Battle of the sweets! Allen's launches two new lolly flavours for 2019 - but only ONE will make it onto shelves after a heated public vote
- Australian confectionery company Allen's has launched two new flavours
- Only one of the flavours - Unicorns or Cola Frogs - will be launched permanently
- Customers have been asked to vote for their favourite flavour online
- A spokesperson told FEMAIL that Cola Frogs are currently in the lead
Iconic Australian confectionery brand Allen's has introduced two brand new lolly flavours for 2019 - but only one will secure a place on shelves permanently.
The company - which is known for selling classics like Freckles, Fantales and Killer Pythons - is holding a so-called 'Loll-ection' where people can vote for their favourite new sweet.
The candidates? Cola Frogs and Unicorns.
The first of the new offerings, Cola Frogs, are just like the Allen's frogs only they are offered in a 'cola' flavour for a modern twist.
Iconic Australian confectionery brand Allen's has introduced two brand new lolly flavours for 2019 - but only one will secure a place on shelves permanently
The Unicorns are described as a 'magical mix of flavour combinations' (apple & blackberry, strawberry & peach and pineapple & pink Grapefruit) and are unlike anything else in the range.
The online vote will close at 1pm on Monday 21 Jan and the winner will be announced on Wednesday 23 Jan.
The winning flavour will then be launched in Woolworths supermarkets across Australia.
'We know that Aussies are extremely passionate when it comes to their lollies and we love giving our fans the chance to influence the next generation of Allen's,' Nestle Head of Marketing Confectionery, Anna Stewart, said.
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The first of the new offerings, Cola Frogs, are just like the Allen's frogs only they are offered in a 'cola' flavour for a modern twist
'Allen's Cola Frogs bring the best of two sweet worlds together, combining the iconic frog shape with the Cola flavour that's been a hit in Retro Party Mix since '07.
'In contrast, Allen's Unicorns are a new breed, totally on trend and bringing a raft of flavours to the table.'
Speaking to FEMAIL, an Allen's spokesperson said just 48 hours into the vote there was already a flavour in the lead.
'The team's been tallying the votes overnight and at the 48 hour mark, to our surprise, Allen's Cola Frogs have taken an early lead – hopping ahead of the new breed of Allen's Unicorns,' she said.
Those who wish to try the lollies before voting can buy a jar on the online store for $30 for a limited time.
The Unicorns are described as a 'magical mix of flavour combinations' (apple & blackberry, strawberry & peach and pineapple & pink Grapefruit) and are unlike anything else in the range
Customers have already engaged in heated debate over the flavours on social media, with Australia divided over which packet should stay.
'Cola frog! But we have no chance, all the stay at home mummies will fight to the death for the unicorns. It was nice to dream of you cola frog,' one wrote.
'Unicorns, they are so magical! Plus we already have cola flavoured lollies,' another argued.
'Can't we just have both? Too hard to decide,' a fan asked.
This is not the first time customers have had a say in new flavours 35,000 fans selecting Blackberry & Cream lollies to be featured in a limited-edition Allen's Fruits & Cream Mix bag in 2018.
In 2017, lolly fanatics voted for Allen's Choc & Cream to go solo in its own bag.
