Products That Made A Comeback from the Dead


BANGALORE: It is very common for brands to disappear and then make a comeback. Scores of brands like Astro Pops, Tarts n Tinys, Wacky Wafers, and Schlitz are likely to be gone forever. But, a number of companies find that certain dying brands still have some attraction for consumers and can still do a good job in the market. One of the reasons for this, may be the products are of some of great vintage collection and have very high value. Here is a list of products that made a comeback from the dead, as compiled by CNBC.

#1. Candy

Astro Pops were first made in 1963 after two rocket scientists working on the space program in El Segundo, CA, decided to quit their jobs and create the Astro Pop, modeling the pop after a three-stage rocket. They built special equipments to make the cone-wrappers at high-speed by hand. The most iconic candy in the world made a comeback after a long absence since 2004.

Apart from Astro Pops, other comebacks are Tart n Tinys, which debuted at the Sweets and Snacks Expo in June, and Wacky Wafers in July, Hydrox cookies in August.

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