“That’s Wonderful”: Discontinued Chocolate Makes Surprise Comeback at Checkers Stores, SA Reacts

• Checkers quietly restocked the discontinued Nestlé Caravan chocolate bar after a customer poll revealed which treats South Africans missed most
• The fan-favourite bar resurfaced on shelves for R15.99 alongside Nestlé Tex, confirmed by the Shoprite Group as a special-edition run
• South African viewers flooded the comments with a long list of other beloved chocolates they are desperate to see return

Nestlé's Caravan chocolate bar is back on South African shelves, but only for a limited time. Checkers quietly restocked the iconic treat after a customer poll asked shoppers which discontinued products they missed most. The move caught fans by surprise, with eagle-eyed shoppers spotting the bar selling for R15.99 alongside Nestlé Tex.

Local publication The South African reported on 9 September 2026 that the Shoprite Group confirmed that the return is a special-edition run. The bar had been pulled from shelves years earlier to make way for newer product lines, leaving a loyal fanbase disappointed.

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SA's nostalgia runs deep

The comeback triggered a wave of childhood memories online, with many South Africans using the moment to lobby for other beloved treats to be brought back. The comment sections quickly turned into a wishlist.

Chocolate Log appeared to be the most-requested item, with several shoppers asking for it by name. Fast Forward (FFWD), a candy remembered for its distinctive blue tongue-staining effect and collectable tattoo stickers, also drew strong calls for a return.

Mzansi wants more childhood classics back

For now, shoppers have a rare chance to grab a Caravan bar before the limited run ends. Whether Checkers takes the broader wishlist seriously remains to be seen. South Africans shared their wishlists in the comments:

@Vanessa Adonis said:

"All of them, and where are Tempo and Chocolate Log 😄?"

@Nicolette Nicky Oosthuizen wrote:

"Lol, fast forward was taken off the market because kids were eating them, and I heard they were not meant for kids. 🤣 haaaayyyy little 9-year-old me with my blue tongue having the time of my life 🙌🤣."

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@Imtiaz Sathar added:

"Bring back the original Caravan?"

@Dwein Vermeulen shared:

"FFWD, who remembers the only chocolate in the world with stickers or tattoos, which gave you a blue tongue? Yes, please bring that back if possible."

@Grant Jacobs said:

"That's wonderful. Now they must bring back the price of yesteryear."

@Nancy Ferreira said:

"I want Chocolate Log back big time!"

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Source: Briefly News