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SA reacts to Nesquik being discontinued. Image via Twitter @BrentLindeque

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Quick, quick! South Africans stockpile discontinued Nesquik

South Africans who enjoy Nesquik took to social media this weekend to react to Nestlé discontinuing the flavoured milk drink.

By Rae Seleme
28-08-23 13:12
in Lifestyle
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SA reacts to Nesquik being discontinued. Image via Twitter @BrentLindeque

While some South Africans stockpiled Nesquik this past weekend, others shared their disappointed on social media when Nestlé announced that it will discontinue the flavoured milk drink.

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SOUTH AFRICANS: ‘BUY IT LIKE TOILET PAPER IN 2020’

Nestlé said it will discontinue Nesquik chocolate and strawberry (250g and 500g) flavoured milk drinks from 21 August 2023.

The company also revealed that it will still be producing Milo, Hot Chocolate, and Cocoa production as “these brands have shown remarkable performance and consumer loyalty”.

The statement reads: “These brands have shown remarkable performance and consumer loyalty, making them the focus of Nestlé’s efforts to build a healthier and sustainable business for the future,” it said. 

Nesquik lovers revealed they’re gonna buy their favourite drink like how they bought toilet paper in 2020, during COVID-19. While others revealed that the drink was too pricey and it was time.

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MORE REACTIONS TO NESQUIK BEING DISCONTINUED

@maybemariam: “They’re discontinuing Nesquik. Now what will i drink every night before bed?”

@BrentLindeque: “I gave up dairy 8 years ago so haven’t drank this stuff in forever but hearing the news that #Nesquik is leaving South Africa is giving me the sads.”

@being_nocturnal: “As long as we still have cocoa, we won’t be disappointed. Vele this was just sugar and there’s milo. It can go.”

@caverock99: “Uh, no! Overpriced,yes!”

@dana_plett: “It’s so expensive – no wonder no one buys it anymore”

@MaddyFree1: “Of course demand has decreased. The cost of living has increased to such an extent that even the average joe has to limit what treats they might get.”

@YolandaWalsh: “Stockpile quick, quick, quick!”

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