Forget Brexit, we’ve got way more important issues at hand: Nestlé has announced Tooty Frooties are no more.

Those cute, chewy sweets are a nostalgic favourite for many, a packet of sweets you could always rely to be there, taking up space at the local off licence’s dusty confectionery shelves. But now they’re gone, and 2019 will always be remembered as the year that future generations were robbed of their chance to snack on hard-shelled, far too brightly coloured confectionery.

Nestlé broke the news earlier today (22 March) on Twitter, after a Tooty Frootie lover queried why they couldn’t find their favourite sweet in stores.

“Unfortunately, we’ve had to say goodbye to Tooty Frooties, Philip. Our love for Tooty Frooties will always be there but, for now, we have to let it go,” Nestlé replied, breaking millions of hearts in the process.

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