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Nestle Renames Two Candies After Summer Of Rebranding Claims Aunt Jemima, Uncle Ben, Others

Ashe Schow
Nestle Renames Two Candies After Summer Of Rebranding Claims Aunt Jemima, Uncle Ben, Others
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Nestle is following up on its commitment in June to rename candies the company said evoked “stereotypes or insensitive cultural depictions.”

Fox News reported that two candies, Red Skins and Chicos, will be renamed to Red Ripper and Cheekies, respectively. The candies are sold in Australia under the Allen’s brand, which is owned by Nestle.

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