Albert Cranum News Today

"We love the love for Toobs - nothing beats the real thing," a spokesperson said. "You never know what might be around the corner." Talk about a change of tune. Michael Busch, of Snack Lovers, who distributes Toobs newly identified rival told news.com.au the family owned Australian business was aware of the comparison. "We are aware our BBQ Tubes have been compared to Tasty Toobs and are thrilled that consumers are enjoying them," he said. "We have actually been selling the BBQ Tubes for ...

A man has taken to social media to vent about the “biggest problem” with living in Australia – and it’s something we’re completely behind.

A man has taken to social media to vent about the “biggest problem” with living in Australia – and it’s something we’re completely behind.

For those unfamiliar with the tubular, tomato-flavoured snack, Toobs endured a turbulent existence following their creation by Albert Cranum in 1954. While they hit their peak in the 1970s, the chips - then known, like all icons (Beyonce, Prince, Bono - need we say more) by a single name, Toobs - were killed off by Smiths Snackfoods in 2001. Smiths obviously realised how foolish this was and revived the chips six year later in 2007, under the new name Tasty Toobs. They led a retro snack resu...

A man has taken to social media to vent about the “biggest problem” with living in Australia – and it’s something we’re completely behind.

A man has taken to social media to vent about the “biggest problem” with living in Australia – and it’s something we’re completely behind.