Aussies lose their minds at major Coles news: 'I've been waiting for this my whole life'
Australian shoppers are going wild after a series of cryptic online hints all but confirmed that one of Britain's most beloved sweets will finally hit local supermarket shelves in November.For years, desperate fans have relied on overpriced imports, international relatives, or limited-edition dupes that sell out in hours.But now, the real deal Percy Pigs are finally making their Aussie debut. 'The rumours are true,' a spokesperson for Coles exclusively told Daily Mail. 'The iconic the Percy Pig and Colin the Caterpillar are coming to Australia for the very first time.'Shoppers first took note on November 13, when the official Percy Pig Instagram account posted a mysterious update, teasing that Percy and Colin (the Caterpillar) were about to set off on a new adventure Down Under.'It's somewhere I've been dreaming about, and we've finally packed our bags! Get ready to stock up on your favourite Percy and Colin sweets!' the post read, sending British expats and lolly lovers into meltdown.Moments later, the online chatter exploded when popular viral food blogger Nectro Vlangos dropped a bombshell on Facebook, all but confirming the launch. Australian shoppers are going wild after a series of cryptic online hints all but confirmed that one of Britain's most beloved sweets -Percy Pigs - will finally hit local supermarket shelves in November Shoppers first took note on November 13, when the official Percy Pig Instagram account posted a mysterious update, teasing that Percy and Colin (the Caterpillar) were about to set off on a new adventure Down Under. They are rumoured to launch in Coles supermarkets on November 19th for $6 each'PSA to all my British fam - Colin the Caterpillar and Percy Pig snacks are coming to Coles November 19th - $6 each,' he wrote.Within minutes, shoppers flooded social media with emotional reactions, collectively thrilled that the tasty lollies might, at last, be available in Australia.'This is the best news ever!' an enthusiastic fan commented.'Percy do not play with me right now, this is life changing,' another added.'Not me literally just getting my mum to send a suitcase of Percy Pigs over and THEN I see this!?' wrote another.Others were already dreaming even bigger, with one hopeful shopper declaring that they hoped the entire Mark's & Spencer sweet range make the move to Australia.'Yeah, Percy Pigs at last!' was a common thread.Marks & Spencer's Percy Pigs have long been considered the holy grail of UK confectionery soft, fruity, chewy, and impossible to find in Australia without spending a fortune. Marks & Spencer's Percy Pigs have long been considered the holy grail of UK confectionery soft, fruity, chewy, and impossible to find in Australia without spending a fortune 'This is the best news ever!' echoed enthusiastic fans online Until now, Aussie fans have relied on ‘dupe’ versions like Aldi’s pig-shaped Katja gummies ($7.99), which sparked supermarket stampedes and sold out within hours First launched in 1992, Percy Pig sweets are adored across generations for chewy, vegan gums made with real fruit juice and no, artificial ingredients or flavourings.Until now, fans have been forced to settle for 'dupe' versions, including Aldi's wildly popular Katja Biggetjes & Kokindjes gummies, which triggered supermarket stampedes when they hit shelves for a second time in July this year.The pig-shaped treats were dubbed the closest thing Aussies could get to the real deal and consistently sold out in hours.'Last year I bought six or so packets to last the year,' one loyal shopper previously admitted.'I always stock up with several bags then get sad when I eat them all like the pig I am and wish I got more,' another joked.The iconic British lolly will now be joined with a line-up of other Percy Pig & Colin the Caterpillar favourites with customers able to shop the much-loved and M&S Percy Pig Fruit Gums, and M&S Colin the Caterpillar Fruit Sours, alongside a sweet line up of other Percy and Colin favourites.'Yay! Waiting for Colin the caterpillar cakes now,' commented another.One can dream.
