The confectionery giant announced it was changing the names of the classic Red Skins and Chicos lollies earlier this year after public backlash. Red Skins will now be known as Red Ripper while Chicos will become Cheekies. Parent company Nestle announced on Monday the renamed products will begin appearing on shelves early next year. Australia's beloved Red Skins lollies (pictured) have been renamed Red Rippers'Nestle has an unwavering commitment to upholding respect for our friends, neighbours and colleagues,' Nestle confectionery general manager Chris O’Donnell said in a statement. 'We hope Australians will support the evolution of these two much loved lollies – while the names are new, the lollies themselves remain unchanged.

Source: Daily Mail November 16, 2020 01:12 UTC