"Nestle purchased Carnation Co. in 1985 with a $3 billion deal, meaning production of BonBons fell to Nestle - and it didn't disappoint. With a slight rebrand (from "Bon Bons" to "Nestle BonBons"), Nestle began running its own commercials, including a catchy jingle that teased, "the thing about a BonBon, it's almost always gone-gone." Besides the flavor, these wacky commercials are perhaps what former fans remember the most."
"While you won't find Nestle's BonBons on supermarket shelves anymore, Nestle's newer model (Dibs) are available all over, even at movie theaters. There are also plenty of dupes manufactured by well-known brands, such as Trader Joe's' ice cream Bon Bons or Aldi's chocolate-covered gelato bites. As one fan on Facebook put it, "I wish that Nestle would bring these back, but until then, I will just have to stick with the Dibs.""
BonBons were originally created by Carnation Co. and became known for innuendo-filled commercials showcasing chocolate-covered shells. Nestle acquired Carnation in 1985 for $3 billion and rebranded the product as Nestle BonBons, promoting it with a jingle that teased, “the thing about a BonBon, it's almost always gone-gone.” The product remained popular through the 1980s and 1990s but was eventually discontinued. Nestle now distributes Dibs, a similar ice cream offering sold in supermarkets and theaters. Retail brands such as Trader Joe's and Aldi produce comparable chocolate-covered gelato or ice cream bites that serve as substitutes.
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