Astros (chocolate)

Astros were first launched in 1997 by Cadbury in the United Kingdom, Canada, USA as well as in South Africa as a rival to Nestlé Smarties. [ [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_19970807/ai_n14123225 Independent, The (London), Aug 7, 1997 by Nigel Cope] ] The confectionery can be described as a candy coated chocolate with a biscuit centre. They have since been discontinued in the UK, but are still sold in South Africa. In Australia they were marketed as Lunas.

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* [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_19970807/ai_n14123225| Independent, The (London), Aug 7, 1997 by Nigel Cope]
* [http://www.cadburyschweppes.com/EN/Brands/FindBrand/findabrand_results.htm?brand=5&country=South%20Africa| Cadbury-Schweppes Find a Brand]