

In 1994 Greens purchased Barton Addison, primarily to secure its peanut butter brands, and in 1998 launched a major advertising campaign to promote the brand. In December 1992, Southern Cross collapsed and Lolly Gobble Bliss Bombs were sold to Barton Addison & Sons, a company that marketed peanuts and peanut butter. In 1991 Goodman Fielder sold the brand together with the ETA and Daffodil nuts brands to Southern Cross Foods, a relative newcomer to the snackfood market, for $AUD 10 million. The new company ceased to promote Lolly Gobble Bliss Bombs and let distribution decline. In 1986 Allied Mills amalgamated with the Goodman Group to become Goodman Fielder. In 1980 Marrickville Holdings were purchased by Allied Mills, which continued to advertise the brand despite flagging sales. Lolly Gobble Bliss Bombs were launched by margarine maker Marrickville Holdings in the early 1970s, generating significant sales in the mid and late 1970s. This packaging was varied in the late 1980s. The initial marketing was developed by Frank Margan, the creative director at John Singleton's SPASM agency. Lolly Gobble Bliss Bombs were known for their colourful packaging, which featured surreal psychedelic artwork, reminiscent of Peter Max, Robert Crumb or The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers. Flavours include butterscotch and caramel. The popcorn is coated with toffee and rolled in crushed peanuts.

The concept was first floated in the late 1960s, but the company delayed the product due to uncertainty of the market appeal. Originally released in the 1970s, it is caramelised, ready-to-eat popcorn, similar to the American Cracker Jack. The Tale Wagger Stories team includes two rascally pups, Mosby and Dickens (of course), who work hard to provide a source of daily inspiration and joy.Lolly Gobble Bliss Bombs are an Australian snack food made by the Greens food company.

They reside in Williamsburg, Virginia and enjoy visiting their two adult children, Andrew and Emily (with her new husband, also named Ian, and granddog Bea Arthur). In addition to this new adventure into publishing, Tammy Kersey has worked as a marketing professional for most of her career and holds a degree in History from The College of William and Mary where she met her husband, Ian. Her second book, Golly-Oodle-Lolly!: One Fine Day with a Rascally Pup, is planned to launch on National Puppy Day, March 23, 2022, officially establishing the Rascally Pup Learns and Grows series. Kersey’s first book, What the Dickens?!?!: The Tale of a Rascally Pup, introduces the adventurous character who will continue to develop on the website and in future books, drawing children into the story in imaginative ways that engage and inspire learning. This gift of time led to a new children’s book, What the Dickens?!?!, and the launch of Tale Wagger Stories, the website that she hopes to grow and transform into an online inspirational resource for parents who seek to instill confidence and creativity in their children. But, one day I found myself unemployed and was launched into a period of rediscovery.” I never even imagined writing a children’s story. by Tammy H Kersey, Lindsey C Finch (Illustrator), Molly Hunter Korroch (Editor) Paperback 9.99. My path to creating Tale Wagger Stories was completely unplanned and unexpected. Golly-Oodle-Lolly: One Fine Day with a Rascally Pup 38. “I firmly believe we should always take advantage of the opportunities that life presents.

New author and creator of Tale Wagger Stories, Tammy Kersey says anything can happen if you’re open to it. Change can be scary, especially when it's out of your control.
