer treat, we bring information that might have you rethinking the ice block.
Russ Eats, a popular food reviewer, recently shared a startling observation when he was featured on Ben Fordham’s show.
You see, he claimed to cite an anonymous source that Sunnyboys are the same thing as Zooper Doopers, only in different packaging!
Sunnyboys and Zooper Doopers are the same, Russ suspects. Credit: Australian Food Timeline
He told Ben: ‘I (directly messaged) them (the manufacturers) on Facebook to ask… but they can't confirm.’
‘They are owned by the same company,’ Rus pointed out.
True enough, Zooper Dooper is among the brands listed on Bega’s website. The company also bought Lion, the former manufacturer of Sunnyboys, in 2020.
Unfazed and determined to prove his point, Russ said jokingly: 'So if you miss Sunnyboys… just get whatever shape that is and dip a Zooper Dooper in… It's the only way we can confirm it.’
In 2016, Sunnyboys were discontinued over low demand, much to the dismay of generations who grew up with it.
They came in four flavours: Orange Explosion, Glug Cola, Razz Raspberry, and Pine Lime Pow.
Meanwhile, Zooper Doopers are a common sight in grocery stores, and come in eight flavours, including fairy floss, cola, lime, orange, pineapple, blackcurrant, and raspberry.
Earlier this year, Russ talked a bit about some awfully missed Aussie snacks and drinks, and he mentioned Sunnyboys. Take a look:
Source: TikTok/@russ.eats
Zooper Doopers aren’t the only thing Russ took aim at though. His second target is another Aussie classic: Tim Tams!
He dropped another bombshell on Ben (and the rest of us) with his claim that Arnott’s hasn’t really been honest when it comes to new flavours of Tim Tams — and that’s him speaking allegedly as a former employee!
Tim Tam manufacturer Arnott’s hasn’t been honest about its ‘new’ flavours, Russ claims. Credit: Arnott’s
‘Just after Christmas, there's usually a new range. So it's four flavours in a specific range. And that changes up every year, then there's usually two to three new flavours in between that until the next range will fall,’ Russ said.
He added: ‘Just like the butterscotch and the Murray Salted River Caramel… they are identical.’
Excuse us while we question everything for a bit… kidding!
Of course, the year is drawing to a close and you might be curious what Russ thinks has been the best collaboration so far food-wise, or at least as far as sweet treats go.
His answer?
KitKat’s Chunky Milo Bar! The product is sold for about $2 a piece, according to KitKat’s website.
‘I don’t think it’s just the best collaboration, I think it’s the best treat of the year,’ he said.
Source: TikTok/@russ.eats
Now, if Russ sounds familiar to you, it’s probably because we’ve featured him every now and then with his reviews.
If you have time, be sure to check out his take on the sad news of Cadbury’s discontinued item, and another review on this drink that Macca’s stopped selling.
And of course, take a trip down memory lane with this list of Aussie snacks we want back, pronto!
So, do you think Sunnyboys and Zooper Doopers taste the same?
Tell us your reactions and comments below!
While there are heaps of different brands and flavours to choose from but sometimes nothing hits the spot quite like a classic.
Chances are, one of your favourites growing up was the iconic Sunnyboys!
Unfortunately for those who still have fond memories (and cravings) for the sultry summer treat, we bring information that might have you rethinking the ice block.
Russ Eats, a popular food reviewer, recently shared a startling observation when he was featured on Ben Fordham’s show.
You see, he claimed to cite an anonymous source that Sunnyboys are the same thing as Zooper Doopers, only in different packaging!
Sunnyboys and Zooper Doopers are the same, Russ suspects. Credit: Australian Food Timeline
He told Ben: ‘I (directly messaged) them (the manufacturers) on Facebook to ask… but they can't confirm.’
‘They are owned by the same company,’ Rus pointed out.
True enough, Zooper Dooper is among the brands listed on Bega’s website. The company also bought Lion, the former manufacturer of Sunnyboys, in 2020.
Unfazed and determined to prove his point, Russ said jokingly: 'So if you miss Sunnyboys… just get whatever shape that is and dip a Zooper Dooper in… It's the only way we can confirm it.’
In 2016, Sunnyboys were discontinued over low demand, much to the dismay of generations who grew up with it.
They came in four flavours: Orange Explosion, Glug Cola, Razz Raspberry, and Pine Lime Pow.
Meanwhile, Zooper Doopers are a common sight in grocery stores, and come in eight flavours, including fairy floss, cola, lime, orange, pineapple, blackcurrant, and raspberry.
Earlier this year, Russ talked a bit about some awfully missed Aussie snacks and drinks, and he mentioned Sunnyboys. Take a look:
Source: TikTok/@russ.eats
Zooper Doopers aren’t the only thing Russ took aim at though. His second target is another Aussie classic: Tim Tams!
He dropped another bombshell on Ben (and the rest of us) with his claim that Arnott’s hasn’t really been honest when it comes to new flavours of Tim Tams — and that’s him speaking allegedly as a former employee!
‘Just after Christmas, there's usually a new range. So it's four flavours in a specific range. And that changes up every year, then there's usually two to three new flavours in between that until the next range will fall,’ Russ said.
‘Sometimes they lie to the consumer and say it's a new flavour when they just rebadged an old one. They could have changed one or two things… but not enough to say it's a new flavour.’He added: ‘Just like the butterscotch and the Murray Salted River Caramel… they are identical.’
Excuse us while we question everything for a bit… kidding!
His answer?
KitKat’s Chunky Milo Bar! The product is sold for about $2 a piece, according to KitKat’s website.
‘I don’t think it’s just the best collaboration, I think it’s the best treat of the year,’ he said.
Source: TikTok/@russ.eats
Now, if Russ sounds familiar to you, it’s probably because we’ve featured him every now and then with his reviews.
If you have time, be sure to check out his take on the sad news of Cadbury’s discontinued item, and another review on this drink that Macca’s stopped selling.
And of course, take a trip down memory lane with this list of Aussie snacks we want back, pronto!
So, do you think Sunnyboys and Zooper Doopers taste the same?
Tell us your reactions and comments below!
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