Top 10 Discontinued American Snacks Still Sold Elsewhere

#10: Stride

This gum brand from Mondelez International used to be a staple at supermarkets and convenience stores—a product you’d see alongside the likes of Trident, Orbit, and Extra. But in 2020, the Stride flavor lineup was down to just one: Spearmint. We’re talking about a brand that used to offer a double-digit number of flavors. So it was clear the downfall was happening. And sure enough, in 2024, Stride was discontinued in the United States, Canada, and Europe. However, you can still find this once-popular American gum in Australia and China.

#9: Oh Henry!

This American candy bar, containing peanuts, caramel, and fudge covered in milk chocolate, has a lengthy history. Oh Henry! is thought to have been introduced all the way back in 1920 by Williamson Candy Company in Chicago. It became a mainstay in American candy culture for decades. However, in the late 2010s, shortly before the candy bar’s 100th anniversary—Oh Henry! bars disappeared from US shelves. They’re still sold by the Hershey Company in Canada. They look a bit different and have a different chocolate coating, but they’re still that classic Oh Henry! combination of peanuts, caramel, and chocolate.

#8: Fanta Green Apple

You might first think orange or grape when Fanta comes to mind. But the beverage brand has had plenty of other flavor options over the years, especially if we’re taking into account countries outside the United States. One of those, which was actually once available in the States, is Green Apple. The Coca-Cola Company still makes this soda and sells it in China. And it seems you might be able to get your hands on it in a few other Asian countries as well. The US obviously has plenty of soda options; but the rarity of the green apple flavor does make you wonder if it could make a comeback—maybe even through a Coca-Cola Freestyle machine.

#7: Oreo O’s

Surely plenty of Oreo lovers and sugary cereal lovers miss these things. But you won’t find ‘em on grocery store shelves. Oreo O’s came out in 1997, but a decade later, they were discontinued everywhere except one country: South Korea. Because Korean food manufacturer Dongsuh Foods had joint venture ties to General Foods—later acquired by Kraft Foods—it ended up with licensing rights to both Post Consumer Brands and the Oreo brand. Oreo O’s made a comeback in the US and elsewhere in 2017, only to be discontinued again and replaced with Oreo Puffs several years later. Still, Oreo O’s have remained a steady presence in Korea.

#6: Fruitopia

The ‘90s vibes are in full effect here. Fruitopia, from the Coca-Cola Company’s Minute Maid brand, is a fruit-flavored drink that came out in 1994, but was phased out in the US in 2003. At one time, you could find Fruitopia at supermarkets, convenience stores, vending machines, and soda fountains. The colorful, trippy branding really stood out. Nowadays for Americans, Fruitopia is simply a part of beverage nostalgia; but in Canada and Australia, it’s still available. Another fruity Minute Maid drink that was discontinued in the States but is still purchasable in Canada is Five Alive. But Fruitopia gets the spot on our list, because it’s a bit more culturally iconic.

#5: Ritz Swiss Cheese Crackers

They were popular in the United States back in the ‘80s. But, for quite some time, Nabisco’s Ritz Swiss Cheese Crackers have been nowhere to be found. The crackers with holes in them, resembling swiss cheese, are not totally gone though. In Canada, you can find Ritz Swiss Cheese Crackers with the name Christie in the top left corner of the box. Similarly, Cheese Nips have been discontinued in the States but are still sold in Canada as Ritz Cheese Nibs under the Christie brand. But the Swiss Cheese Crackers get the spot on our list, because those are a more unique snack—less similar than Cheese Nips when comparing them to the timeless Cheez-It.

#4: Pepsi Twist

Lemon can add a tasty extra dimension to a drink. Pepsi Twist is an example of that. This lemon-flavored beverage became available nationwide in the US in 2001, but was discontinued just five years later. And it was not for a lack of marketing efforts. One famous commercial featured Halle Berry. For another, Britney Spears and Austin Powers teamed up. While the soft drink made a limited-time return in the States in 2008, that would be that; and the only sure-fire way for Americans to sip a Pepsi Twist again would be to get one from another country. Luckily, that remains a possibility as it continues to be sold in various European countries.

#3: Cheetos Twisted

Sure, many snackers are content with Cheetos in their original crunchy and puff forms. It’s fair to say there’s no shortage of options. Don’t get it twisted, though—we still can’t forget about Cheetos Twisted. These corkscrew chips made by Frito-Lay brought some flair to the food company’s chip lineup. Unfortunately, you likely won’t find them in their home country of the United States nowadays. With that said, they are still produced across the pond for the UK market, coming in flavors such as Sweet & Spicy, Fiery Jalapeño & Cheese, and Flamin’ Hot.

#2: Doritos 3D

It’s a snack that’s been described as Doritos meeting Bugles. Doritos 3D hit shelves in the United States in 1998. The hollow and crunchy chips came in Jalapeño Cheddar, Nacho Cheese, and Zesty Ranch flavors. Frito-Lay bringing this new conical shape to its Doritos line was sure to draw attention, as it veered from people’s historical perception of the brand. But, to many customers, they were happy about the new product—and subsequently sad when it was discontinued in 2004. Doritos 3D returned in 2020 in two new flavors, but were once again absent from American store shelves just a few years later. However, you can still get your hands on a bag of Doritos 3D in Mexico.

#1: Crispy M&Ms

There are multiple M&M’s fillings out there—but one is dearly missed: the crisped-rice. We’re of course referring to Crispy M&M’s, which first came out in 1999, before being discontinued in the United States in 2005. Crispy M&M’s came back 10 years later to the pleasure of many fans, but were once again discontinued in 2022. It’s a shame because these things were quite the delicious candy and made for some great movie-theater snacks. Luckily for the European and Australian markets, though, Crispy M&M’s did not face the same fate and have instead stuck around.

Which of these items do you miss most or would like to give a try? Let us know in the comments!